Wellbeing Initiative

Wellbeing Initiative

The YMCA is known as a place where an individual can seek community, connection and physical wellness. Through the Wellbeing Initiative we seek to add to that legacy by also making the YMCA a place where individuals, families and the community can go in order to cultivate and strengthen their emotional and mental health and wellness.

We believe in the pursuit of health, happiness, recovery and a full and satisfying life in the community. We acknowledge that each individuals path will be different, but by addressing every aspect of one’s wellness we can help improve a person’s life. Since we believe that cultivating and strengthening an individual’s emotional and mental health and wellness is a critical component to one’s overall health and wellness, all programming through the
Wellbeing Initiative will be FREE to participants.

The Wellbeing Initiative will offer the YMCA the community a myriad of opportunities to enhance and support their emotional and mental health and wellness. We will do this through a combination of educational and awareness programming, specialized instruction, social-emotional learning, workshops and seminars, community collaborations, as well as connection to community resources and services.

Beginners Meditation Workshop

All Locations
4/29/23 - 4/29/23
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Meditation is not as hard as it seems! Take this beginners meditation class with a certified meditation teacher to practice and learn the proven benefits of meditation. You will go home with simple techniques to help calm your thoughts, focus your mind, let go of stress, and experience more peace and harmony in your life!
– Learn easy ways to meditate that anyone can do
– Discover the health benefits of meditation
– Learn how meditation changes your brain for the better
– Practice simple techniques to use at home
Class will be held in the Blue/Multipurpose Room

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/24/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/29/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
24 / 30 Available Register  

Groove and Grow With Me

All Locations
4/6/23 - 4/27/23
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This class provides parents and/or caregivers an opportunity to join their child’s world through musical play. We will approach music as a medium for play and exploration that will promote developmental growth. Not only does this class provide opportunities for children to grow in their language, social, emotional, and cognitive skills, but it also provides opportunities for children to develop closer relationships with their parent and/or caregiver. This class will provide children with a safe space for self-expression and learning, as well as the tools to groove and grow together.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
2/20/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/06/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 12 Available Register  
04/13/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3 / 12 Available Register  
04/20/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2 / 12 Available Register  
04/27/23
Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2 / 12 Available Register  

Healing The Heart Guided Meditation

All Locations
4/16/23 - 4/16/23
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This guided meditation is designed to help you connect with your heart, ease grief and sadness, soothe anxiety and anger, transform negative self-talk into positive ones, embrace compassion, and tap into your inner well of self-love. Sit comfortably and listen to a certified meditation instructor guide your mind and breath through words and music to bring you closer to yourself.

– Connect to your heart
– Ease grief and sadness
– Transform negative self-talk
– Begin your journey with self-love

Class will be held in the Blue/Multipurpose Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/24/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/16/23
Su - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
27 / 30 Available Register  

Healthy Minds in Harmony

All Locations
4/4/23 - 4/25/23
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Learn practical skills that use music to cope with the stress of life. This is an active participation class where participants will relieve stress and leave with the tools to use to manage stress throughout the week.

No music experience is necessary, just bring a love of music and a desire to use it to feel better.

This class is led by Cheryl Mozdian, MM, Mt-BC. From Summit Music Therapy, LLC.

WHEN/HOW:
• Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• To register, visit the Greater Scranton YMCA online at
www.greaterscrantonymca.org.

COST PER CLASS:
• FREE for members and non-members!

CONTACT:

• For more information, contact Kevin Whelley, Director of Wellbeing Initiatives, at [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/22/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/04/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
04/11/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
04/18/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  
04/25/23
Tu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
20 / 20 Available Register  

Journey Through The Nervous System

All Locations
4/1/23 - 4/1/23
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Did you know that your mind, body and breath all work together to keep you feeling your best? Whether we are stressed or relaxed, our nervous system has a direct impact on how we feel. Discover how your mind, body and breath affect your health and wellness. Learn how to switch from the stress response to the rest response through education and simple techniques you could do at home!

– Learn about your nervous system
– Discover how to let go of stress
– Experience diaphragmatic breathing
– Practice simple techniques to use at home

Class will be held in the Community Room. 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/24/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/01/23
Sa - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
23 / 30 Available Register  

NAMI: Connections Recovery Support Group

All Locations
4/13/23 - 4/27/23
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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Program is a peer-led support group program for any adult (18+) with a mental health condition. Group meetings are held once a week, once every other week or monthly and last for 90 minutes. This program offers participants the support of peers who understand their point of view and celebrate their successes.

Groups occur on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 12:00PM-1:30PM


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/20/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/13/23
Th - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
04/27/23
Th - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  

NAMI: Family Support Group

All Locations
4/10/23 - 4/24/23
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The NAMI Family Support Group Program is a peer-led support group for family and friends of people experiencing mental health conditions. NAMI Family Support Group participants an opportunity to learn from their common experience. All groups are confidential and participants may share as much or as little personal information as they want.

Groups occur on the 2nd and 4th Monday from 7:00PM-8:30PM


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/20/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/10/23
Mo - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
04/24/23
Mo - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  

NAMI: Hearts and Minds

All Locations
4/4/23 - 4/27/23
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NAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to better manage their health; mentally and physically.  This program provides current research and information on how mental and physical health are connected, with a focus on how to effectively address symptoms and conditions.  Participants in the full course will gain information on managing medications, chronic pain and improving sleep.  Additional health topics and areas of interest are discussed, along with actionable ways to improve health and wellness with tools, strategies and simple steps that make sense and aren’t overwhelming.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/22/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/04/23
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/06/23
Th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/11/23
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/13/23
Th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/18/23
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/20/23
Th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/25/23
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  
04/27/23
Th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
9 / 10 Available Register  

NAMI: Momma Bears

All Locations
4/4/23 - 4/18/23
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Momma Bears is a FREE 90-minute recovery support group for moms who are pregnant and/or post-partum and struggling with their emotional well-being. Momma Bears is led by moms who have also experienced these struggles.

Momma Bears occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 7:00PM-8:30PM .


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/20/23 4/18/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/04/23
Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  
04/18/23
Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
10 / 10 Available Register  

Sound Meditation Workshop

All Locations
4/23/23 - 4/23/23
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Experience the power of sound with this special workshop designed to help you quite your thoughts, deepen your breath, and feel more present in your body. Sound meditation uses sound, music, and specialized instruments to promote deep relaxation. This is a great way to feel the benefits of meditation for people who may struggle with sitting in silence. Sound meditation fills the mind with music, so you can let go of stress and feel more at ease.

– Feel the power of sound
– Calm your busy mind
– Soothe anxious thoughts
– Experience deep relaxation

Class will be held in the Blue Multi-Purpose Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/24/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/23/23
Su - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
22 / 30 Available Register  

The Art of Connection

All Locations
4/3/23 - 4/3/23
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Spirited Art® is an optimistic, creative painting class for folks who want to learn the basics of acrylic painting in the company of great friends. In each class we will show you step-by-step how to create your own masterpiece that you can be proud of and take home. Spend some time and relax with us. You may learn a little color theory, perspective and be introduced to the elements of design.

Class is for individuals 60+

Classes will be held at the tables by the teaching kitchen. 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/28/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/03/23
Mo - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11 / 16 Available Register  

Yoga For Beginners

All Locations
4/5/23 - 4/26/23
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Join us for our all-inclusive beginners yoga classes! No experience necessary. Yoga is accessible to everyone. It creates a connection between mind, body and breath to enhance well-being, release stress, and unwind tension. Learn how to find balance inside and outside in a judgement-free zone where everyone feels welcome. This gentle class is designed for any adult who can sit on a yoga mat!

Classes will be held in the Blue/Multipurpose Room


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At Family MemberMemberNon-Member
3/22/23 4/30/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/05/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
28 / 30 Available Register  
04/12/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
29 / 30 Available Register  
04/19/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
28 / 30 Available Register  
04/26/23
We - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
28 / 30 Available Register