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Always Growing
A Blog for Humans by Humans
GPS Guide to Personal Solutions prioritizes the importance of mental and physical wellness, recognizing how life experiences shape our daily lives. Our services are designed to focus on the mind-body connection, empowering clients to achieve wellness. In addition to our contracting with our talented therapists, we offer a blog that provides everyone with valuable insights and resources on mental and physical health. Our team has extensive experience working with diverse populations and creates a safe and supportive environment for all clients.
Reyna Choi, MSW
7 hours ago3 min read
The Power of a Baby Step: Tackling Task Execution
When people talk about baby steps, they’re referring to how a baby’s first step is the first, well, step, in learning how to walk.
Elena Davydova, MSW
6 days ago5 min read
Rewiring the Brain: The Promise of Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine is making waves in the world of mental health, offering new hope for individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and oth
Reyna Choi, MSW
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Grounding with Counting: The 5-4-3-2-1 Skill
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique can help calm our nerves and return us to the present environment.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Invisible Losses: How to Cope with Unseen Grief
Invisible Loss: Loss that is more difficult to recognize and understand because it's not related to losing an item or a person.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Sep 26, 20245 min read
Homo Sapiens Playing Part 2: HOW to Add PLAY to your DAY
As promised in part one, here are some ideas for lightening our days, adding play and expressing a part of us so necessary to our wholeness.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Homo Sapiens Playing: Rediscovering the JOY in Play : Part 1
My teenage son peeks in and asks me what I am doing, and I answer: "I am playing." And he knows exactly what I mean by that.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Is my anger helping or hindering me? Let's talk.
Hey there, guess what? Emotions are your personal tiny messengers; they don't come with a "good" or "bad" label. But what to do with Anger?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jul 4, 20243 min read
Cultivating Joy: Ideas for Practicing Gratitude
What is a gratitude practice? How can we enter into this journey of self-discovery and appreciation? Practicing gratitude can change you.
Reyna Choi, MSW
May 13, 20243 min read
"Sleep Hygiene: The Key to a Better Night's Rest"
Do you want to wake up feeling rested and ready to tackle the day? The key to achieving this is practicing good sleep habits!
Stephanie Neff, MSW Intern
May 9, 20243 min read
Discover the Power of Mindful Movement for Your Mind, Body, and Mood
There's a simple yet powerful way to care for ourselves and our mental health. Movement.
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Recognizing Low-Level Depression
depression can also show up in more subtle ways, causing low-level depression, which can also be known as dysthymia or persistent depressive
Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Hakomi Method: Mindfulness in Therapy
Hakomi is based on the idea that the body holds memories and emotions, making it a valuable gateway to self-discovery.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Apr 9, 20245 min read
How to Make Journaling Work for You
Journaling doesn’t need to be a time-consuming or intimidating coping skill! With just a few minutes of your time! Try it for a week!
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Acupuncture as a Path to Mental Wellness
In the pursuit of mental well-being, we often explore various avenues. Maybe there's something to Acupuncture? Let's see.
Stephanie Neff, MSW Intern
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Practicing Mindfulness
Have you been wanting to become more in tune with your body and mind? Practicing mindfulness is a great way to do that!
Elena Davydova, MSW
Feb 14, 20244 min read
Cultivating Self-Love: A Guide to Becoming Your Own Best Friend
In the relentless pursuit of perfection and constant self-critique that we all practice, self-love emerges not just as a luxury, it's a need
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jan 17, 20244 min read
Motherhood and Loneliness: Navigating the Unique Challenges
Amidst the beauty of raising children, many mothers encounter a silent struggle – the unique challenge of loneliness and motherhood.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Jan 11, 20245 min read
The Enchanting World of Magical Thinking: Balancing Wonder and Reality
Magical thinking- children readily believe that a kind, wealthy man dressed in a red suit and aided by nine magical reindeer...
Jason Ross, MSW
Jan 8, 20243 min read
Navigating the Social Media Jungle: Unraveling the Intricate Dance with Your Nervous System
In the age of social media, our lives are entwined with the threads of connection that platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook weave
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Dec 26, 20230 min read
VLOG - Coping with Loneliness
Everyone gets lonely at times. What do we do about it?
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