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The Furry Prescription: How Our Pets Heal Our Hearts and Minds
Every April 11, National Pet Day offers a chance to see beyond cute pictures. Despite our belief that we care for our pets, they actually do most of the work.
DPS Staff
19 hours ago4 min read


Finding Your Voice: Breaking the Silence on Recovery
Here at Delaware Psychological Services, healing begins when we stop whispering. Voices of Recovery is a one-hour workshop designed to replace isolation with honest dialogue.
DPS Staff
Apr 33 min read


Fresh Starts: Spring Cleaning Your Co-Parenting Routine
Spring is the perfect time to audit your co-parenting relationship in order to sweep away the habits that no longer serve your children and take the necessary steps to change them.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Mar 274 min read


Equinox Balance: Why Your Brain Craves the Return of Daylight
On March 20, the world experiences a moment of perfect symmetry: the Spring Equinox. Around the globe, day and night are nearly equal in length on this day. In celestial terms, it'ss a "reset button" that signals the end of dormancy and the return of light.
DPS Staff
Mar 205 min read


Mood Food: How Your Diet is Secretly Influencing Your Anxiety
Every March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month, and scientists are coming to the conclusion that your stomach may be just as responsible for your panic attacks as your brain.
DPS Staff
Mar 134 min read


Finding Your Voice in the First State: A Guide to Delaware’s 25th Annual Wellness Symposium
On March 10, 2026, Dover will host the 25th Annual Empowering Community Wellness Symposium.
DPS Staff
Mar 65 min read


What to Do Today If You Can't Afford a Therapist Tomorrow
You don't have to choose between your mental health and your rent if you're struggling. Even though long-term individual therapy is the "gold standard," it's not the only way to heal.
DPS Staff
Feb 274 min read


It’s Not About You—It’s About the Kids: How Co-Parents Can Put Their Children First
To change the relationship from "Ex-Partners" to "Effective Co-Parents," it's necessary to reframe it as a successful business partnership.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Feb 204 min read


Wintering: The Psychological Importance of a "Season of Rest"
As popularized by Katherine May, wintering means accepting that life moves in cycles. Sometimes we need growth and expansion, and sometimes we need rest, reflection, and recovery. As such, winter isn't a waste.
DPS Staff
Feb 134 min read


Ways to Chase the Sun: Boosting Serotonin When It’s Grey Outside (Delaware Edition)
When the sun goes into hiding, we have to be strategic. As we wait for the first signs of spring in the Mid-Atlantic, here are some ways to "chase the sun" and boost your serotonin.
DPS Staff
Jan 304 min read


Don’t Just Endure Winter. Hygge It.
While hygge means "coziness," it goes much deeper than thick knits or scented candles. It's a Danish survival strategy. This is the art of creating intimacy, presence, and comfort. Mental health is protected by hygge when it comes to winter isolation and sensory deprivation.
DPS Staff
Jan 245 min read


Chasing Focus: The High Cost of the “Midlife Productivity” Shortcut
Focus is the ultimate goal for everyone. However, relying on stimulants in midlife is like taking out a loan against your nervous system. Despite providing immediate "cash," it is astronomically expensive. As the bill arrives, chronic anxiety, internalized burnout, and exhaustion manifest.
DPS Staff
Jan 235 min read


January Check-In: How Co-Parents Can Reset Communication Without Reopening Old Wounds
Improved co-parent communication does not require revisiting the past or repairing a broken relationship. You should check in with each other in January to recalibrate the parents' system, not to restore your emotional bonds.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jan 164 min read


Budgeting for Self-Care: Prioritizing Mental Wellness Without Breaking the Bank
Sustaining your well-being doesn't require expensive spa retreats or complex wellness gadgets. In January and throughout the rest of the year, you can keep your peace by making intentional, low-cost changes to your lifestyle.
DPS Staff
Jan 94 min read


Resolution Burnout: Why "Low-Stakes" Goals are Better for Your Mental Health
Consider a gentle January instead of overhauling yourself. Be kind to yourself by giving yourself permission to be a work in progress rather than a finished project.
DPS Staff
Jan 25 min read


Stop Fighting the Season: A Better Way to Do Winter
During the winter months, your nervous system shifts into a state of "conservation mode." This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or subsyndromal winter depression.
DPS Staff
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Should Kids Take a Break From ADHD Medications Over Christmas? What Parents Need to Know
Parents of ADHD children often wonder if their child should continue to take stimulants during break. School is out, schedules shift, and days are filled with family activities instead of academics, so does my child still need their medication?
DPS Staff
Dec 19, 20255 min read


When Co-Parenting Isn’t Safe: Healthy Ways to Limit Toxic Dynamics in December
During the holidays, it's important to remember that healthy co-parenting cannot happen when one parent manipulates, intimidates, or destabilizes the other.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Missing Someone This Season? A Mental Health Guide for Difficult Decembers
During December, many people find comfort, connection, and ritual. Others, however, feel a loss of someone, a relationship, or a sense of stability they once had.
DPS Staff
Dec 5, 20255 min read


Money Matters: Navigating Co-Parenting Finances
The complexity of co-parenting increases when money is involved. In the aftermath of a divorce or separation, financial decisions often carry emotional weight because they affect security, fairness, and trust. Even amicable co-parents can disagree about what is "fair" for their child.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Nov 28, 20255 min read
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