Guidepost Counseling for Wellness

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Who and what we surround ourselves with can make a huge impact on our mental well-being.

01/07/2026

ADHD brains don’t thrive under rigid rules or all-or-nothing goals.

Neurodivergent brains do better with flexibility, curiosity, and room to adjust. When goals are too strict, they can trigger overwhelm, shutdown, or shame, not growth.

Instead of rigid resolutions, try:
• focusing on direction, not perfection
• building systems instead of relying on motivation
• allowing goals to evolve as needs change
• celebrating progress, not consistency

Growth for ADHD brains happens best when goals are supportive, realistic, and compassionate. Flexibility isn’t a weakness; it’s often the key to success.

01/07/2026

Back to school after a long break can be a challenge for the whole family. Keeping things predictable and encouraging can help everyone adjust.

01/06/2026

Growth doesn’t come from pressure.
It comes from safety, reflection, and support.
If you’re starting this year feeling overwhelmed, tired, or unsure — you’re not behind.
You’re human.
Let’s take this year one grounded step at a time.
GuidepostTherapy.com

01/03/2026

“I am going to keep all my resolutions.”
My ADHD: that’s not how this works. 😅

If goals feel harder to keep with ADHD, you’re not lazy or unmotivated—your brain just plays by different rules.

ADHD brains struggle more with time blindness, working memory, and dopamine regulation. That makes long-term goals feel abstract, boring, or overwhelming… especially when life gets busy or stressful.

What actually helps:
• Make goals smaller than you think they need to be
• Focus on systems over willpower (reminders, routines, visual cues)
• Build in flexibility, not perfection
• Celebrate showing up, not streaks
• Get support—coaching, therapy, accountability matter

Progress with ADHD isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing things differently and with compassion.

You don’t need fewer goals.
You need goals that work with your brain, not against it.

01/03/2026

Understanding the why helps parents respond with clarity instead of power struggles.

01/01/2026

Thank you so much KRCR for choosing us for this piece!
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/redding-therapist-offers-advice-to-stick-to-your-2026-new-years-resolution 🎉👏💫📺

2026 is just around the corner, and many people will set resolutions to kick off the new year.

12/31/2025

Burnout isn’t a personal flaw ... it’s your nervous system waving a white flag.

If you’ve been feeling numb, irritable, foggy, or exhausted in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix, you’re not alone. Burnout happens when stress lasts too long without enough support or recovery.

Noticing the signs is the first step toward healing.
You don’t need to push harder.
You deserve care, compassion, and space to reset.
Small steps matter. Support helps. And recovery is possible.

12/31/2025

The week between Christmas and New Years is often a strange one. Keep these mental health reminders handy if you start to struggle.

12/30/2025

A reactive mindset isn’t a character flaw — it’s what happens when our nervous system feels overwhelmed or threatened. We move fast, speak quickly, and often act from stress instead of intention.

A responsive mindset looks different. It creates a pause. It names what’s happening internally. It allows us to choose our next step instead of being pushed by urgency or emotion.

Becoming more responsive doesn’t mean being perfect or calm all the time. It starts with small, doable shifts:
• Pausing for one breath
• Noticing what you’re feeling
• Slowing the moment just enough to choose your response
• Reconnecting with your values before reacting

This is a skill — not a personality trait. And like any skill, it grows with practice and support.