Take 5, a new wellness workshop series from Anoka-Ramsey’s Counseling Department launches Sept. 25

September 09, 2019

This September, Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s Counseling Department is kicking off a monthly workshop series titled Take 5. The series aims to create an opportunity for students at both the Cambridge and Coon Rapids Campus to enhance personal growth and self-awareness through practical application tools.

The inaugural Take 5 event carries the theme of The Mind-Body Connect: Self-Care from the Inside Out, and will be held Sept. 25 featuring Kathy Flaminio, president and founder of 1000 Petals.

During the workshop, Flaminio will discuss practices around the mind-body connection and self-care that will help avoid stress, exhaustion and ultimate burnout.

Coon Rapids Campus
Sept. 25, 2019 │ 11 am to noon
Legacy Room

Cambridge Campus
Sept. 25, 2019 │ 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Rm G202

To celebrate the kick-off of the series, the events held on Sept. 25 will be open to the public.

The Take 5 events planned for the remainder of the year are currently only available to Anoka-Ramsey students, staff and faculty.

Future Take 5 events include*:
Take 5 for Gratitude
Oct. 15 - Coon Rapids Campus
Oct. 16 - Cambridge Campus
Growing Gratitude: How much Gratitude do you have in your life? We know it’s not happiness that brings us gratitude, it’s gratitude that brings us happiness. Learn simple proven techniques to retrain your mind to focus on the positive and improve your well-being.

Take 5 for Healthy Relationships
Nov. 19 - Coon Rapids Campus
Nov. 20 - Cambridge Campus
Learn about the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships in this interactive seminar.

Take 5 for Yoga
Dec. 10 - Coon Rapids Campus
Dec. 11 - Cambridge Campus
Yoga has many health benefits. Join us for yoga where you can relax, breathe, and move to relieve stress.

Take 5 for Relaxation
Feb. 18 - Coon Rapids Campus
Feb. 19 - Cambridge Campus
Simple strategies that you can use every day that can help you reduce stress. This workshop will allow you to take a moment to be kind to yourself and give you basic take away strategies in relaxation techniques.

Take 5 for Healthy Decisions
March 10 - Coon Rapids Campus
March 11 - Cambridge Campus
We make decisions every day that can impact our lives both positively or negatively. This workshop will give you tools to help make positive and informed decisions and keep you on track to reach your goals.

Take 5 for Money Management
April 14 - Coon Rapids Campus
April 15 - Cambridge Campus
A little money, a little discipline over a long time is the key to financial independence. Come to this session to learn how to live within your budget, avoid debt, and save money.

Take 5 for Journaling
May 5 - Coon Rapids Campus a
May 6 - Cambridge Campus
Come to learn the benefits of personal journaling. Learn the types of journals so you can find one that might work for you.

*All events will be held from noon to 1 pm in the Mississippi Room on the Coon Rapids Campus and Rm E202 on the Cambridge Campus unless otherwise listed.
Learn more about the Counseling Department at Anoka-Ramsey and services available at anokaramsey.edu/resources/counseling-services/