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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.
“We Faded…” When a Friend Becomes an Acquaintance
Maybe it was a "situationship," a "friend break up," or the grey area of a friend becoming an acquaintance. These quiet changes may not always feel like endings, but they may leave you feeling a similar sense of loss to a standard "breakup."
Reyna Choi, MSW
May 312 min read
健康的边界，健康的关系 Healthy boundary, Healthy relationship
我们常常把“边界”想象成一道墙——冰冷、防御性强，用来把别人隔绝在外。
We tend to think of boundaries as walls — cold, defensive structures designed to keep people out.
但在健康的关系中，边界并不是为了推开别人，而是为了保护我们不被压垮，让关系能够长久持续下去。
But in healthy relationships, boundaries are something that protect us from being overwhelmed and that make the relationship sustainable.
Ruifen Tan
May 254 min read
三种沟通方式，你属于哪一种？
当你的需求没有被满足时，你通常会怎么做？
是选择沉默忍让？还是据理力争？又或者，能够清晰地表达自己的想法？
我们在日常生活中常见的沟通方式主要有三种：被动式沟通、侵略性沟通和自信式沟通。不同的沟通模式，会直接影响我们的情绪状态、人际关系，甚至长期的心理健康。
Ruifen Tan
Apr 102 min read
你学会倾听了吗？
你有没有这样的经历：和朋友聊天时，对方一边玩手机，一边“嗯嗯”回应；或者你话还没说完，对方就迫不及待地打断，开始讲自己的事情？
那一刻，你可能会感到：没有被理解、没有被重视，甚至有点失落或生气。
Ruifen Tan
Mar 192 min read
Making Friends in Your 20s: Overcoming Loneliness
Whether you’ve just graduated from college, moved to a new town, or are simply experiencing a life transition, your 20s can feel lonely without a built-in community of peers to surround yourself with.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 22, 20252 min read
Moving in Together & Navigating the Roommate Phase
Whether you’ve been living with your partner for a long time or are just moving in together, you might start experiencing what some people refer to as the “roommate phase.” The roommate phase describes a period where you feel more like roommates rather than partners. You feel like you’re sharing a living space rather than intentionally building a life together.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 15, 20251 min read
Supporting a Friend Through Grief
If someone you know and love is going through a difficult loss, you might feel stuck. You may want to say something comforting or do something to help, but not know how. Here are some things to consider avoiding and some ways to intentionally be present for your friend.
Reyna Choi, MSW
Jun 17, 20252 min read
Do they really love me? Intro to Relationship OCD
Relationships, romantic or not, can come with questions and doubt. Some of these may be spurred by conflict or stress, and others may loom because of our previous life experiences or current state of mind.
Reyna Choi, MSW
May 1, 20251 min read
If You’re Mad, I’m Mad: Navigating Co-Regulation with Others
If you identify as someone who’s empathetic, this may bridge into taking on the emotions of the person you’re with. Whether this is a...
Reyna Choi, MSW
Apr 22, 20252 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 17, 20251 min read
Polyamory Unveiled: Myths, Truths, and Insights
Polyamory as a lifestyle choice, while contemporary in its current form and discussion, is found throughout history and in many cultures.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Oct 25, 20248 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
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
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