De-stress with BREATHE before finals events May 31-June 3

It’s time to BREATHE and enjoy our quarterly campus pre-funk to finals week that’s all about stressing a little less!

Everyone – students and employees – are encouraged to participate and BREATHE. Make sure you pick up a passport at any BREATHE activity and you will have the opportunity to earn a fun prize.

Thanks so much to ALL of our campus partners, the schedule of events includes BREATHE activities all over campus! Events begin on Tuesday and wrap up on Friday. Please share the schedule with your friends!

And don’t forget as we prepare for finals and the end of the quarter – Just BREATHE!

Thank you! – Gwyn, Sheryl, Yvonne, and Diana (SCC Counselors)

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BREATHE before Finals with a ton of fun & de-stressing activities Thurs., March 10!

Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – March 4–11, 2016.

That’s right, BREATHE is now a whole week, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., March 10!

Activities for the week include:
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and Playoffs at the Gym
Crafts and snacks in the Library
Yoga, Zumba and personal training at the Gym
Ping pong and Dodgeball at the Gym
Arts, crafts and healthy snacks in the Advising & Counseling Center
Paint a pet rock @ SCC Greenhouse (2400 building)
Free 15-minute massage for students at Advising & Counseling Center
Free snacks in FOSS – West Hallway
Ukulele and Stress Wall in PUB
Open swim and more at Helene Madison Pool

*Tips for Reducing or Controlling Stress and Test Taking Tips handouts available at Advising & Counseling Center. Please share the PDFs with students via Canvas and in the classroom or your department.

Encourage students to take a break and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered March 4-11.  We have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

…and guess what – Shoreline employees are encouraged to participate – so make sure you BREATHE too!

For all of the details please review the BREATHE schedule of activities

…and don’t forget… just BREATHE! ~Gwyn, Sheryl, Diana, and Yvonne

BREATHE Sponsored by:
Counseling Services, Library, The Writing & Learning Studio, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education, & Success Coaching.

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BREATHE before Finals with a ton of fun & de-stressing activities March 4-11

Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – March 4–11, 2016.

That’s right, BREATHE is now a whole week, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., March 10!

Activities for the week include:
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and Playoffs at the Gym
Crafts and snacks in the Library
Yoga, Zumba and personal training at the Gym
Ping pong and Dodgeball at the Gym
Arts, crafts and healthy snacks in the Advising & Counseling Center
Paint a pet rock @ SCC Greenhouse (2400 building)
Free 15-minute massage for students at Advising & Counseling Center
Free snacks in FOSS – West Hallway
Ukulele and Stress Wall in PUB
Open swim and more at Helene Madison Pool

*Tips for Reducing or Controlling Stress and Test Taking Tips handouts available at Advising & Counseling Center

Take a break and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered March 4-11. We have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

For all of the details please review the BREATHE schedule of activities

…and don’t forget… just BREATHE!

~Gwyn, Sheryl, Diana, and Yvonne

BREATHE Sponsored by:
Counseling Services, Library, The Writing & Learning Studio, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education, & Success Coaching.

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BREATHE events for Fri., Dec. 4

Our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – continues Fri., Dec. 4 with even more fun, de-stressing activities. Events scheduled for Fri., Dec. 4 are as follows:

9 am – 1:50 pm – Badminton and Basketball in the Main Gym
11 am – 1 pm – Karaoke in the PUB 9102
11:30 am – 12:20 pm – Core Yoga in the Athletics bldg., 3025

We encourage students to take a break from studying and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

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BREATHE events for Thurs., Dec. 3

Our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – continues with our biggest day Thurs., Dec. 3 with an amazing lineup of fun, de-stressing activities. Events scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 3 are as follows:

9 am – 4 pm – Healthy snacks, crafts and games in the Advising & Counseling Center, 5229
10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Table Tennis Tournament in the gym, 3014 (Sign Up!)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Cornhole in the gym, 3014
11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Games and ukuleles in the PUB
11:30 – 2:30 pm – Stress Wall, fun and games and sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read in the PUB
12 – 1 pm – Nature Walk, leave from the Greenhouse near the koi pond behind the 2400 bldg
12:30 – 2:30 pm – Henna Painting in the PUB 9201
12:35 – 1:25 pm – Zumba! in the gym, 3025
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Adopt & Paint a Pet Rock, in the Greenhouse behind the 2400 bldg
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Dodgeball w/ Veterans Services in the gym, TBD
5:05 – 5:50 pm – Gentle Yoga in the gym, 3022

AND – a FREE 15-minute massage for students in the Advising & Counseling Center (5229) from 9 am – 4 pm – First come, first served.

We encourage you to take a break from studying and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

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BREATHE events for Wed., Dec. 2

Our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – kicks off Wed., Dec. 2 with Sports & Yoga and College Dogs! The events scheduled for Wed., Dec. 2 are as follows:

10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Volleyball in Main Gym
11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Indoor Soccer in 3014
12:35 – 1:25 pm – Yoga in 3025
12:30 – 1:30 pm – College Dogs in PUB Lobby

Take a break and participate in any of the BREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

Posted in Announcements, Athletics, Events, Free, Uncategorized Tagged with: breathe, college dogs, finals week, intramurals

Just BREATHE events for Dec. 2 – 4

Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – December 2 – 4, 2015.

That’s right, BREATHE is now three days, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., December 3! Activities include:

-College Dogs in the PUB on Wednesday, December 2
-Step by Step Advising Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 1301
-Recreational activities at the Gymnasium ALL. THREE. DAYS!
-Healthy snacks, arts & crafts, study skills handouts and FREE massage at Counseling Services on Thursday, December 3
-A nature walk on Thursday, December 3
-Adopt and paint a pet rock on Thursday, December 3
-Various activities in the PUB to include games, the famous stress wall, ukuleles, an opportunity to sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read, and henna painting on Thursday, December 3
-Karaoke on Friday, December 4

New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

See above for a BREATHE schedule of activities, and check out Strategies for Test Taking and Tips for Reducing Stress …and don’t forget… just BREATHE! 

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

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Just BREATHE events for Dec. 2 – 4

Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – December 2 – 4, 2015.

That’s right, BREATHE is now three days, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., December 3! Activities include:

-College Dogs in the PUB on Wednesday, December 2
-Step by Step Advising Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 1301
-Recreational activities at the Gymnasium ALL. THREE. DAYS!
-Healthy snacks, arts & crafts, study skills handouts and FREE massage at Counseling Services on Thursday, December 3
-A nature walk on Thursday, December 3
-Adopt and paint a pet rock on Thursday, December 3
-Various activities in the PUB to include games, the famous stress wall, ukuleles, an opportunity to sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read, and henna painting on Thursday, December 3
-Karaoke on Friday, December 4

New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

See above for a BREATHE schedule of activities, and check out Strategies for Test Taking and Tips for Reducing Stress …and don’t forget… just BREATHE! 

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

Posted in Announcements, Events, Free, Services for Students, Uncategorized, Workshops Tagged with: advising and counseling, breathe, counseling services, finals week

Dance Your Stress Away with SCC’s Off-Campus Preschool Co-ops

Come and dance your stress away with families from SCC’s off-campus preschool co-ops!  Ian Dobson, steel drummer, will be performing in the courtyard as a part of BREATHE activities on Thurs., June 4 from 11:30-12:30. This event is sponsored by the SCC Parent Advisory Council and Parent Education.

Did you know that SCC has 7 preschools in the community, serving families of children 0-5 years, from Shoreline to Woodinville. These co-ops, taught by 15 Parent Education Associate Faculty,  offer a unique educational experience consisting of a child-centered preschool laboratory setting with adult-centered lectures and discussion groups. In the preschool classrooms, parents become active partners in their children’s education.

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BREATHE Before Finals Events Across Campus Thurs., June 4

BREATHE is a quarterly event that occurs the Thursday before finals week.

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHE aims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to the SCC community by offering a full day’s worth of activities designed to give students a chance to chill out, relax and most of all – breathe!

Look for FREE activities and giveaways all day!

BREATHE is coordinated by Counseling Services and is facilitated by several campus departments including Student Leadership, Athletics, Office of Special Services, and Parent Education Program.

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