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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.
为什么我总是忍不住抠手指？|理解焦虑下的重复性行为与应对方法 Why Do I Keep Picking My Fingers? |Understanding Anxiety-Driven Repetitive Behaviors and How to Cope
刷手机、发呆，甚至开会时，突然发现自己的手指已经被抠得红肿——却完全不记得是什么时候开始的？
Scrolling on your phone, daydreaming, or even sitting in a meeting, then suddenly noticing your fingers are red and irritated from picking… and you don’t even remember when it started?
rtan447
4 days ago3 min read
Therapist Spotlight: Noelia Agramonte
My name is Noelia Agramonte. I am currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Andrew University. And I am also a social work intern at GPS Guide to Personal Solutions.
rtan447
Apr 202 min read
你可能比自己以为的更需要心理咨询
很多人都会这样想：“我没有精神病，我不需要心理咨询。” 但你有没有想过——这个念头本身，可能就是一个需要关注的信号。 在很多亚洲文化中，心理咨询（心理治疗）常常被误解为“只有问题很严重的人才需要”。但事实上，它更像是一种心理健康管理方式——类似体检，而不是等到生病才去医院。 那么，成年人如何判断自己是否需要心理咨询？以下几个关键维度，可以帮助你更清晰地评估自己的状态。 一、情绪长期失控：超过两周的低落或焦虑 每个人都会有情绪波动，这是正常的。但如果你发现： 持续感到低落、焦虑或麻木 这种状态已经持续两周以上 情绪似乎“变成了常态” 那么，这就不仅仅是“最近不开心”，而可能是一个需要关注的心理信号。 可以问自己一个问题：我是不是已经习惯了这种不舒服，但不知道它什么时候会结束？ 二、这些心理咨询信号，你中了几条？ 以下是常见的心理困扰表现： 长期失眠或嗜睡 回避社交或特定人群 使用酒精或药物缓解情绪 食欲明显改变（暴食或厌食） 情绪容易失控或反应过度 持续性焦虑、反复思考停不下来 出现自伤或自杀念头 难以控制冲动或破坏性行为 强烈的内疚、无助
rtan447
Apr 102 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。
rtan447
Apr 102 min read
情绪失控前必看：一位心理医生的实用管理指南
日常生活和工作中，我们面对越来越多的压力，不免产生很多“负面”情绪。情绪管理是我们不可或缺的技能，当我们无法有效管控自己的情绪时，不仅会损害身心健康，还可能破坏人际关系。
rtan447
Feb 93 min read
Therapist Spotlight: Kelly Roberson, MA, LPC-S, NCC, CAADC
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Kelly has many years of experience working with clients with mental health issues in different settings, such as private practice, residential, detox, IOP, MAT, and outpatient SUD.
rtan447
Jan 62 min read
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?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
May 21, 20241 min read
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?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jan 23, 20240 min read
Do I Need Therapy?
How do you know when therapy is the right solution? What if you've always thought about it as stigmatizing?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jan 2, 20240 min read
VLOG - Coping with Loneliness
Everyone gets lonely at times. What do we do about it?
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Dec 26, 20230 min read
Working against Stigma in Therapy
Explore the impact of mental health stigma on individuals and communities,
Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Nov 28, 20230 min read
Practicing Mindfulness
Meditation and stress reduction - learning how to use mindfulness
Elena Davydova, MSW
Nov 26, 20230 min read
Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Vlog about dealing with grief and loss during holidays.
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Nov 22, 20230 min read
VLOG - Water and Your Mental Health
Discover the connection between water and mental health, including the benefits of hydration, the calming effects of water environments.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Nov 15, 20230 min read
Cultural Competency in Mental Health
Cultural diversity should always be honored in a therapeutic relationship with a therapist.
Elena Davydova, MSW
Nov 9, 20230 min read
VLOG - Managing Conflict with 'I' Statements
Managing Conflict with "I" Statements
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Oct 31, 20230 min read
VLOG - Fighting Against Mental Health Stigma
Fighting against the stigma around therapy, counseling and our mental health.
Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Oct 18, 20230 min read
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences can lay the groundwork for future challenges.
Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Oct 11, 20230 min read
Consent, Boundaries and Touch
Learning about intimate partner abuse. Safe touch, Boundaries, Consent
Elena Davydova, MSW
Oct 6, 20230 min read
Light Stream Technique for Relaxation and Anxiety Relief
The following is a light stream meditation technique for relieving uncomfortable feelings in the body. It is a grounding tool
Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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