Wednesday Wonder Woman: Tyra Gardner

Tyra S. Gardner is the CEO of Tyra S. Gardner Consulting and At A Moments Notice, LLC. Tyra has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters Degrees in Education, Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology and currently completing her PhD. In Psychology. she is a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist, Speaker and Psychotherapist specializing in individual and family therapy, relationships, phobias, anxiety, shopping addiction, stress management, cyber psychology and business therapy. This Wonder Woman is also a contributor to a number of media outlets including TMZ, Daily Mail, Askmen.com, Today, Slay, Women’s Health Magazine.

Tyra’s mission is to encourage others to adapt to change and establish a work life balance while coping with life’s challenges. Her motto is “always be prepared for the unexpected, recession proof your life, it all starts with you!”
Fancy: How would you describe your swagher? What makes Tyra, Tyra?

Tyra: Tyra’s swagher is positivity, determination, commitment, thoughtfulness, and loyalty. What makes Tyra, Tyra is her since driven that aspires to help everyone she comes in contact.

Fancy: What inspired your interest in psychology? 

Tyra: I have always had an interest in understanding the mind and how people behave and think. I initially wanted to become a lawyer. However as I studied further into the field of psychology, I realized that this is a broad field that had unlimited growth, and I wanted to learn all that I could to help others in various aspects from Clinical to Media to Cyberpsychology.

Fancy: You’re known as the “NotsoPsychotherapist” because of your different approach to therapy focusing on a reality based approach to current life situations that people experience. Can you tell us more about that?

Tyra: The “Notsopsychotherapist” evolved from the way I incorporate therapy into all aspects of personal and business life. My approach to therapy is reality based or reality therapy. This focuses on realistic responsibility and ownership to the present. Many people focus on past and experience problems with hearing the truth. I assist clients with determining realistic outcomes to everyday problems and accepting of “their realities”.

Everyone has their own since of “reality and normalcy” which makes each of us different. However when we experience any issues with “change”, this is when problems develop.

Fancy: While some are working to change the stigma attached to mental health and therapy in the Black community, what are your thoughts on the matter as a professional?

Tyra: Mental health and therapy in the Black community has always been a problem due to people not wanting to obtain help for their problems. As a professional, I want all communities to understand the connection that an impaired mental health can have over physical health. For example, people do not understand that when we are stressed, it can have a major impact on our heart and other major medical factors. As a professional, I feel that awareness is important.

Fancy: What topics do you typically speak on?

Tyra:

Topics that I speak on are:

• How to Manage Anger
• How to Control Anger in Business and Personal
• The Art of Saying No, Conflict Resolution and Mediation
• The Art of Business Communication
• Managing Work Life Balance
• Mental Wellness and Business
• Ways to Understanding Teenagers
• How to help child and adolescent students cope with separation anxiety and paranoia.
• How to help child and adolescent with depression
• Ways to Understanding Depression
• Knowing when to tap out because you are burnt out.
• The Healthy Effects of Minding Your Own Business
• Recession Proofing Your Life
• Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)

Fancy: What do you find most rewarding about your work?

Tyra: What I find most rewarding about my work is helping people feel good about solutions to problems. When I can make a difference this is the most rewarding for me.

Fancy: What are some signs of those struggling with anger management?

Tyra: Physical signs of those struggling with anger issues are increased blood pressure, pressure in the head and/or sinus, chest tightening, tingling in fingers or arm, fatigue, increased irritability, short answers, aggressive tone, aggressive behavior, headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, teeth grinding, jaw clenching, rapid heart rate, increased sweating, feelings of heat normally around face or neck, and nervousness.

Fancy: Do you have any tips to help the above?

Tyra: Tyra’s Ten Anger and Stress Tips

1. Think before you respond (self control) and stay in your lane. Know when to address issues not relating to you.
2. Remain calm and take a deep breath.
3. Never respond when angry.
4. Identify possible solutions.
5. Exercise.
6. Take a time out and remove self from situation (if it is a now situation).
7. Don’t hold a grudge. Let it go.
8. Humor- humor relaxes the body and releases tension.
9. Stick with “I” statements- don’t put blame on others.
10. Know when to seek help.

Fancy: Do you have any upcoming events or projects that you care to share?

Tyra: Upcoming Events: Seminars on How to Manage Anger, How to Handle Difficult Clients, and The Art of Business Communication

I am also releasing a book in May 2018 titled “Maintaining Good Mental Health”.

Follow and connect with Tyra below:

http://www.tyrasgardner.com

http://www.wowcenterofmindfulness.com

Facebook: Tyra Gardner

IG: Angerdr.tyra

Twitter: Angerdr.tyra

-Fancy