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Co-Parenting Through Fall Sports: How to Move From Exes to Teammates
When dynamic personal histories interfere with logistical coordination, chaos results. The autumn sports season offers a unique chance to redefine your relationship.
DPS Staff
2 days ago4 min read


What Happens in Your First Therapy Session?
Your first therapy session is a mixture of conversation, orientation, and information gathering. No one expects you to have a perfect story, a clear diagnosis, or an elegant explanation of your life. All you have to do is show up as you are.
DPS Staff
Sep 1110 min read


Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth Through Back-to-School Transitions
A new year brings new schedules, tougher workloads, and social pressures along with seeing friends and starting fresh. Back-to-school time can be especially troubling for those who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender-expansive.
DPS Staff
Sep 44 min read


Co-Parenting in the Digital Age: Protecting Your Teen’s Mental Well-Being
When it comes to co-parenting teenagers, it's a balancing act. Adolescence is characterized by changing identities, academic pressures, and the urge toward independence. With smartphones, social media, group chats, and persistent digital connectivity, modern parenting can feel like trying to build a dam during a flash flood. Today's connected world makes the digital landscape more than just a hobby for teenagers. It's their social town square, their primary communication chan
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Aug 284 min read


Burnout vs. Stress: How to Spot the Difference Before It’s Too Late
Despite their similarities, stress and burnout aren't the same. By confusing burnout with normal stress, you may end up trying remedies that worsen the problem-such as pushing harder when you are physically exhausted.
DPS Staff
Aug 215 min read


Supporting Student Mental Health Across Delaware Schools and Campuses
Here is a roadmap to encourage resilient, mentally healthy learning environments across Delaware's K-12 schools and college campuses during the transition, as well as to recognize warning signs.
DPS Staff
Aug 144 min read


Honoring Transgender History Month: Understanding the Link Between Identity Affirmation and Mental Health
August is Transgender History Month, observed by communities, historians, and healthcare professionals. It commemorates pioneering acts of resistance and liberation, letting us reflect on past triumphs and examine current challenges for gender-diverse communities.
DPS Staff
Aug 75 min read


The Silent Observer: What Your Kids Wish You Knew About Your Co-Parenting Relationship
Your child would want you to know this about the relationship between you and them if they sat down to tell you the truth without fear of hurting your feelings.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jul 315 min read


Self-Care is More Than Bubble Baths: The 8 Pillars of True Mental Wellness
This International Self-Care Day is a good time to consider mental wellness beyond superficial trends. An effective self-care practice is built on eight pillars that are interconnected and distinct.
DPS Staff
Jul 245 min read


Yes, Summer Burnout is Real—Here’s How to Handle It
If you don't feel re-energized after summer, it doesn't mean you failed. You're experiencing summer burnout.
DPS Staff
Jul 174 min read


Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated every July by the mental health community
DPS Staff
Jul 104 min read


250 Years of the Mind: How America is Rewriting the Rules of Mental Health
Although incredible breakthroughs have been made, deep, systemic pain remains. Among the communities that have suffered the most from this history are indigenous populations, Black Americans, and immigrants.
DPS Staff
Jul 34 min read


Finding the Right Therapist in Delaware: What to Look For
Delaware has its own professional acronyms and licensing system, so a little local knowledge can be helpful. This guide explains how to find the best therapist for your life, budget, and goals.
DPS Staff
Jun 263 min read


Finding Calm in the Great Leap: Helping New Graduates Cope with Post-High School Stress While Co-Parenting
While juggling two households, a graduate may experience baseline anxiety as he or she navigates this intense developmental runway. It's not just about moving on; it's about reshaping their roles as adults within two separate families.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Jun 194 min read


Mental Health Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Finding the Right Support for Men
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health support. Men often have trouble navigating systems that weren't designed for their communication style. We need to redefine what it means to "get help" to find support or to help someone else find it.
DPS Staff
Jun 124 min read


The Art of the "Chosen Family": Building a Support Network That Heals
Many in the LGBTQ+ community and those walking through complex relational trauma need to plant new seeds. Enter the chosen family. Far from a "second-best" alternative, a chosen family is a deliberate, powerful network of relationships built on mutual respect and authentic safety.
DPS Staff
Jun 54 min read


Life After School: Managing Uncertainty and Identity Shifts
Even though it is one of the greatest mental health challenges young adults face, very little is discussed about life after school. When you feel like you're drifting, know that you're not failing, you're just entering a new chapter.
DPS Staff
May 295 min read


Finding Harmony: Supporting Mental Wellness in Delaware’s Co-Parenting and Blended Families
When you're negotiating a new custody arrangement or integrating two households into one blended family, the emotional stakes are high. In these situations, mental wellness isn't about avoiding conflict; it's about creating a strategy that prioritizes each family member's psychological safety.
Katherine Elder, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
May 223 min read


Grounding Techniques That Work in Real Life (Not Just in Theory)
Being grounded doesn't mean finding inner peace. The key is to stay afloat. Your goal is to reconnect with reality and pull yourself out of emotional chaos.
DPS Staff
May 154 min read


Mother’s Day Isn’t Joyful for Everyone—And That’s Okay
If you feel dread, grief, or indifference during Mother's Day, you are certainly not alone. While performing joy can be exhausting, acknowledging the complexity of the day will help you protect your mental health.
DPS Staff
May 84 min read
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