This is a world-renowned, experiential program developed and popularized by Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Medical School. The stress reducing benefits of this program are backed by over 25 years of scientific research. MBSR programs offer a powerful, integrated approach to working with daily physical, emotional and psychological stress. This course content is tailored with the common stressors of the workplace in mind. Many professionals who have taken this course consider it a life-changing event. Light homework and daily mindfulness exercises are necessary for maximum results. Course materials are included in course fee.

Duration: This is a course that meets two hours a week for 8 weeks.

Participants learn:

• To work with the conscious mind and stay alert, focused and centered on a daily basis
• Guided, silent and dynamic meditation practices as well as tips and tools for incorporating mindfulness exercises into work and other daily activities
• How to calm the nervous system and cultivate mindfulness and awareness
• Effectively regulate mind and emotions and access powerful inner resources to effectively cope with work stress and other daily difficulties