Live Online Enrichment Classes for Homeschoolers & Teens
Learn. Explore. Grow.
Engaging online classes designed to help teens better understand themselves, their emotions, relationships, and the world around them.
Welcome!
The Academy offers live online enrichment classes for homeschoolers and teens who want to learn about psychology, emotional wellness, confidence, and practical life skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
Classes are designed to encourage curiosity, discussion, self-awareness, and real-world learning.
Classes are educational enrichment and are not therapy or mental-health treatment.
Psychology of Everyday Life
A 6-week live online course exploring how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and habits influence everyday life.
Explore the fascinating world of psychology and discover how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and habits influence everyday life.
Students will explore:
- Week 1: What Is Psychology? Understanding Yourself
- Week 2: Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviors
- Week 3: Personality & Individual Differences
- Week 4: Stress, Anxiety & the Brain
- Week 5: Relationships & Communication
- Week 6: Habits, Motivation & Change
Confidence, Emotions & Coping Skills
Ages 10–13 · $15 per class
Explore confidence, emotional awareness, managing difficult emotions, coping strategies, self-talk, and practical tools for handling everyday challenges. New topics each week.
View Upcoming ClassesLife Skills & Psychology
Ages 13–17 · $15 per class
Learn practical life skills while exploring the psychology behind everyday decisions, relationships, habits, motivation, communication, and personal growth. New topics each week.
View Upcoming ClassesDrop-in classes are individual one-hour live online classes. Students can register for one class at a time—no multi-week commitment required.
October 2026
Psychology of Everyday Life
Tuesdays · 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Beginning October 13
$75
Confidence, Emotions & Coping Skills
Wednesdays · 4:00–5:00 PM ET
$15 per class
Life Skills & Psychology
Thursdays · 7:00–8:00 PM ET
$15 per class
All classes are held live online.
Four simple steps
Choose your class
Select the 6-week Psychology of Everyday Life course or one of the individual drop-in classes.
Complete the registration form
Provide the student's and parent/guardian's information.
Submit payment
Psychology of Everyday Life: $75 · Drop-in classes: $15 each. Venmo: @audreyderer — please include the student's name and class name in the Venmo payment note.
Receive your class information
You will receive confirmation and the information needed to join your online class.
Good to know
Who are the classes for?
Our initial classes are designed for kids and teens ages 10–17.
Do students need to be enrolled in a homeschool program?
No. Classes are open to teens who are interested in enrichment and personal development.
Are these therapy classes?
No. These are educational enrichment classes and are not therapy, counseling, or mental-health treatment.
Can my student join a drop-in class without taking previous classes?
Yes! Each drop-in class is designed to stand alone, so students can join whenever a topic interests them.
Is Psychology of Everyday Life a drop-in class?
No. Psychology of Everyday Life is a six-week course. Students register for the complete six-week session.
How are classes held?
Classes are held live online using a secure video meeting platform. Class information will be provided after registration.
Ready to join?
Give your teen an opportunity to explore psychology, build practical skills, and learn more about themselves in a fun and engaging online environment.
Questions?
Email: Audrey0111@comcast.net
About the Instructor
Audrey Taormina, MS, LPC, LCADC
Audrey is a licensed professional counselor with experience working with teens and adults. She created the Academy to provide engaging educational opportunities that combine psychology, personal growth, emotional wellness, and practical life skills.
Classes are educational enrichment and are not therapy or mental-health treatment.