Samantha Silverman

Societal challenges continue to grow and complexities proliferate.  Individuals equipped with solution-oriented mindsets stand out as beacons of effectiveness and resilience. These individuals possess a distinct quality that sets them apart: high emotional intelligence (EI). Emotional intelligence, often abbreviated as EI or EQ, refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, … Read more

Trauma can be deeply embedded in our Psyche, manifesting in diverse physical symptoms and uncommon characteristics. While some symptoms of trauma are common, others are less studied and less known.  A relatively new diagnosis of trauma symptomology is Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) or Non-epileptic seizures (NES). In recent years, Silver Linings has partnered with the … Read more

Written by Wendy Karsh, LCSW, Clinical Director of Silver Linings   Chronic pain and trauma are closely interconnected. Trauma, whether it be physical, emotional, or psychological, can affect our body and mind. When a person experiences trauma, their nervous system can become out of sync, leading to heightened sensitivity, hypervigilant behavior, and increased pain perception. … Read more

Since the PHE ended on May 11, 2023, we have had numerous questions regarding both Medicare and Medicaid.  Please find the most frequently asked questions we have received from our Medicare clients.  Please note that we are not insurance specialists and these answers pertain to what we have discovered in helping our clients navigate their … Read more

Medicaid and the End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) The PHE officially ended on 5/11….now what?? Since the end of the PHE, Silver Linings Counseling has received so many questions.  We will attempt to answer the most frequent ones below. All residents of Colorado, receiving Medicaid, MUST renew their Medicaid coverage.  During the PHE, … Read more

Grieving can be so alienating, depressing, and heart-breaking for someone experiencing it firsthand.  Loved ones will feel empathy but are either awkward or unsure how to best help.  To ensure you are present for your loved one grieving, consider doing the following: Be present and available: The most important thing you can do is to … Read more

Trauma can lead to heightened emotional reactivity, which means that individuals who have experienced trauma may be more prone to strong emotional reactions to triggers that remind them of their traumatic experience. However, emotional reactivity can also be caused by other factors such as personality traits, stress, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. Additionally, some … Read more

As a former insomniac, I have learned that one simply cannot function optimally with little or no sleep. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult for a person to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. It can lead to a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as low energy, exhaustion, emotional … Read more

Feeling grounded is such an instrumental piece of psychotherapy and even life in general.  Many counseling interventions such as EMDR, CBT, and ACT , just to name a few, all initiate by stability and grounding techniques.  Feeling grounded refers to being connected to the present moment and to the physical world around you. Here are … Read more

Unfortunately, Ageism is prevalent in our society and is a form of prejudice or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age, particularly against older adults. Ageism can manifest in various forms, such as: Stereotyping: Stereotyping older adults as frail, forgetful, or technologically challenged. Marginalization: Marginalizing older adults in the workplace, housing, healthcare, and … Read more