Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Overview

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a group-based 8-week course (plus one week for orientation), in which participants learn to relate differently to stress, develop self-awareness and cultivate kind attention and equanimity; through the practice of mindfulness. It was originally designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, empirically supported to reduce stress and pain in participants (originally done with patients with chronic illnesses).  Today, it is offered to people in all sectors as many people have benefited from this practice.