2025 is the year where you take control of your own health, success, and life-direction. The Arizona Relationship Institute has a great series of free classes happening monthly throughout the year. These classes are a great way for those that are seeking free therapy to get an introduction to who we are and how therapy works.
Free Therapy Classes for Couples and Individuals
Whether you would like to sign-up and attend our free classes by yourself, or bring your partner to make it a couples class attendance, the topics covered in these helpful and informational gatherings can be helpful to one and all. Attending a free class as a couple is a great way to test YOURSELVES as well, and see how you respond to the topics and in a basic therapy setting. If or your partner are unsure of whether therapy can help, we highly recommend you attend a free class first!
Topics Covered in Free Classes at AZRI
We have a great lineup of topics for our 2025 free classes that are timely, relevant, and great introductions to self-reflection, self-improvement, and self-exploration.
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- January 11th – Goal Setting
- February 8th – Sex and Intimacy
- March 8th – The Highly Sensitive Person
- April 12th – How Paper and a Pencil Get You Unstuck!
- May 10th – Burnout
- June 14th – Parenting the Rainbow (LGBTQ)
- July 12th – Why Self-Compassion?
- August 9th – Parenting
- September 13th – Explore and Discover Through Art Experiential
- October 11th – Mindfulness
- November 8th – Setting Boundaries/Surviving the Holidays
- December 13th – Communication 101
January 2025 Free Therapy Class – Goal Setting
The first step in improving yourself, your situation, or your relationship is to set a goal to work toward. In this free class hosted by Daniel Larsen of The Arizona Relationship Institute, you will learn about goal setting and be taught the tools of setting and keeping goals.
When: Saturday, January 11th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-goal-setting/
February 2025 Free Therapy Class – Sex and Intimacy
AZRI Therapist Donnella Lincoln hosts an introduction to Sex and Intimacy in this free class. A great option for couples or individuals, the Sex and Intimacy free class helps individuals understand their own feelings and shows a way to connect on a deeper level with others.
When: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-sex-and-intimacy/
March 2025 Free Therapy Class – The Highly Sensitive Person
Are you more sensitive and empathetic to others? Do you feel, love, and suffer on a deeper level than others? Therapist Donnella Lincoln leads this introduction to what sets some people apart from others, and how more those more sensitive should organize their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
When: Saturday, March 8th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-the-highly-sensitive-person/
April 2025 Free Therapy Class – How Paper and a Pencil Get You Unstuck
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you cannot make a move? Have you ever felt stuck in your life or a situation and are unsure of how to get out of it? We have all felt like this during hard times in our lives, and in our April free class, Denise Stanfield shows us how to get organized and take action. Simple tools you already have can get your thoughts and worries out of your head and onto paper, where a remedy for your stresses starts to take shape. Don’t miss this class!
When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-how-paper-and-a-pencil-get-you-unstuck/
May 2025 Free Therapy Class – Burnout
Burnout is a form of exhaustion that can leave you feeling hopeless and unable to feel contentment or pleasure from things you used to love. Burnout can last for months or years and develop into severe forms of depression like dysthymia if not addressed. In our April free class, Daniel Larsen will explain more about what causes burnout, what it is, how to avoid it, and how to overcome it.
When: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-burnout/
June 2025 Free Therapy Class – Parenting the Rainbow
How are parents supposed to handle complex sexual and gender identity exploration in their children? AZRI’s Carla Beedy discusses the LGBTQ+ topics parents should discuss, and their children are already discussing. Parenting the Rainbow is a free class in-which parents, couples, and individuals can gain insight into current LQBT topics as they relate to family and parenting.
When: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/parenting-the-rainbow-lgbtq/
July 2025 Free Therapy Class – Why Self-Compassion?
YOU are the most important person in your life, though many of us struggle with poor views of our own self-worth. Even those that do not suffer from self-esteem problems can find themselves mistreating themselves physically and mentally from time-to-time. “Why Self-Compassion?” is a free July class that will help you to remember your own self-worth, remember to love yourself, and never forget how precious your gift of life is – even through the struggles.
When: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-why-self-compassion/
August 2025 Free Therapy Class – Parenting
An introduction to parenting therapy, family therapy, and parenting topics such as “blended families,” “Divorce and Separation,” and more. Hosted by Lynell Jones, our parenting class is above and beyond what you are expecting and parents and couples will find the event helpful and fascinating.
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-parenting/
September 2025 Free Therapy Class – Explore and Discover Through Art Experiential
Art can be therapeutic; but the therapeutic benefits of art go far beyond our imaginations, and the connection between our feelings/emotions and the art we create is deeper than most realize. AZRI’s Denise Stanfield hosts this exploration of Art Experiential that is not to be missed…
When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/explore-and-discover-through-art-experiential/
October 2025 Free Therapy Class – Mindfulness
Whether you are new to mindfulness or are more familiar with the concept, Therapist Donnella Lincoln dives into how mindfulness works and how it is connected to our everyday lives. A great free therapy class for individuals, the mindfulness class is also a great option for couples. Sign-up early, as this class is sure to fill-up quickly.
When: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-mindfulness-2/
November 2025 Free Therapy Class – Setting Boundaries / Surviving The Holidays
Just in time for the holiday season, Therapist Donnella Lincoln hosts a free class on setting boundaries AND surviving the holiday season. The two are closely-linked topics, and those that are unable to set boundaries (with family, work, responsibilities, etc.) are most likely to be overwhelmed during the holiday season. Sign-up for this free class that is highly anticipated.
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-setting-boundaries-surviving-the-holidays/
December 2025 Free Therapy Class – Communication 101
Communication is at the root of all of our relationships and, without proper communication, problems are sure to arise. Communication 101 is a free class hosted by Donnella Lincoln that goes over the basics of communication. It can serve as a refresher for those that have trouble communicating their feelings, thoughts, and emotions; or as an introduction to those who have never even considered how the way the communicate affects their daily lives.
When: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 | 10AM – 12PM Noon
More Info: https://azri.org/event/free-class-communication-101/
Benefits of Free Classes At The Arizona Relationship Institute
All of our free classes offer information presented in an entertaining and engaging fashion, but the benefits of attending our free classes go far beyond just that. Our classes serve as a wonderful introduction to our family and staff here at the Arizona Relationship Institute; and as an introduction to the topics we most often work-with at AZRI.
Get Free Time With Therapists and Learn If Therapy is Right For You
These classes are FREE! But the best part is that they are free and presented by AZRI Therapists, Associate Therapists, and Student Interns. These classes are a great way to spend time discussing the topics around therapy, meet the therapists and staff, and to get a glimpse into what therapy could be like for your situation and needs.
