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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.

Invisible Losses: How to Cope with Unseen Grief

Oct 32 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.

Homo Sapiens Playing Part 2: HOW to Add PLAY to your DAY

Elena Davydova, MSW

Sep 265 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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.

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Sep 123 min read

Relationships: Love and Partnership

How Can Active Listening Help?

Active listening is a transformative practice that can significantly improve relationships.

Conquering the Four Horsemen of Conflict

Reyna Choi, MSW

Aug 282 min read

Mindful Practices

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.

Beyond 'The Talk': Guiding Healthy Sex Conversations With Kids at Every Age

Elena Davydova, MSW

Aug 135 min read

Child Topics

Beyond 'The Talk': Guiding Healthy Sex Conversations With Kids at Every Age

Talking to your kids about sex is often filed under "Things I'd Rather Not Do" for many parents. But what if it didn't provoke anxiety?

Nicole Dingwell Frendt

Jul 184 min read

Insight:Mental & Physical Wellbeing

What's in a Dream?

People have always been curious about dreams. A dream can reveal our thoughts, even the ones we are not aware of. Let's explore this.

Is my anger helping or hindering me? Let's talk.

Reyna Choi, MSW

Jul 113 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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?

Cultivating Joy: Ideas for Practicing Gratitude

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Jul 43 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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.

How to Embrace Joy Of Missing Out to Overcome Fear Of Missing Out: Finding "Joy in Missing Out"

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Jun 143 min read

Understand the Impact-Social Media

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.

VLOG - "Understanding the Difference Between Personality and Mental Health: Am I Really Depressed or Just Being Myself?"

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

May 211 min read

Mental Health Vlogs at GPS

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?

"Sleep Hygiene: The Key to a Better Night's Rest"

Reyna Choi, MSW

May 133 min read

Self Care Tips and Tricks

"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!

Discover the Power of Mindful Movement for Your Mind, Body, and Mood

Stephanie Neff, MSW Intern

May 93 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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.

Rekindling the Flame: Navigating Love in the Aftermath of a Long-Term Relationship

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Mar 124 min read

Relationships: Love and Partnership

Rekindling the Flame: Navigating Love in the Aftermath of a Long-Term Relationship

Entering the dating world after the end of a long-term relationship can feel like stepping into a new dimension.

Elena Davydova, MSW

Feb 233 min read

Exploring Trauma: Insights & Coping

Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy

Trauma-informed massage therapy offers a gentle yet profound approach.

Incorporating Intentionality into Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day

Reyna Choi, MSW

Feb 143 min read

Relationships: Love and Partnership

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.

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Jan 230 min read

Mental Health Vlogs at GPS

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?

Motherhood and Loneliness: Navigating the Unique Challenges

Alison Napoleon LLMSW

Jan 174 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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.

The Enchanting World of Magical Thinking: Balancing Wonder and Reality

Elena Davydova, MSW

Jan 115 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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...

Navigating the Social Media Jungle: Unraveling the Intricate Dance with Your Nervous System

Jason Ross, MSW

Jan 83 min read

Coping Skills for Mental Health

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

Jan 20 min read

Mental Health Vlogs at GPS

Do I Need Therapy?

How do you know when therapy is the right solution? What if you've always thought about it as stigmatizing?

Always Growing A Blog for Humans by Humans

Always Growing
A Blog for Humans by Humans