Urban Wellness, Author at Urban Wellness

How to Get Clear on Your Values

When times are tough, like they are in 2020, it can be natural to look at your life and decide things need to change. This

4 “Boring” Self Care Ideas to Try Today

We’ve talked about the importance of self-care many times before. But one thing to remember about taking care of yourself is that it’s not always

Journaling Prompts to Work Through Anxiety

Journaling prompts to work through anxiety Do you ever find yourself wanting to write down your thoughts, but you’re not sure where to begin? When

Showing Up for Our Values, Northwest Side

A Message From Urban Wellness Founder, Maureen Werrbach, LCPC The past few weeks have been very hard and very heavy.⁣ We’re seeing the culmination of

Self Care in a Crisis

If you’re having trouble practicing self-care right now, in the midst of a national crisis, you are not alone. There is so much happening in

Affirmations: What They Are and How to Use Them

What’s an affirmation? Have you ever used an affirmation? Affirmations just are short, positive statements. We use them to affirm positive feelings within ourselves–about ourselves,

How to Spot Child Anxiety

Although many of us don’t get much of an education on mental health in the United States, a lot of folks understand that mental health

7 Ways to be Gentle with Yourself Today

When was the last time you were gentle with yourself? Most of us don’t make a habit of being gentle with ourselves. We set ourselves

How to Teach Your Young Child About Mental Health

Even in 2020, mental health is still a very stigmatized topic in the United States. People might not know exactly why they feel this way,

13 Books to Help Strengthen Your Relationships

Relationships take a lot of work. While the good times feel easy and wonderful, there are times of conflict in every relationship. And, there are

How to Tend to Your Mental Health While Working From Home

Now that we’re a little over a month into the COVID-19 shutdown of regular life, we can start to see what our new normal is,

Setting Boundaries While Social Distancing

Setting boundaries in the best of times can feel hard an unfamiliar. But now, in the midst of COVID-19, as we’re all trying to remain

How To Prepare For An Online Therapy Session

Part of adjusting to the new “normal” of life during the coronavirus pandemic is learning how to connect digitally instead of in person. There are

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