Guidepost Counseling for Wellness

03/03/2026

Let’s gently clear up a harmful myth:
ADHD is not the result of bad parenting.
It is not caused by lack of discipline.
It is not created by too much screen time.
It is not a reflection of family failure.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition with strong biological roots.

Parents don’t cause ADHD, but informed support can make an enormous difference in how a child experiences the world.
When families are given tools, education, and compassionate guidance, children are far more likely to build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.

Blame helps no one.
Understanding helps everyone.

03/03/2026

After a powerful last round of CALM, we’re opening registration for April.

Families leave CALM with shifts in two days that years of trying different strategies didn’t produce.

Why? Because we get it. And when your family finally works with people who truly see you— and have lived pieces of what you’re experiencing— things start to move.

So, this is for families exhausted from negotiating chores like hostage situations. Who lean towards defiance— in work, in school, and at home. For teens who can debate like attorneys but collapse over homework. For parents who hear, “We don’t see that at school,” while the chaos at home feels impossible.

If you’ve tried therapy, charts, consequences, being softer, being firmer— and you’re still stuck— this is for you.

CALM is a 2-day, hands-on family intensive focused on real-life change.

You’ll leave with:
• A clear map of what’s driving blow-ups
• A shared language that works under stress
• Sensory profiles that make regulation tangible
• A personalized, practical CALM toolkit you can use immediately
• A sense of community and being truly understood

Small groups. Real-time support. Built for families ready for change, not just more advice. Early Bird: $349 per family (register by March 20)

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code to secure yours today!

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02/27/2026

After a powerful last round of CALM, we’re opening registration for April.

Families leave CALM with shifts in two days that years of trying different strategies didn’t produce.

Why? Because we get it. And when your family finally works with people who truly see you— and have lived pieces of what you’re experiencing— things start to move.

So, this is for families exhausted from negotiating chores like hostage situations. Who lean towards defiance— in work, in school, and at home. For teens who can debate like attorneys but collapse over homework. For parents who hear, “We don’t see that at school,” while the chaos at home feels impossible.

If you’ve tried therapy, charts, consequences, being softer, being firmer— and you’re still stuck— this is for you.

CALM is a 2-day, hands-on family intensive focused on real-life change.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear map of what’s driving blow-ups

• A shared language that works under stress

• Sensory profiles that make regulation tangible

• A personalized, practical CALM toolkit you can use immediately

• A sense of community and being truly understood
Small groups. Real-time support. Built for families ready for change, not just more advice. Early Bird: $349 per family (register by March 20)

Spots are limited. Scan the QR code to secure yours today!

We are local Therapists in Redding, providing counseling for individuals, women, couples, men, and dads. We specialize in anxiety, grief, stress, trauma and depression. We also offer telehealth therapy. Reach out today (530) 691-4577.

02/27/2026

Sometimes ADHD doesn’t look dramatic from the outside.

But on the inside, it can feel like…

• Trying to focus while every sound feels equally important.
• Wanting to start a task… but feeling mentally stuck.
• Having ten thoughts at once and losing the one you needed.
• Feeling overwhelmed by simple steps that others move through easily.
• Getting frustrated because you know what to do — but can’t seem to do it.
• Feeling big emotions that rush in fast and strong.
• Forgetting something important and feeling embarrassed afterward.
• Wanting independence but struggling with follow-through.
• Trying harder… and still feeling behind.
• Finally locking into focus — and not wanting to let go of it.

ADHD is not a lack of intelligence.
It’s not laziness.
It’s not defiance.

It’s a brain that regulates attention, emotion, and motivation differently.

And when we understand what it feels like inside…

We respond differently on the outside.

Understanding reduces shame.
Support builds skill.
Connection creates growth.

At Guidepost Counseling for Wellness, we help families understand the “why” behind behaviors — so children can move forward with confidence instead of criticism.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Devices down, paint brushes UP! Looking for a unique, fun-filled way to spend quality time with your family? Redding Recreation's Family Paint Social welcomes kids and adults to paint side by side, with local mural artist Bobbie Jean.

No experience is needed. Just show up and have fun! You’ll leave with your own finished canvas to take home.

Family Paint Social is just around the corner. Join the creative adventure:

🗓 Monday, March 2 | 5–7 PM
📍 Enterprise Community Room
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 7+

Register today at ReddingRecreation.org (Click 'Register Online'). Each individual must be registered separately.

02/25/2026

Time blindness in adult ADHD is the inability to sense how much time has passed and estimate the time needed to get something done. It isn’t an official diagnosis, but it can significantly impact your daily life. Time blindness changes how you prioritize tasks, allocate time, and manage your schedule.

An example of time blindness for an ADHDer is underestimating the time needed to get ready for an appointment, causing you to turn up late. For a non-ADHDer, it’s easier to estimate the amount of time needed to prep and be on time.

Time blindness is a legitimate issue for people with ADHD. It’s not the intentional act of disregarding time or disrespecting someone else’s time. (ADDA ❤️)

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02/25/2026

02/24/2026

ADHD Is About Regulation, Not Attention

ADHD is often described as a deficit of attention.

But in many ways, it is actually a challenge with regulating attention.
Someone with ADHD may struggle to focus on routine tasks — yet become deeply absorbed in activities that are interesting or stimulating. This is sometimes called hyperfocus.

The issue is not whether attention exists.
It is how consistently it can be directed.
Understanding this helps us move away from harmful assumptions like:
“If you can focus on that, you could focus on this.”
Brains are motivated by interest, novelty, urgency, and challenge — not simply by importance.

Support works best when we design environments and expectations with the brain in mind.

02/21/2026

If you have ADHD, this isn’t laziness.
It’s not lack of intelligence.
And it’s definitely not lack of effort.

ADHD brains are wired for:
⚡ novelty
⚡ urgency
⚡ interest
⚡ movement

Not long, boring, quiet tasks with zero dopamine payoff.

So instead of shaming yourself, let’s work with your brain.

Here are a few focus helpers:

🧠 Understand your wiring.
Your brain runs on interest-based attention, not importance-based attention. If it feels boring, your brain literally struggles to engage. That’s neurological, not moral.

⏱ Use artificial urgency.
Set a 10-minute timer. Race the clock. Tell yourself you only have to work until it goes off. Short sprints > long marathons.

📦 Make it visible.
Out of sight = out of mind. Keep the task in your visual field. Sticky notes, open planners, checklists where you can see them.

🎧 Add stimulation on purpose.
Instrumental music. A body double. Chewing gum. Standing desk. Movement breaks. Your brain may need more input to stay on track.

🧩 Shrink the starting point.
Don’t “write the paper.”
Open the document.
Don’t “clean the house.”
Put away five things.

Momentum builds motivation — not the other way around.

And if you got distracted three times while reading this…
I see you. You’re not broken. You just need strategies that match your brain.

At Guidepost, we believe understanding how your brain works is the first step toward helping yourself thrive

02/19/2026

No one tells you that “working on yourself” sometimes feels like:

– learning emotional regulation at 32
– saying no without over-explaining
– sitting in discomfort instead of avoiding it
– realizing you might be part of the pattern

It’s overwhelming.

And also? Completely normal.

Growth isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about being willing to ask better questions and not running when it gets uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever felt like Phoebe screaming “WHAT DO I DO?!” in your head… welcome. You’re human.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone.