Finding Usefulness in Anger
Most of us don’t like feeling anger. It’s one of those emotions we think of as purely negative, something to be avoided whenever we can.
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.
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.
Most of us don’t like feeling anger. It’s one of those emotions we think of as purely negative, something to be avoided whenever we can.
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Last we covered the importance of prioritizing self care, but one thing we didn’t touch on is the way our own space can have a
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Dear twentysomethings, Have you read The Defining Decade by Meg Jay? No? You should! I always thought that 30 was the new 20. My twenties
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108 years passed until the Cubs won the World Series in 2016. That’s a long time. More than a lifetime of waiting for most. Years
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