It's All In Your Head errr On Your Head?

Sometimes it feels as if we have no control over what's in our head.  Have you ever heard or said, "I just can't get it out of my head?"  Well, thoughts are more like this dragon fly...strategies can help us whisk away unwanted thoughts as effectively as swatting at a dragon fly.  Call/text me for help with your thought life or with anger issues.  I offer Anger Management classes at Desert Streams in Kalamazoo.  Tracey Tyler 269-808-1918

Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body

"Research shows that regular aerobic exercise rivals the healing power of antidepressant drugs, and that a good night's sleep boosts mood and energy.  Training seminars (Ilardi 2009) promoting therapeutic lifestyle changes includes the following goals:  aerobic exercise, adequate sleep, light exposure, social connection, anti-rumination, and nutritional supplements.  77 percent of those completing the therapeutic program experienced relief from depressive symptoms.  A healthy mind in a healthy body!!"
Anger Management specifically targets unhealthy thinking within an 8 week program at Desert Streams.  Call/text me for enrollment details 269-808-1918

Anger Management Kalamazoo

Where will you be next fall?  Take some time in your life to straighten out a few kinks.  How do you handle anger?  Do you feel proud of yourself when you get through conflict or strife?  You could feel that way if you manage it well.  I offer Anger Management classes at Desert Streams.  Why not see what it feels like to be proud of your handling of situations rather than embarrassed?  Call/text me at 269-808-1918 for information on class enrollment.

Vacation!

Everyone needs to get completely away, but it may seem impossible for many reasons.  Like any other goal, more can be achieved if you are realistic and able to break the big task into chunks.  Define what you mean by vacation within your budget.  To me, a big part of it was being "released" from day to day responsibilities involving my role as a mom and head of household. Everything after that was icing on the cake.  So define it, and head toward it.  Good for the soul, wherever you go, or whatever you do.
Now enrolling August Anger Management Classes.  Contact me for more information by text, email, or phone.  traceyptyler@gmail.com  269-808-1918

It's too rainy.....cold....cloudy.....to walk.

Well,there is always a reason not to walk.  Poncho in knapsack, I start out.  It's nice and cool, but threatening to rain.  I could easily cancel my plans.  But...no.  What if I get wet?  Will I die?  Nope. Will I melt?  Nope. Never felt hyped up after a walk....always feel....well I feel happy and satisfied with myself.  Wow....nice feeling. btw saw some cool stuff. Anger Management Call/text/email me about enrolling.  269-808-1918  traceyptyler@gmail.com

Spring is fleeting, do it anyway!!!

Got winter blues?  Don't feel like being positive or getting up and out?  Don't wait until the winter blues are gone.  Like spring ramps pushing up through the snow one minute and swaying in warm breezes the next, doing happy positive things does not require you to feel good to start doing it. Do it...take a walk....get a work out....dance....shake out the rugs....like the ramps...they aren't waiting around for" permanent" spring. They are done with winter...regardless of spring's capriciousness.
Enrollment is open for spring Anger Management classes at Desert Streams. Email for more information  or call/text 269-808-1918.

Current Anger Management Classes in Kalamazoo

At the present time, I am teaching two ongoing Anger Management classes.  Enrollment for these two are closed, but please contact me by phone or text or email  for upcoming sessions which will begin in April.  269-808-1918 or  click here to email me

Anger Management in Kalamazoo

Anger Management Classes are ongoing at Desert Streams in Kalamazoo.  New classes are being scheduled.  Call for enrollment information.  Tracey Tyler 269-808-1918

Anger Management Classes

Anger Management Class starts October 20, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Contact Tracey Tyler. Desert Streams,  for enrollment details 269-808-1918.

Anger Management Class in Kalamazoo

Offered on Thursday afternoon starting on October 8, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. and running for 4 weeks.  Contact Tracey Tyler for enrollment information.  Most health care plans cover Anger Management.  Out of pocket payments can be arranged.  269-808-1918.

Stay in the Moment

Get outside today.  Its good for your head.  But while you are walking, keep focused on the beauty of God's creation and the blessings you have been given.  Too many times, we ponder something in our past or ruminate on a future event.  Keep your head clear and present so that you can drink it all in. That is what He created it for.

Problem Solving Circle

  This seed head is from a purple cone flower.  It represents a lot of potential.  That is what a problem is....a lot of potential.  Potential to enrich, become better, stretch, reach beyond what you are now.

  Many times when there is a problem, it is not perceived as an opportunity, but a time to turn away.  In relationships, when a conflict arises, the parties will turn a cold shoulder, move a way physically or emotionally in order to protect themselves from confrontation.  Yet, it is only when we confront our conflicts that we grow.

  A purple cone flower seed head has hundreds of seeds heading in different directions.  They represent all the solutions that can be created if the seeds are allowed an opportunity to germinate. But if someone snaps it off and throws it away....like when we have a conflict and choose to pretend that nothing is wrong...or walk away from the relationship instead of  rolling up our sleeves to solve the problem...those seeds will produce nothing.
  The next time a conflict comes up between you and someone you love, take a timeout...a breather....a short half hour to calm yourself down.  Then go back in and calmly address the problem you are having with that important person.  Maybe they aren't ready to be calm?  Another half hour perhaps?  Calmly work it out....come up with 10 or 15 other ways to look at it or solve it.  If you can be brave and do this, problems will be solved.  Relationships will be enriched.

Anger Management for Women

July Class Schedule is as follows:  

July 3, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

July 8 1:00- 2:30 p.m.

July 10, 11:00- 12:30 p.m.

July 15, 10:00- 11:30 a.m.

Enrollment is closed for this class. Contact Tracey Tyler for Fall enrollment information.

Anger Management for Men

Anger Management            for Men
Class costs $100, runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on 4 consecutive Thursdays starting June 26.  Contact me for enrollment details.

June Anger Management for Women

Enrollment is closed.
There is a compacted Anger Management Class offered during three weeks in June.  The following sessions are scheduled and start Friday, June 13 at 10-11:30 a.m., June 17 at 2 to 3:30 p.m., June 19 at 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the final session will be June 24th from 2 to 3:30 p.m.  The classes are held at Desert Streams on Rambling Road, just south of Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo.  The fee is $100 to be paid upon enrollment.  Email Tracey Tyler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Desert Streams, ttyler@desertstreams.org

Anger Management for Men Tune Ups

Anger Management Tune UpsOffered through Desert Streams

Available this summer is a series of drop in Anger Management "Tune Ups" for men who have completed Anger Management with Tracey Tyler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Desert Streams.  No appointment is necessary and the fee is $25 for each drop in session.  The following sessions are currently scheduled:  June 26 at 10:00 a.m. and July 8 at 5:30 p.m.  Email Tracey for more details.  ttyler@desertstreams.org

Take a deep breath.

  It was really quite simple.  I just wanted to cancel my internet because I had installed a new service with Charter.  So, I got online with ATT.  Can't cancel internet over the internet.  I have to talk to someone in person at ATT.  Oh boy!!!  I can just imagine the sales pitch coming.
  On hold and listening to the elevator music, I recognized some hostile thoughts creeping in.  I began to think about the high pressure pitch I was going to be experiencing.  I began to imagine the number of times I was going to ask to have my service discontinued.  I could feel tension in my shoulders and my breathing began to dysregulate.
  But, this time, I pulled out my imaginary anger management tool box. Enlisting
my breathing technique, I inhaled and exhaled slowly 3 times.  I calmed down.  When my turn came to speak to that real human, I was ready.  Yes, there was a pitch.  But, because I was calm and ready for it, I was so nice!  Not like previous experiences where I got snippy and gave the ATT person on the other side a run for their money.,,,probably ruining their day and getting my blood pressure up.
  This anger management stuff really works....yeah it does!!!

Anger Management for Women

Anger Management for Women is offered this June on Tuesday mornings.  The cost is $100.  Contact Tracey Tyler at Desert Streams for enrollment information.

Stinky Thinking

The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking.  It cannot be changed without changing our thinking."  Albert Einstein

When you get ready to battle your demons, moderating your self-talk goes a long way toward developing a more healthy mindset.  Because we respond emotionally to our perception of events, one component of anger management is to reign in what I call, stinky thinking.  Check out this worksheet which defines eight different types of unhelpful (stinky)  thinking:

http://media.psychologytools.org/Worksheets/English/Unhelpful_Thinking_Styles.pdf

I wish I could say I've never thought this way, but I can say I continue to catch myself and keep my focus on improvement.   How are you doing on these?

Anger Management for Men

Anger Management for Men

April 8, 15, 22, and 29

5:00- 6:30 p.m.

Desert Streams in Kalamazoo

Contact Tracey for details.

traceyptyler@gmail.com