Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Urban Wellness, we are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals, couples, and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma.

Here at Urban Wellness, we celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a brave space where voices can be heard and liberated.

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Balancing Mental Health and Media

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when consuming digital media. Our smartphones and laptops give us instant access and constant updates 24/7. “Doom-scrolling” can happen on

Ways to Foster Accountable Behaviors in People

Encouraging accountability in individuals and groups is essential for building trust, enhancing teamwork, and promoting personal growth. Here are some effective strategies to foster accountable

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Grow Your Accountability

The Importance of Accountability in Life and for Humanity Accountability is a value that I feel is incredibly essential for individuals to establish in their

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Ways to Foster Play as an Adult

Embracing play as an adult can significantly enhance your wellbeing and creativity. It’s easy to get locked into the boredom of a daily routine and

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Challenge Yourself

Dismantling the Oppressive Beliefs that Live Within Ourselves When thinking about oppression we typically focus on external systems—societal structures, policies and the actions of individuals

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Improve Your Mental Health

In the rush of daily life, we tend to focus on everything else except ourselves. When I’m juggling an urgent to-do list (The kids have

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Self Regulation Tools and Techniques

In our fast-paced world, maintaining emotional regulation is an important tool to support our overall wellbeing. Whether you’re facing everyday stressors or more significant challenges, having tools at your disposal can help you stay balanced and grounded. Here are some effective strategies to help you with regulation emotionally and mentally:

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Spring Rebirth: Grow into a Healthier Life

Spring is a time of renewal. A time we get to slowly awaken, regrow, restart. The process of growth is a slow one. Let’s take

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Connection, Community, Humanity

Community, connection, and humanity are essential pillars of a fulfilling life. Strong communities provide support, resilience, and a sense of belonging. They foster emotional wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation. By nurturing connections with others, we cultivate empathy and understanding, celebrating our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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New Year, New You?

Rather than focus on traditional new years resolutions, what ways can you reflect inwards to build growth?

3 Ways to Increase Self-Compassion

You know the saying, “I’m my own worst enemy,”? Sometimes that’s true. Many of us are a lot harder on ourselves than we are on

3 Easy Practices to Try this Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness month was started all the way back in 1949, as a way to increase awareness about

Daily Habits to Help Manage Anxiety

If you’ve ever lived with anxiety, you know that it’s a daily struggle. We all feel stressed out from time to time, sure, but stress

Procrastination: What It Is and How to Manage It

What is procrastination? Procrastination, simply, is the process of habitually putting things off. When we procrastinate, instead of doing what should be done in the

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Land Acknowledgment: Urban Wellness acknowledges that the lands on which our practice resides with locations in Chicago and Forest Park, Illinois, are on occupied land, and was originally inhabited by Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) peoples before their forced assimilation, labor, and removal from their ancestral lands. We recognize the Native peoples of these lands and invite all to consider supporting Indigenous communities and the fight for Indigenous racial justice.

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