New Ulm Public School

5 Powerful Techniques to Embrace Positive Thinking for Youth

5 Day Sessions: Monday - Friday
Artist/Instructor: Heather Behr - Positive Mindset Coach

Youth Grades 5th-8th Grade:

• Session 1:
  • Dates: July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Time: 1:00-2:30pm
• Session 2:
  • Dates: August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  • Time: 1:00-2:30pm

Youth Grades 9th-12th Grade:

• Session 1:
  • Dates: July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Time: 3:00-4:00pm
• Session 2:
  • Dates: August 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  • Time: 3:00-4:00pm

Course Overview

Positive thinking is about navigating life’s obstacle course with confidence and grace—spotting the silver lining in others, celebrating your own uniqueness, and adding that extra sprinkle of positivity to every challenge you face.

Through fun, interactive group discussions, you’ll discover how negative self-talk can hold you back—and more importantly, how to turn those thoughts around. You’ll learn powerful, practical techniques to reframe your mindset, replace negativity with self-belief, and boost your confidence to new heights.

This program is specially designed for students in grades 5–12, helping them build resilience, confidence, and a positive outlook during some of the most important years of growth. Through engaging activities and real-life examples, students learn how to handle challenges with optimism, strengthen self-esteem, and develop lifelong tools for emotional well-being.

Location

New Ulm Area Community Education
Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center
910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073

Materials

Please bring paper and a pen.