Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness is a way of relating directly and compassionately to whatever is happening; taking charge of the challenges and savoring the joys.
The 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is designed to teach mind-body awareness and self care to people living with physical or psychological symptoms due to stress, pain, or illness. It is also essential for preventative care and leading a most fulfilling life. It’s based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and offers lifelong tools for increased well-being. It was featured on Bill Moyers’ Healing and the Mind (first 43 mins), and here’s a 9-minute overview from CFM.
The 28-hour course schedule consists of eight weekly classes and one daylong class on a weekend day. Participants learn lifelong tools to help maximize life, even in the midst of stress, pain and illness. This highly participatory, practical course includes:
- Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Gentle, mindful movement
- Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in daily life
- Individually-tailored instruction
- Daily home assignments
- Four home practice audio recordings and a home practice manual
People participate for reasons as diverse as:
- Stress — work, personal or financial
- Chronic pain and illness
- Anxiety or depression
- GI distress
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Headaches
- Preventative self-care
Schedule
MBSR
In Person/Zoom Hybrid
Spring 2025
Course Schedule: 6-8:30 PM in Pinole, CA (and Zoom option)
Seven Tuesdays: April 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20, 27 | June 3
and one Friday: June 13 (first and last class 30 mins longer)
Daylong Retreat: Sat, June 7, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Register Online HERE
Information Flyer HERE
The cost for the 28-hour course is sliding scale $395-$550, and partial scholarships are available by request. Includes:
- Eight weekly classes 2.5 hrs each (first and last class 30 mins longer)
- One Daylong Retreat on a Saturday or Sunday (7 hours)
- Guided home practice 30-45 minutes per day
Bring your curiosity. Invite yourself to make a strong commitment to be a healing presence for yourself and the world.
MBSR Online (mini version)
- Free Overview/Orientation (1 hr)
- Eight weekly classes (2 hrs each)
- One Half-Day Retreat on a Saturday or Sunday (4 hours)
- Daily home practice (30-45 mins per day)
Register: KP Behavioral Health 510-752-7868
Winter 2025
Overview: Tues, Jan 7, 6-7 PM Pacific Time
Course: Tues, Jan 14 – Mar 4, 6-8 PM Pacific Time
Half-Day Retreat: Sat, Feb 22, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
MBSR Alumni Group Online
For previous MBSR participants only: Six sessions (come to as many as you can) to refresh and deepen the Mindfulness practices, connect with community, and support each other in loving presence.
Schedule TBA
- Meditation: Lightly-guided practice.
- Connection: One-on-one peer check-ins.
- Deepening: Inquiry and discussion.
- Support: Sharing insights, inspiration and ideas, with an option to team up for ongoing encouragement.
Contact us to create a course in your community or workplace, or for Private Mindfulness Sessions:
- Private MBSR 8-week courses available for $850 for those who prefer one-on-one sessions.
- Individual Mindfulness for $85/$110 per session (online/in-person) as a refresher, or for specific issues.