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.
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 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)
Call to Register: KP Behavioral Health 510-752-7868
SPRING
Overview: Tues, Apr 23, 6-7 PM Pacific Time
Course: Tues, Apr 30 – June 18, 6-8 PM Pacific Time
Half-Day Retreat: Sat or Sun, June 8 or 9
AUTUMN
Overview: Tues, Oct 8, 6-7 PM Pacific Time
Course: Tues, Oct 15 – Dec 10, 6-8 PM Pacific Time (skip 11/26)
Half-Day Retreat: TBD
MBSR
2024 Schedule TBA
If interested in MBSR online or in person, click HERE for a quick poll about your availability.
- Free Overview/Orientation (1.5 hrs)
- Eight weekly classes, 2.5 hrs each (except the first and last sessions are 3 hours, totaling 21 hours of direct instruction)
- One Daylong Retreat on a Saturday or Sunday (7 hours)
- Daily home practice for 30-45 minutes per day
Bring your curiosity. Invite yourself to make a strong commitment to attend all classes and to practice daily at home for eight weeks.
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.
Tues, Mar 5 – Apr 9, 6-7:30 PM Pacific Time
After you register you will receive confirmation email with Zoom and payment info. Sliding Scale flat fee $100-150 (ask about partial scholarships) payable by Venmo @wbeckerman, Zelle [email protected], check in the mail, or add 3% for PayPal
- 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.