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 What is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR) Training?
There is a gap between knowing what to do and knowing how to do
it. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction provides a path for both. Developed more than two decades
ago at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center by Jon
Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Mindfulness Training helps a person live in the
present moment and to ride more easily the ups and downs of life. By
intentionally bringing a non-judgmental awareness to breathing,
body sensations, thoughts, and feelings--including fears, anger
frustrations, desires, and self doubts--a person is better equipped
to deal with the challenges of life.
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Who should participate?
The program
is for those interested in self-development and learning ways to
reduce day-to-day stress. You may join either by self or
healthcare provider-referral. Some participants join the program
with psychological or medical conditions (headaches, depression,
chronic pain, heart disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal
problems, anxiety and panic disorders, etc.). The program is
complementary to traditional therapies.
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 What
can be learned?
People
simply observe what arises in the body and mind, perceiving each
experience as an event in their own field of awareness. This
fuller, moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness known as
Mindfulness frees a person to make clearer and more attuned
decisions.
The majority
of people completing the program report lasting decreases in
problematic physical and psychological symptoms. Most people also
report an increased ability to relax, greater energy and
enthusiasm for life, heightened self-confidence and an increased
ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term
stressful situations.
Scientific
research indicates that while not "curing" medical problems,
conventional medical treatment outcomes have in many cases been
greatly improved by MBSR as evidenced by reduced drug therapies
and reduced progression of disease.
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How long
is the program?
The
Mindfulness program takes place in 2½ hour class-like sessions,
once weekly for 8 consecutive weeks. There is also a one 7-hour
Saturday class meeting and individual pre-program interview.
Using this
mind/body approach regularly calls for a time investment of 45
minutes per day, 6 days a week throughout the duration of the
program. The course consists of activities that cultivate the
practice of living mindfully. This includes meditation,
relaxation, easy stretching postures, class discussions and home
supported exercises with CD's and workbook handouts.
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What is the cost of the
program?
The
full cost of the program including
course materials is $450. A senior discount is available. Payment
arrangements will be considered on an individual basis.
Upcoming
Course Dates:
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Winter: |
January
2009 |
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Spring: |
May 2009 |
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Fall: |
October
2009 |
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How to enroll?
Space is limited to preserve an intimate
atmosphere. To register or for more information, please use the Contact form.
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