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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.
The Hidden Burnout of “Being the Strong One”
Burnout isn’t always loud. It’s not always dramatic breakdowns or total exhaustion.
Elena Davydova, MSW
3 days ago5 min read
Appreciating Third Things in Relationships: Connecting with Your Partner
Third things can be children, similar music taste, a co-op videogame, or a hiking trail that you visit each Saturday.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Mar 171 min read
How to Never Stop Dating Your Partner
Loving intentionally is a central part of keeping your relationship fulfilling – even after multiple anniversaries!
Reyna Choi, MSW
Feb 72 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
Elena Davydova, MSW
Jan 315 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.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jan 213 min read
Recipes for the Soul or How Cooking Can Be Your Therapy
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the smell of cinnamon wafting through kitchens and flour-dusted counters.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Jan 114 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 10, 20241 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 26, 20245 min read
How Can Active Listening Help?
Active listening is a transformative practice that can significantly improve relationships.
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Conquering the Four Horsemen of Conflict
Although not world-ending, Dr. Gottman’s Four Horsemen represent conflict patterns of that may predict likely endings to relationships.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Aug 28, 20242 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?
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 11, 20243 min read
How to Embrace Joy Of Missing Out to Overcome Fear Of Missing Out: Finding "Joy in Missing Out"
The fear of missing out and losing joy from experiences, opportunities, and connections existed long before Instagram and Facebook.
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jun 14, 20243 min read
VLOG - "Understanding the Difference Between Personality and Mental Health: Am I Really Depressed or Just Being Myself?"
Low Level Depression - Different from Major Depression can sometimes just feel like our normal, does it have to? Depressed or Personality?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
May 21, 20241 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!
Reyna Choi, MSW
May 13, 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.
Stephanie Neff, MSW Intern
May 9, 20243 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!
Reyna Choi, MSW
Apr 9, 20245 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!
Stephanie Neff, MSW Intern
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Incorporating Intentionality into Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day
The Gottman Institute conducts research regarding love and longevity, and we’ve used their findings to offer these three relationship tips.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Embracing Kintsugi: A Metaphor for Healing in Mental Health
One metaphor that beautifully encapsulates the process of recovery is Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of healing broken pottery.
Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Loneliness in Mothers
Mothers start feeling isolated at times, what is it like to be parenting at a time like this and how do you find community?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jan 23, 20240 min read
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