Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Discover the original 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, at UMass Memorial Medical Center and completed by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world since 1979. MBSR is an evidence-based program that complements medical and psychological treatments, offering valuable support for a wide range of medical conditions. This program can help you:

• Live life with greater calm, clarity, energy and enthusiasm
• Learn to manage short- and long-term stress, understanding how to respond rather than react
• Change your relationship to your pain through mindfulness practice
• Improve your ability to focus, bounce back from tough times and care for yourself

This course serves as a foundational step toward pursuing certification as an MBSR teacher.

Individuals often question what the differences are between MBSR and MBCT and which program best meets their needs. This is very specific to a person’s situation and we are happy to help you make that decision. 

Course Details

• Required orientation (2-2.5 hours), held 1-2 weeks before your first class
• Eight weekly classes (2.5 hours each) via Zoom; view a week-by-week course outline
• One all-day class, held on a weekend, usually between weeks 6 and 7
• Daily home practice, about 45-60 minutes a day
• Initial one-on-one meeting with the instructor, with opportunities for check-ins throughout the course
• Access to course website, featuring guided meditations and awareness exercises to support your home practice

Cost: $650

Attending all classes and completing daily homework over the eight weeks is essential. In the event of an emergency, we offer the opportunity to make up a missed class by attending another session that week. 

Before You Register

• Learn more about our online program guidelines.
• Review our tuition and refund policy.