GPS Principles
We Believe
- Empathy, connection and reason are transmitted person to person. Just like a virus spreads, so does love and compassion.
- Even in the midst of all that is out of our control, we can find meaning, connection and hope.
- We have the ability to build our inner resilience even in times of trauma and the unknown.
- Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Being pro-active on our own behalf shows our commitment and is not only good for us, but good for the people we love.
- Our lives and families are precious. And we deserve to prioritize ourselves.
- We are resilient and whole even though we have been through difficult times. Everyone deserves empathy and compassion no matter what we have gone through.
- Even in the face of the unknown and at challenging times, there is beauty in the world. We can notice it, remember it and hold it in our hearts
- We are not powerless. We have the power to take initiative.
- Healing is possible even in times of trauma and challenge
- Speaking our truth is a revolutionary act. Sharing our truth breaks down our silence, isolation, shame and guilt. Speaking up liberates us and those around us.
- We each travel through life in a different vehicle. Some drive a Chevy, some take the bus. It doesn’t matter. It’s the effort we make and love we give that matters.
- We are doing the best we can with the tools we have. We do not have to be perfect while we are on the road to health, integrity and wholeness.
- Learning is a lifelong lesson. We get better as we go along. We need to give ourselves credit and celebrate our successes, large and small, every step of the way.
- Every person has the wisdom within to navigate their lives when they feel respected for who they are.
- We each deserve to be treated with respect, compassion and non-judgement, from others and ourselves.
- Everyone has the ability to heal and grow.
- Giving voice to our challenges gives us strength.
- We each are doing our best under the current circumstances with all things taken into consideration and do not deserve any blame.
- We are each the best person to be our child’s parent and deserve support for the hard work we do every day. We are important and so are our children.
- Our love is good and our children benefit from our love.
- Recovery is possible, even for me! The recovery journey can result in the best version of ourselves.
- We all have the potential to not only exist, but to live and thrive.