What is MBSR

MBSR or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction originated with Jon Kabbat-Zinn and his work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School CFM over 40 years ago. It’s become the gold-standard for improving mental, emotional, interpersonal and physical well-being. MBSR is delivered in a group format (either online or in-person) over the course of 8-10 weeks. The class has transformative effects for many.

Some Benefits

Potential benefits of MBSR include stress reduction, resiliency (greater ability to bounce back from obstacles and setbacks), and an improved sense of well being. Years of scientific study, and evidence-based neuroscience suggest that MBSR additional benefits include improved focus, attention and concentration, increased self-awareness, more compassion - especially for yourself. MBSR helps especially with Stress-related diseases such as heart disease, auto-immunine disorders, and chronic pain.

How can MBSR Help

Maybe you’re at a point where what’s once been working for you…no longer works. Is there another way? How can you connect with the present moment, with your Self and with others in healthy and vital ways?

MBSR uses a group class format. Each week you’ll learn and practice a new skill, one week building upon the next. Classes are held in either the online or in-person format for 2 to 2.5 hours a week for 8 weeks. Participant/patients are given daily practices and resources (audio,visual, text/manual) to integrate the new tools and skills into daily life. At it’s core MBSR is a Life Style Change program helping to improve your overall health, and your relationships with others (including your relationship with yourself).

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• · Learn Emotion Regulation/Nervous System Regulation

• · Reduce Bad Stress

• . Utilize Good Stress for High Performance

• · Improve Communications

• . Improve Interpersonal Relationships

• · Learn to Meditate

• · Improve Memory/Concentration

• · Learn/practice simple Yoga, Movement and Breathing tools

• . Use Somatic tools for Left/Right Brain Integration

• · Decrease the Auto-Pilot Response

• . Cultivate Healthy Habits

• ·  Improve symptoms of Anxiety/Depression

• ·  Evidence for improving ADHD/ASD