MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
An 8-week course to support healthy stress management
What is MBSR?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week mindfulness training program that was created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Initially designed for chronically ill patients who were not responding well to traditional treatments, it is now used for a wide variety of reasons by diverse groups of people worldwide. MBSR is supported by a wide body of research showing that it is effective at addressing chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and general stress reduction. MBSR demonstrably and repeatedly helped participants in those eight weeks and in some cases had lasting effects up to four years later.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
— Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D.
What Past Attendees Are Saying
“Taking mindfulness classes with Lucy changed my life. When I first met Lucy I was a very anxious and reactive person. It is scientifically proven that meditation can change your brain. With Lucy's guidance, I was able to become a more centered human, find greater appreciation, and be a better professional leader.
Life-altering is how I can best describe what Lucy offers. She is also a delightful person and inspiring soul.”
— Patty Z.
“I had the good fortune of having Lucy instruct me in a variety of mindfulness meditation courses, and she truly changed my life. Her calm, peaceful and engaging personality made for the most wonderful classes.
She not only patiently guided her students through learning mindfulness meditation but infused her own experiences, compassion, and empathy into every moment. I felt heard and supported at every step and I wouldn't trade my experiences with Lucy for anything.”
— Marly D.
“I found that taking Lucy’s MBSR class helped me in my everyday life. As you bring more awareness into your body and the things closest to you, you get more joy from your practice and life.
Lucy is an excellent teacher; she communicates the information clearly and effectively with her students. She is very passionate and is excited to spread her knowledge.”
— Jan C.
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Hi there, I’m Lucy,
I love teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) because integrating mindful awareness into my life has been a game changer for me! I started practicing yoga over twenty years ago, and have now been meditating regularly for ten years. Having taught MBSR dozens of times, I have frequently heard participants say that they have found the sense of community that they receive through the class to be deeply beneficial in developing a more mindful lifestyle.
Interested in taking a MBSR class with me?
Add your name to the interest list at the top of this page .
FAQS
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Individuals seek MBSR for a variety of reasons, from all backgrounds and in all shapes and sizes. For anyone experiencing acute stress from chronic pain or illness, demanding work and home life, struggling with the stressors of other life transitions, and more, MBSR is an evidence-based program to support your healthy management of stress.
Not sure if MBSR is right for you? Talk to Lucy and learn more!
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No. Although most religions around the globe incorporate contemplative practice, and meditation techniques have origins in ancient practices, it is taught as a skillset. Meditation and mindfulness are now recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as having a variety of health benefits.
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MBSR includes instruction in a variety of formal and informal mindfulness practices. Formal practices included meditation, gentle yoga, body scanning, and walking meditation.
Informal mindfulness practice involves bringing moment-to-moment awareness during everyday activities such as eating, brushing the teeth, listening, etc.
For a sample meditation practice, see the footer of our home page.
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The class meets for two and a half hours a week for eight weeks. During the sixth week, there is an all-day retreat usually on a Saturday.
The daily home practice time commitment is about 45 minutes, which includes practicing meditation or mindful movement with guided audio recordings, as well as some written assignments.
Most attendees find that by setting aside the time for the MBSR classes and ‘homework’, they actually end up with more time for everything else because they have more clarity (and are less forgetful) and function more efficiently overall.
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$400 with scholarships available for those with financial need.
A 6-week Introduction to Mindfulness (90-minute weekly sessions) is also available. The cost is $250 with scholarships available for those with financial need.
Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Interested in learning mindfulness skills in a one-on-one format to have a greater sense of peace and ease?