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Healthy Minds
At the YMCA, we want everyone to be strong and healthy in spirit, mind, and body. The new Healthy Minds program is one of the ways we can help you thrive by offering support, mental health education, workshops, opportunities to build meaningful connections with others, and resources to get help when needed.
Have an idea for a mental health topic you’d love to learn more about? Email Mel Kistner, Healthy Minds Program Director, at [email protected]. Mel is also available for 1:1 support if you are feeling overwhelmed, have questions, or would like to talk.
Anxiety Reset Workshop- Pabst
If you feel overwhelmed, stuck or experience anxiety, this workshop is for you. Explore ways to rest your spirit, mind and body and get practical tools and tips you can use to “reset” and calm your nervous system. Based on a best selling book called “The Anxiety Reset” by psychiatrist Gregory Jantz who has a whole person approach to getting freedom from Anxiety. Interactive workshop taught by Mel Kistner, Healthy Minds Program Director.
Choose from 2 identical sessions.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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| Member & Community Participant registration | 12/10/25 | 2/12/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/09/26
Mo - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 01/12/2026 |
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02/12/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 02/12/2026 |
Anxiety Reset Workshop- Schultz Family YMCA
If you feel overwhelmed, stuck or experience anxiety, this workshop is for you. Explore ways to rest your spirit, mind and body and get practical tools and tips you can use to “reset” and calm your nervous system. Based on a best selling book called “The Anxiety Reset” by psychiatrist Gregory Jantz who has a whole person approach to getting freedom from Anxiety. Interactive workshop taught by Mel Kistner, Healthy Minds Program Director
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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| Community participant & Member | 12/10/25 | 2/6/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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02/06/26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Register Closes 02/06/2026 |
Creative Connection Collage Workshop-Pabst
Connect with others as you relax and create. We will be using painted papers, magazines, words and other images to create an expressive collage. Come experiment with paper collage! No art experience needed. All art materials provided. Lead by Mel Kistner, Our Healthy Minds Program Director. Ages 16+
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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| Member & Community Participant Registration | 12/10/25 | 3/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/05/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 03/04/2026 |
Creative Connections Collage Workshop- Schultz Family YMCA
Connect with others as you relax and create. We will be using painted papers, magazines, words and other images to create an expressive collage. Come experiment with paper collage! No art experience needed. All art materials provided.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member & CP Registration | 12/10/25 | 3/9/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 10.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/10/26
Tu - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Register Closes 03/09/2026 |
New Year, New Thoughts Mindset Workshop-Pabst
Start your year with clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical tools to reset your mindset, release limiting beliefs, and create empowering thoughts that align with your goals for the year ahead. Learn ways to identify automatic thoughts that get you stuck and retrain your brain. Step into the new year with intention and a renewed sense of hope. Lead by our Healthy Minds Director Mel Kistner, an experienced counselor and life coach.
Choose from 3 identical sessions. JUST added 3rd session on 1/26!
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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| Member & Community Participant Registration | 12/10/25 | 1/15/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |