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04/14/2026

In times of distress, dysregulation, and disaster, resilience is an essential skill. Resilience strategies can bolster our inherent “bounce back” capability. A SURF acronym is offered as a framework by one of our Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, highlighting four primary areas for better managing distress.
A blog article summarizes this: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-metaphors/202502/thriving-through-adversity-tap-into-resilience
A recorded lecture on this topic is available on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-EuhcGh-RU

1 like. "Ask the Psychologist with Dr. Sandra Wartski: Resilience in Action: Thriving Through Adversity"

04/13/2026

We are excited to announce a new addition to our Silber team, Dr. Maya Hardrick!

04/02/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month. Neurodiversity means recognizing that individuals with autism experience the world in unique ways, and those perspectives are valuable. Let’s focus on building a more inclusive community.
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03/24/2026

One of our Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, recently wrote a blog article on Psychology Today about The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Mental Health. There are clearly benefits and risks to the weaving in of more AI in our society; read more here:

The rise of artificial intelligence comes with risks and benefits for our mental health, requiring a thoughtful, mindful way forward.

03/17/2026

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, one of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, was pondering about luck in a blog article posted on Psychology Today. Click here to read more:

Rather than over-relying on "luck" and happenstance, choosing to take decisive action in directing our lives is what will ultimately assist in success.

03/13/2026

Don't forget to check out, Dr. Wartski's, free workshop today at noon on Resilience in Action!!! You don't want to miss it.

On Friday, March 13th at 12 Noon, one of Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, will be providing a free and virtual lecture entitled, Resilience in Action: Thriving Through Adversity. Resilience is our capacity to navigate adversity and recover. Psychological science shows that this ability can be strengthened. This public education workshop offers practical, research-informed strategies to help build resilience in the face of everyday challenges. Attendance is free, but you must register here to receive the Zoom link: https://www.ncpsychology.org/ask-psychologist

02/23/2026

On Friday, March 13th at 12 Noon, one of Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, will be providing a free and virtual lecture entitled, Resilience in Action: Thriving Through Adversity. Resilience is our capacity to navigate adversity and recover. Psychological science shows that this ability can be strengthened. This public education workshop offers practical, research-informed strategies to help build resilience in the face of everyday challenges. Attendance is free, but you must register here to receive the Zoom link: https://www.ncpsychology.org/ask-psychologist

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day,everyone! While we often think of loving another on this day, one of our psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, has an article promoting the positive effects of self-love.

There are daily, loving choices we can make that tap into the power of neuroscience to bring more happiness into our life.

02/12/2026

One of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, is talking about ways to raise children who feel loved and supported. Check it out!!

Psychologist Dr. Sandra Wartski reviews 5 of her favorite strategies about helping raise children who feel loved and connected.

02/02/2026

Dishonesty is a complicated behavior, starting in early developmental stages and occurring at various points in life for some people for a number of reasons. Using metaphors, one of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, offers up more information about some of the patterns, potential impediments and ways of approaching the truth that ultimately provides more freedom. Link below for full article:

Understanding more about lying and the advantages of truth-telling can assist us and our relationships.

01/14/2026

Adults have lots to teach their children, but sometimes children may have things to teach adults as well. Link to the attached article by one of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, to read more:

A 5th grader's schedule allows metaphorical application of three important life skills: lean into learning, include times for social eating, and play outdoors.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, many people look toward new goals and new ideas; however, one of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, does not recommend focusing on the all-too-common new body goal but instead perhaps a new relationship with the body:

Negative body image gets in the way of living with full freedom and happiness. The BODY framework cultivates compassion over criticism.