Coon Rapids, MN - Have you ever had a good idea under stress? Of course not! People under stress never develop truly innovative ideas and improve productivity, because their brains shift into defense mode. A half-day workshop at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) will explore these issues and offer effective antidotes to workplace stress.

“Bottom Line Laughter” will feature nationally acclaimed comedian and entertainer Stevie Ray, biomedical instructor Dr. Frank Freedman, and psychologist Dr. Deb Huntley. A fun and informative workshop, it will explore the physiological mechanisms invoked by stress and lay the foundation for helping employees change their behavior.

Workshop attendees will learn, laugh and come away with practical ideas for managing stress. The event will offer a great way for people to recharge and enjoy themselves, and learn some techniques that they can take back to the office.

“Bottom Line Laughter” will be offered Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:45 a.m. to noon on ARCC’s Coon Rapids Campus. A program of the ARCC Continuing Education and Customized Training division, it will be held in Rm. D-100 of the Training and Development Center. The cost for registering, which includes continental breakfast, is $169 per person, or $149 per person for groups of three or more. To register, or for more information, call 763-433-1200.

About Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, with campuses in Coon Rapids and Cambridge, has been a leading provider of higher education and training in the north suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the college serves more than 9,700 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. In 2004, more than 7,300 registrants participated in ARCC Continuing Education and Customized Training Courses. ARCC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.