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Counseling, Assistance & Referral Service (CARS)

Physical Address:
     1800 Mesa Vista Way
     Albuquerque, NM 87131

Voice (505) 272-6868 (TTY)
Fax (505) 272-6880
Email: cars@unm.edu

Mailing Address:
     MSC02 1770
     1 University of New Mexico
     Albuquerque, NM 87131-001

CARS 25th Anniversary Brown Bag Presentations

Our brown bag presentations have already come and past, you missed out! The information listed below is still listed however, as a reference of what was presented.

As a prelude to our open house at the end of the week CARS staff will be hosting Brown Bag Seminars on a variety of topics in the Student Union Building in the Trail/Spirit meeting room from 12:00 to 1:00pm . Please feel free to bring your brown bag lunch and eat it while you listen to the seminar (lite refresements will be provided at each event).

Listed below is the events date, time, title and descrption. If you plan on attending please help us determine a head count by RSVP'ing via phone at 272-6868 or filling out our online RSVP form here. Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating for everyone but it's not required to attend!

"Retiring Well"

  • Description: Join Dr. Steve Rugala, Director of the UNM Counseling Assistance & Referral Services, for an introduction to the emotional and relational aspects of retirement. A fulfilling retirement is an opportunity for growth and adventure. This noontime seminar will focus upon gracefully navigating this important transition.

  • Date/Time/Place: Monday September 8th, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00pm - Student Union Building Trail/Spirit Meeting Room



    • "Relaxation Techniques"

  • Description: Research has shown that regular use of relaxation techniques decreases stress and anxiety, improves our health, and increases our tolerance for pain. This one hour experiential class will teach a variety of relaxation exercises such as mediation, visualization and progressive muscle relaxation. Handouts on techniques will be provided.

  • Date/Time/Place: Tuesday September 9th, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00pm - Student Union Building Trail/Spirit Meeting Room



    • "Maintaining Self-confidence and Resilience During Times of Change"

  • Description: Often when faced with changes over which we have no control, our self-esteem and natural self-confidence can suffer a blow. In this workshop participants will look at the process of change, ways to cope that strengthen self-esteem and promote emotional resilience, and how we can be better prepared for inevitable changes in the future.

  • Date/Time/Place: Wednesday September 10th, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00pm - Student Union Building Trail/Spirit Meeting Room



    • "Using Art to Reduce Stress"

  • Description: Do you want to learn relaxation techniques? Maybe you want to learn how to express yourself using art and writing. In this Expressive Art Brown Bag you will learn to relax by using art and writing to talk about yourself and your life experiences. Expressive Art helps to release the negative energy that can block your body's ability to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This Brown Bag is not about being an artist! It's about expressing yourself through art. Prior experience is not necessary. Basic materials will be provided.

  • Date/Time/Place: Thursday September 11th, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00pm - Student Union Building Trail/Spirit Meeting Room




    • Directions/Parking Information

    The student union building is located directly north of the Center for Arts and is north of the UNM Bookstore at the corner of Cornell and Redondo Drive (one block north of Central).

    Parking is available (for a small fee) at the parking structure on Redondo Drive, east of the The Center for the Arts and Johnson Center.