Urban Wellness, Author at Urban Wellness

How EMDR Can Help You Move Forward

So often I hear these words from my clients: “I just cannot get past this”. The “this” that they are trying to move past can

The Grey Divorce: Steps for Adult Children to Make it Through

In life, no matter who you are, you sometimes are never prepared for the events life will throw your way. After 34 years of marriage,

Holiday First Aid

Sparkly lights, jingle bells, elves on shelves, ribbons and wrappings, all reveal holiday fanfare. The dreams of perfection, good feels, and the carrying on of

The ABCs of Holiday Health: Part Two

Welcome back! Hope you enjoyed The ABCs of Holiday Health: Part One. Keep reading to learn more strategies for a successful holiday season! Make a

The ABCs of Holiday Health: Part One

The seasons are officially changing! As the days get shorter and colder, signs of the holidays –Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, New Year’s—are all around

Understanding “Pressure Points” in our Relationships

As a therapist who often works with couples or individuals with relationship issues, it is fascinating to see the patterns that emerge. We all have

Five Reasons People Avoid Therapy

5 Reasons People Avoid Therapy We all have points in our lives where what we’re doing, how we’re experiencing the world, and the obstacles we

Identity Series Part Three: Putting it All Together

Values + decision making = who we are (Identity!) Welcome back to part 3 of the Identity Series. I am excited to help you figure

The Stigma of Therapy

The Stigma of Therapy Recently, I have been hearing more and more of the stigma people have towards therapy. We are brought up in a

5 Ways That Being More Independent Can Lead to a Better You!

5 Ways That Being Independent Can Lead to a Better You Being independent can add an additional layer to being happy. There have been so

Expressing to Connect: Dance/Movement Therapy for People with Dementia

Expressing to Connect: Dance/Movement Therapy for People with Dementia As the population of older adults is increasing, it is relevant and necessary to find therapies

Why a Little Boredom is Healthy This Summer

Why a Little Boredom is Healthy this Summer A recent article from Microsoft Corporation found that people lose concentration faster than goldfish. The study proposes

How to Help a Friend Experiencing Infertility

How to help a friend experiencing infertility. For parents who are struggling to conceive, it may appear as if babies are everywhere: pregnancy announcements on

Using Movement to Heal Trauma

Using Movement to Heal from Trauma It appears every time we tune into the news, something catastrophic is happening. We are all exposed to trauma

Author: Urban Wellness