Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Reduce stress and live with greater ease through this clinically-tested mindfulness meditation program.
Cultivate self-awareness
Respond rather than react to stress
Change habitual reactivity patterns
Learn the most established and respected mindfulness training program
What is MBSR?
An evidence-based, life-affirming, skill-based course focused on the practices of mindfulness. MBSR is a scientifically validated, non-religious program created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979. The key to mindfulness is a non-judgmental awareness that enables you to respond with greater clarity, stability and understanding to life’s stressors, rather than reacting in unhealthy ways. The program consists of eight weekly two and 1/2 hour classes, and a one-day retreat (on a weekend) between sessions six and seven.
spring ’24 series to be scheduled
One-hour sessions will be posted soon! An information session is required to enroll in the 8-week Summer Series.
“Mindfulness and meditation have always been a challenge for me. Going through MBSR shifted my perspective where I meditate every morning and incorporate mindful walking and breathing in my life every day.”
Who is MBSR for? Maybe you or Those you support, if …
undergoing stress, including work, school, family stress, financial stress, illness aging, grief, uncertainty about the future
suffering with medical conditions, including chronic pain, cardiovascular problems, fibromyalgia, cancer, GI distress, autoimmune disorders, or with psychological conditions, including anxiety & panic, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbances
improving prevention and wellness including learning how to take better care of yourself, increasing your creativity
What Participants Can Expect
A highly participatory, supportive, and structured program with guided instruction in mindful meditation practices, gentle stretching and mindful movement, group dialogue and mindful communication exercises, daily home assignments, guided meditations and workbook.
Gaining the benefits of MBSR requires commitment to attendance, participation, and practice. The program involves homework and daily practice outside of class to build the skills over the 8 weeks and strengthen them in the weeks and life that follow.
A few of the Researched Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
There are over 4,000 published papers on the effects of mindfulness and research continues to increase. While mindfulness practices are not suitable for or have the same effects on everyone, the potential benefits are being proven through research.
Cleveland Clinic, Evidence-based Mindfulness: What Science Tells Us About Mindfulness Meditation and Its Benefits of brain/immune health, mental health, chronic pain, and sleep.
American Psychological Association, What Are the Benefits of Mindfulness? Reduced rumination (repetitive thinking about a negative), reduced stress, improved memory, increased focus, increased mental flexibility, improved relationships.
Harvard Medical School, Mindfulness Literally Changes the Brain, Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Mental Stress.
Case Western University, Mindfulness in the Workplace Improves Employee Focus, Attention, and Behavior
Group clients
We offer and schedule MBSR with and through organizations and group clients. Contact us to discuss sponsoring MBSR for people you support, manage, or care for and about.
MBSR introduces skills and practices that build on each other to help us live our fullest life.