Grounding skills are often recommended in therapy, social media posts, and mental health conversations—but many people quietly wonder: Am I actually grounding, or am I just avoiding my feelings? It’s an important question. Both grounding and avoidance can bring temporary relief, but they serve very...
For many people, the idea of starting therapy still comes with hesitation. Even as conversations around mental health become more open, therapy is often framed as a last resort—something you turn to only when you’re in crisis, overwhelmed, or “not coping well enough.” At Silver...
As the calendar turns to a new year, many people feel an unspoken expectation to reset their lives overnight. Social media fills with bold resolutions, dramatic transformations, and promises of a “new you.” While this messaging can feel motivating for some, for many others it...
When it comes to mental health, many people focus on strategies like mindfulness, therapy, or medication—and these are all valuable. But one often-overlooked tool for emotional well-being is self-compassion. Practicing self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness, understanding, and patience that you would offer...