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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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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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.