MBSR
DATE: Thursdays, Feb.17 - Apr. 14, 2022
TIME: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
TEACHERS: Lisa Patterson, MA, LPC, CT, RYT-200
WHERE: Zoom
COST: Donation Based - Suggested Amount is $400
SMI will be hosting the original Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum developed over 40 years ago by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As potent and effective as ever, this evidence-based program, taught internationally in hospitals and communities, is the best-researched mindfulness technique in the world, boasting hundreds of clinically proven health benefits.
Research suggests that we weren’t designed for the stress loads we face today, and that modern stressors will continue to increase. Therefore, we need “tools” to unhook from the pressure and demands of daily life in order to thrive. Thousands of people have gone through the 8-week MBSR process, having significant breakthroughs in physical and emotional pain management, stress and anxiety reduction, and a heightened sense of well-being. In fact, neural images of students’ brains show positive changes in gray matter in just 8 weeks after 1-10 minutes of practice a few times per week!
Taking this class requires commitments of time, energy, and money; the returns can be considerable. If you’re ready to experience improved health through mindfulness practices, consider joining our MBSR-credentialed teachers for this in-depth, hands-on group exploration. There will also be an additional class: a day-long retreat, offered on Saturday, March 26th.
If you have any questions, contact Lisa at lisaeverspatterson@gmail.com. SMI has some scholarship monies available. Please inquire!