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Art Therapy Demystified
June 3, 2017
Andrea Picard art therapy
Art Therapy Demystified

Art Therapy Demystified and Explained Art therapy is a form of counseling utilized in a therapeutic setting to begin a personal journey encompassing emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing…

Parenting A-Z
June 3, 2017
Andrea Picard parenting
Parenting A-Z

Parenting A-Z: Keeping it simple. Parenting is an indescribable job that changes at any moment, without permission or readiness. Here are a few friendly reminders that raising a…

How to Help Your Anxious Child or Teen
May 27, 2017
Anxiety Lauren Fontana
How to Help Your Anxious Child or Teen

As a therapist who primarily works with children and teens I often see issues of stress and anxiety. One of the things that I love about being a…

6 Things Your Therapist Wishes She Could Tell You ( And Make You Really Believe)
May 26, 2017
Heidi Kalman therapy
6 Things Your Therapist Wishes She Could Tell You ( And Make You Really Believe)

6 Things Your Therapist Wishes She Could Tell You ( And Make You Really Believe)  1) I've been there too.  As therapists, we are taught about the dangers of…

Identity Series: Part II,  Values: What are they?
March 23, 2017
Fariha Newaz self growth
Identity Series: Part II, Values: What are they?

By Fariha Newaz, LCPC Welcome back to part 2 of the Identity Series. I am excited to continue to explore who you are.  I am sure you all…

Your Identity : Who Are You?
January 30, 2017
Fariha Newaz self growth
Your Identity : Who Are You?

Identity Series Part One Identity: Who are you? Join me in this 3 part series where we explore our identity. Part one will focus on what is identity,…

Urban Wellness® Featured in FreshPractice.design!
January 11, 2017
Urban Wellness®
Urban Wellness® Featured in FreshPractice.design!

Hey friends of Urban Wellness®! Some exciting news... Urban Wellness®' office was featured in FreshPractice.design's blog on fresh office designs for therapists, by therapists. Read about our feature…

5  Simple Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Practice into Your Life
December 15, 2016
Heidi Kalman
5 Simple Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Practice into Your Life

5  Simple Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Practice into Your Life By: Heidi Kalman, LCSW Life can be very chaotic and stressful at times. Mindfulness practice can help you…

Three Ways to Keep Your Relationship in the Positive Perspective
November 18, 2016
relationships
Three Ways to Keep Your Relationship in the Positive Perspective

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for The Gottman Institute. "Positive Sentiment Override (PSO) or the Positive Perspective is something that couples can work on every day. Having…

When You and Your Partner Fight
November 18, 2016
relationships
When You and Your Partner Fight

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "It’s an inescapable truth that you and your partner will argue or fight. Often in therapy, I see that couples…

When You Fight Fairly, but Your Partner Doesn’t
November 18, 2016
relationships
When You Fight Fairly, but Your Partner Doesn’t

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "So you’ve scoured the Internet, read a bunch of self-help books, and even seen a therapist to help you learn…

Are You Turning Towards Your Partner?
November 18, 2016
relationships
Are You Turning Towards Your Partner?

*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Psych Central. "...The foundation and inside of a healthy relationship rest on things like trust and commitment, fondness and admiration, turning…