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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
2 days ago3 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


健康生活小日常:提升心理健康的5个简单习惯
越来越多的研究表明,心理健康的关键并不在于某一种“神奇疗法”,而在于那些看似普通、却每天都在重复的生活习惯。
通过建立稳定的健康日常,我们可以把心理健康管理自然地融入生活,而不是等到问题出现才去应对。
rtan447
Mar 233 min read


如何放下我们的评判?
在生活中,我们常常会不自觉地对许多事情和他人做出评判。事实上,这是一种非常自然的心理过程。我们的大脑会根据过去的经验进行归类和总结,并对当前的情境做出快速判断。在这个过程中,我们很容易把事情或人简单地标签化,比如:好的/坏的、美的/丑的、对的/错的。然而,这种快速判断往往忽略了现实的复杂性。
rtan447
Mar 93 min read


Winter Depression: What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Why do the winter months suck? Why does it feel like I can’t get out of bed when it’s cold outside? As the days get colder and the sunlight gets more sparse, you might be feeling more down. Sometimes, this experience can be a form of seasonal depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Reyna Choi, MSW
Feb 241 min read


Am I Anxious or Stressed?
When exploring your own mental health, it can be easy to chalk up your symptoms to “stress.” It might be hard to sleep or focus, or you might feel your chest tightening. Understanding the differences and similarities between stress and anxiety can help us navigate and manage our symptoms.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Feb 242 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


Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions
In January, we often reflect on the previous year and consider what changes we want to make for the current year. The beginning of the year is a great opportunity to consider our intentions and shape what we want our life to look like over the next 12 months.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Jan 132 min read


Box Breathing for Grounding
“Just take a deep breath.” Easier said than done! Sometimes, one deep breath isn’t enough, or we could use a little more guidance to...

Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Overcoming Driving Anxiety Using a Fear Ladder
Whether it be slight tension or full panic attacks, anxiety related to driving and being in cars can impact your daily life and limit your autonomy.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Consultation Questions to Ask Your Potential Therapist
You’ve made the decision to begin therapy and reach out to potential therapists. How do you know which one is the right fit for you? Some therapists offer free brief consultation calls which provide an opportunity for you to ask some of these important questions.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Climb Your Fear Ladder
If your response to anxiety is to avoid its cause, you might often feel paralyzed by your fear. Just like how someone scared of heights...

Reyna Choi, MSW
May 27, 20252 min read


The Power of "Not Yet"
By changing "no" to "not yet," we give ourselves room to grow and consider that a future version of yourself might be ready to take that step.

Reyna Choi, MSW
May 1, 20252 min read


Everything Has a Home: Making Your Space ADHD-Friendly
This blog post talks about keeping your home organized, using strategies helpful for neurodivergent folk.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts: The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Triangle
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a modality that explores how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions all affect one another.

Reyna Choi, MSW
Apr 24, 20252 min read


What's in a Dream?
People have always been curious about dreams. A dream can reveal our thoughts, even the ones we are not aware of. Let's explore this.

Nicole Dingwell Frendt
Jul 18, 20244 min read


Is my anger helping or hindering me? Let's talk.
Hey there, guess what? Emotions are your personal tiny messengers; they don't come with a "good" or "bad" label. But what to do with Anger?

Reyna Choi, MSW
Jul 11, 20243 min read


How to Embrace Joy Of Missing Out to Overcome Fear Of Missing Out: Finding "Joy in Missing Out"
The fear of missing out and losing joy from experiences, opportunities, and connections existed long before Instagram and Facebook.

Alison Napoleon LLMSW
Jun 14, 20243 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


"Sleep Hygiene: The Key to a Better Night's Rest"
Do you want to wake up feeling rested and ready to tackle the day? The key to achieving this is practicing good sleep habits!

Reyna Choi, MSW
May 13, 20243 min read
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