Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness involves learning to acknowledge and accept each aspect of your experience, without trying to change it.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy is a meditation therapy, though originally designed for stress management, it is being used for treating a variety of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin and immune disorders.
“My working definition of mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose in the present moment — non-judgmentally.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Training (mbsrtraining.com)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Series
NEXT SESSION: February 7 to March 28, 2025 Online + Required Introductory Session on January 24
Improve attention and self awareness
Explore the mind-body connection
Engage in the present moment
Mindfulness can calm your mind and body. It can help you cope with illness, pain, and stress. The MBSR program is taught by Dr Katie Edwards, cardiac psychologist at Stanford.
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Research:
“Mindfulness-based stress reduction: a non-pharmacological approach for chronic illnesses”, Niazi AK, Niazi SK. Mindfulness-based stress reduction: a non-pharmacological approach for chronic illnesses. N Am J Med Sci. 2011;3(1):20-23. doi:10.4297/najms.2011.320 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336928/)
Results:
All the 18 studies included in this systematic review showed improvement in the condition of patients after MBSR therapy. These studies were focused on patients with chronic diseases like cancer, hypertension, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain and skin disorders, before and after MBSR therapy.
Conclusions:
Although the research on MBSR is sparse, the results of these research studies indicate that MBSR improves the condition of patients suffering from chronic illnesses and helps them cope with a wide variety of clinical problems.
MBSR Class Content
| Attitudes of Mindfulness | Mindfulness Practice | Mindful Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner’s Mind | Mindful Eating | Lying Yoga |
| Acknowledgment | Mindful Breathing | Standing Yoga |
| Non-Striving | Body Scan | Mindful Walking |
| Non-Judging | Sitting Meditation | Qi Gong |
| Equanimity | Sounds, sensations | |
| Letting Be | Mind states | |
| Trust/Self-Reliance | Choiceless awareness | |
| Self-Compassion |
MBSR series held twice a year (extra fee applies). Our next series is in January. To register, click here.