Silber Psychological Services, P.A.

06/01/2026

How we think about and approach life situations matters, and people often differ in terms of their levels of optimistic or pessimistic thinking. Pessimistic thinking often involves 3 P's: personalization, assumption of persistence, and pervasive negativity.

One of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, dives into this topic in her article:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-metaphors/202404/addressing-the-3-ps-of-pessimism

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, a time of remembering military personnel who died while serving, an article about trauma treatment is shared. Some of the earliest research and understanding of trauma treatment actually dates back to World War I when many of the veterans coming home were found to be struggling with psychological symptoms.

One of our Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, wrote about the topic of trauma treatment, this topic, utilizing metaphors that might assist in some perspective shift about trauma treatment.
Link here for more information:

Engaging in trauma treatment can involve tremendous work. Several metaphors are presented for consideration in the journey of healing.

05/11/2026

If you want to learn more about the power of focusing on the joyful, consider attending one of the FREE showings of Every Brilliant Thing being put on by Playmakers Repertory Company over the next two weeks in various Triangle locations. This is appropriate for a more mature audience as covers topics of depression and su***de but also highlights the power of gratitude and positivity:

https://playmakersrep.org/show/playmakers-mobile-every-brilliant-thing/

Post-show discussions are planned after the most of the showings, including 2 dates where one of our own Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, will be facilitating: 5/12.

May 5-22, 2026 This immersive experience blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell one individual’s story of growing up in the shadow of their mother’s struggle with suicidal depression while learning to grapple with their own journey and life experiences.

05/05/2026

'Tis the season when bodies come more under fire. One of our Silber clinicians, Dr. Sandra Wartski, explored this in a recent Psychology Today Mindful Metaphors blog article in a slightly different way. The article is entitled: Best Way to Have a Beach Body? 1. Have a Body. 2. Go to the Beach

Negative body image is common and is especially intensified at certain times of the year, but more self-acceptance and living in the now is often the best way to approach it.

04/26/2026

One of our Silber psychologists, Dr. Sandra Wartski, shares her strategies on 5 Daily Choices for Happiness and Longevity in this brief video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU61I190yys

2 likes. "5 Daily Choices That Add Years to Your Life"

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.