March 11, 2025
Approaching therapy mindfully and actively allows for the greatest benefit. Being in therapy has been found to be effective, but the process involves active participation.
Read More: Being in Therapy: It Works and It’s WorkFebruary 22, 2025
Winter blues can be difficult for many people, but there are ways to help yourself or others in your family manage mood. Read a metaphor blog article by one of our Silber psychologists to learn some tips for coping
Read More: Do You Hate ‘Sadderdays’? Coping With Winter BluesFebruary 6, 2025
When people we care about get angry, reactive, or generally dysregulated, we can feel confused, defensive, and irritated. Their out-of-proportion volatility may have been triggered by something small that happened or it may come seemingly out of nowhere, but the reaction is big. And this can be exasperating.
Read More: How to Cope When Dysregulated Loved Ones Drive You CrazyJanuary 14, 2025
Discover how making small, intentional changes can lead to lasting habit formation and a more emotionally intelligent family dynamic.
Read More: Smaller Is Often Better for Habit ChangeApril 29, 2021
Parents want their children to be motivated to learn and succeed but often complain, “My child is so unmotivated!” As a child and family therapist, I know that when I hear this concern it means we have to dig a little deeper.
Read More: The 3 (not-so-easy) Steps for Increasing Motivation in Your ChildJanuary 21, 2021
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Cary Living Magazine and voters for selecting Silber Psychological Services as one of the “Best Psychologists” in Wake County. On behalf of all of our therapists and staff, thank you!
Read More: 2021 Diamond Awards The Best of Western WakeJanuary 17, 2021
Dr. Sandra Wartski, Psy.D. recently presented a talk on Screen Time Sensibility finding the right balance that works for you and your family. The talk can be found
Read More: Kids and Screen TimeAugust 11, 2020
As a family psychologist, Dr. Sandra Wartski often stresses to parents the importance of teaching kids emotional intelligence at a young age. Research has shown that this skill set can be a strong predictor of success in relationships, health and quality of life. One study even found that children with high emotional intelligence earn better grades, stay in school longer and make healthier choices overall.
Read More: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
