Community ACADEMY

Courses to help kids, adults, couples + families

Practical, down-to-earth mental health support.

Wellness Academy provides psycho-educational tools to members of our communities. Wellness Academy courses are rooted in evidence based practices that provide members of our communities with support outside the therapy session, and is meant to be an adjunct to therapy. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Urban Wellness is committed to providing equitable access to support for all community members. All Wellness Academy webinars are offered at a “Pay-what-you-can” (PWYC) rate. We appreciate your contribution to supporting community mental health and wellbeing at any level, whether you can pay $5 or $50. We believe mental health is vital, and wellbeing is for everyone.

COURSES

Uncovering the Why:A Grown-Ups’ Guide for Navigating Back-to-School Behaviors

Uncovering the Why:A Grown-Ups’ Guide for Navigating Back-to-School Behaviors Presented by: Julia Jordan-Lake September 17th, 10-11am CST Duration 1 hour (Live on Zoom or watch ...
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Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening Presented by: Maria Duda, LCSW, 200-RYT and Megan Brady, LCPC, ATR-BC April 9th 9:30-11:15am CST Duration 1 hour 45 minutes (Live on Zoom ...
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Coping with Grief at the Holidays

Coping with Grief at the Holidays November 13, 2021 10:30-11:30am (1 hour) While it feels like everyone around you is getting ready for the joy ...
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Why Some Relationships Crash and Burn: The Science of Attachment in the Dating World

Why Some Relationships Crash and Burn: The Science of Attachment in the Dating World (1 hour) Casual dating and more serious relationships both come with ...
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Heart Chakra Attunement: Yoga and Reiki for Self-Compassion

Heart Chakra Attunement: Yoga and Reiki for Self-Compassion  (90 minutes) Join Maria Duda, LCSW, 200-RYT and Melissa Barrios, LCSW, ICDVP, Reiki Practitioner, as they guide you through ...
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Gentle Yoga and Distance Reiki for Wellbeing

Gentle Yoga and Distance Reiki for Wellbeing (60 minutes) Join Maria Duda, LCSW, 200-RYT and Melissa Barrios, LCSW, ICDVP, Reiki Practitioner, as they guide you through ...
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Winter Wellness: Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing

Winter Wellness:  Take Control of Your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing Presented by: Melissa Barrios, LCSW, ICDVP and Danielle Burks, LCPC   (2 hours) Winter and ...
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Supporting Your Neurodiverse Teen in a Virtual World

Supporting Your Teen:  Social and Emotional Development in a Virtual World Presented by: Julie Feldman, LCSW  (1 hour) Parents.  Are.  Struggling.   Supporting your teen with ...
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Chair Yoga for Wellbeing

Let’s Take a Breather… Chair Yoga for Wellbeing (COMING SOON!) According to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, chair yoga deepens flexibility, increases range of ...
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Feeling Stuck Between Avoidance and Procrastination

Feeling Stuck Between Avoidance and Procrastination Presented by: Danielle Burks, LCPC  (1 hour) How have avoidance and procrastination shown up in your life and kept ...
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Overcoming Test Anxiety to Master Standardized Tests

Overcoming Test Anxiety to Master Standardized Tests Presented by: Charmaine Jake-Matthews, LCPC  (1 hour) It’s common to feel a little bit nervous before a test, ...
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Couples Therapy Bootcamp (for Individuals or Partners)

Couples Therapy Bootcamp Presented by: Nick French, LMFT  (1 hour) Experience a one-hour crash course covering simple and sound relationship skills. Relationships are vital to ...
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Kids and a Pandemic: Navigating Challenging Behaviors

Kids and a Pandemic: Navigating Challenging Behaviors Presented by: Julie Feldman, LCSW  (1 hour) Anxiety over returning to school (or not) this year is something ...
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The World Turned Upside Down: Collective Trauma in Schools

The World Turned Upside Down: Acknowledging the Experience of Collective Trauma for Teachers and their Students Presented by: Amy Johnston, LCSW, PMH-C  (1 hour) Take ...
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Moms.  We are exhausted.  We are depleted.  We are so angry.

Urban Wellness is building a community of moms, for moms, by moms.  We’re going to talk about it, learn from it, and grow through it. 

I’m So Angry: A Place for Mom Rage” is an 8-week supportive space to be honest, build connection and let off some steam.  

Join the waitlist and be the first to know when our first I’m So Angry cohort opens.

8 weeks. $240. In-person and virtual options will be offered.