June 16thm 2008 to August 21st, 2008: Eight Weekly Life Solutions Training Seminars exclusivley for staff of  Sparrow Hospice, St. Lawrence Campus.

Telka's Unique Life Changing "Life Solutions" 11-Session Programs
Attend Life Solutions Seminars for *self-improvement,   * Skill building  *Professional Development  *Motivation & Inspiration. 
*Attend Life Solutions Groups for treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, stress and relationship problems.       

Telka Arend-Ritter L.M.S.W., P.C.
Hamilton  Professional Center
2109 Hamilton Road, Suite 116
Okemos, Mi 48864
Phone: 517-853-5799  Fax: 517-381-2815
Click here for directions: Map

For first time visitors to Telka's office:  The Hamilton Center is located in Downtown Okemos,
1 block East of the Hamilton Rd and Okemos Rd.      
Directions from I 96:  Okemos Exit 110. Head North on Okemos rd for 3 miles,
Then turn right onto Hamilton Road, just one block on right. 
Directions From Mt Hope:  East on Mt Hope until it dead ends into Okemos Rd.  
Turn North (left) onto Okemos Rd.     Turn  East (right) onto Hamilton Road,  1 block on right .
                                                                                              

The Hamilton Center is located on the South side of Hamilton road, directly across from the Marathon gas station. 2109 Hamilton road  is 1 block East of Okemos rd, and ½ block west of the “round-about” intersection of Hamilton and Marsh. Most people heading East on Hamilton drive past the building. They pass the building by driving around the Marsh/Hamilton traffic circle because they did not realize the building was sooooooo close to the Okemos Road intersection.  The Hamilton Center  has two front entrances.  Telka's is the East entrance, or more easily described as the entrance WITHOUT the ramp. Please enter into a lobby/reception area.   You will see signs posted that direct you to  suite 116, which is the first hallway off the lobby.  

 Telka's  Life Solutions 11-Session Group Therapy  Programs are held at:
2109 Hamilton Rd,  Hamilton Professional  Center Conference Room , Okemos, Michigan 48864 

Program Description:  

Session #1  Beginning Life Solutions.“What is healthy?” “How can I change? Where do I start?” This session explores insights into coping with stress and beginning a personalized strategy plan for “Life Solutions". 

Session #2  Stressful Relationships . This session defines the difference between assertive, aggressive and passive relationships. 

Session #3 Emotional Healing: Understanding and healing emotions. In this program, the differences between normal painful emotions and medical mood disorders are examined.  Depression and anxiety tests are administered and discussed. 

Session #4 Healing Anger .In this unique program, participants learn to “heal” anger so that  fears of losing control are resolved. Participants develop the skills to address and diffuse all types of anger including road rage,  relationship violence, and anger in the workplace.

Session #5 Coping WITHOUT bad habits. “It is hard fighting an enemy who has outposts in your head.”  Here, participants discover the power and  of thoughts and how they influence bad habits such as over eating, spending, co-dependency and low self-esteem.                                                                                                           

Session #6  Healing Relationships: Recognizing and maintaining healthy relationships. “What’s healthy love?  This program discusses mature love verses dependency and immature love. Learn strategies to build healthy relationships with self or others. 

Session #7    Healing Worry and Fear.    Some people make changes only when life gets too painful the way it is. This session addresses the fears related to change by breaking the “worry habit” and overcoming procrastination.           

Session #8   Living With Stress    Learn coping strategies that allow the healing of painful emotions. This session sheds light on how to transform pain into purpose. 
 
Session #9 Confidence Building: Why do I think that I am not enough? Become a role model in your own life by learning how to reclaim personal power and to eliminate the “Hitler Thinking”. 
           
Session #10 Dealing with difficult people   From ex-lovers, to in-laws, teenagers, co-workers and bosses, this session addresses the lessons that difficult people bring to our lives and ways to tolerate and celebrate those lessons.

Session # 11 Letting go: Putting the past behind.  Holding on to past pain serves a purpose. This session explores why we carry yesterday into now.  Learn how to release the past if you choose.  Letting go is a decision.
 
 

Fall evening Program  Begins Monday, September 8th, 2008  5:00p to 6:20p. (Now enrolling)
 9-08-08   #1        Beginning Life Solutions.
 9-15-08   #2        Stressful Relationships.
 9-22-08   #3        Emotional Healing: Understanding & coping with emotions.
 9-29-08   #4        Healing Anger.
10-06-08   #5       Coping WITHOUT  bad habits.
10-13-08   #6       Healing Relationships.
10-20-08   #7       Healing Worry and Fear.
10-27-08   #8       Living with Stress: Transform pain into purpose.
11-03-08   #9       Confidence Building: Why do I   think  that I am not enough?
11-10-08  #10      Dealing with difficult people.
11-17-08  #11      Letting go: Putting the past behind.

Winter Evening Program Begins Monday, January 12th 2009    5:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. (Accepting early enrollment now)
1-12-09    #1        Beginning Life Solutions.
1-19-09      #2          Stressful Relationships.
1-26-09    #3        Emotional Healing: Understanding & coping with emotions.
2-02-09    #4        Healing Anger.
2-09-09    #5       Coping WITHOUT  bad habits.
2-16-09    #6       Healing Relationships.
2-23-09    #7       Healing Worry and Fear.
3-02-09    #8       Living with Stress: Transform pain into purpose.
3-09-09    #9       Confidence Building: Why do I   think  that I am not enough?
3-16-09      #10       Dealing with difficult people.
3-23-09   #11     Letting go: Putting the past behind.


(*Sessions in progress)  Summer Evening Program  Mondays 5:00p to 6:20 p.m.
8-11-08   #9       Confidence Building: Why do I think  that I am not enough?
8-18-08   #10     Dealing with difficult people.
8-25-08   #11     Letting go: Putting the past behind. 

*Sessions in progress may be attended as "make-up sessions" from missed sessions in a prior series, as a "touch-up' refresher session
for graduates of prior programs or on an "as needed" basis if space allows.    
 
Group Enrollment is limited to 10 members. These powerful and unique therapy experiences meet weekly for 11 weeks. The cost of this 1 hour and 20 minute cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused  group treatment program is covered by most major insurance companies. 

                                                                                                
Insurance Coverage Information: Telka Arend-Ritter L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W. is  a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker for the state of Michigan.   
 

Telka was awarded her Accreditation of Certified Social Workers in 1986.  
During the same year, she was also awarded a certification in accredited addictions counselors.
She has been a member of the National Association of Social Workers for over 20 years. 
Telka is able to participate with any medical insurance company that recognizes and participates with Masters level Licensed Social Workers
 in private, solo practice.  Telka is a paneled provider for the following insurance companies:
PHP, SPHN, Blue Care Network, BCN Cigna, Traditional BCBS, Blue Choice, 
BCBS POS,  several Messa policies, Messa Tri Med, Aetna, McLaren and Medicare.
Telka is also a HMO provider for Magellan and for Value Options. Telka's medical billing company is Mid-Michigan Medical Management owned by MaryBeth Houpt at 517-676-9788.

For specific insurance questions, contact the number on the back of your insurance card.
For additional information on how to access cognitive-behavioral treatment  services call Telka directly at 517-853-5799
or email : telkaar@comcast.net

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