The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and featured in Bill Moyers' series "Healing and the Mind." This program is specifically designed for people living with stress, pain or illness, and supports individuals as well as the work of therapists and other caregivers.

MBSR consists of intensive training in mindfulness meditation, gentle mindful movement and group support. The program is designed for people who yearn for more balance in day-to-day life, and promotes healthy living, renewal and stress management.

Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating non-judgmental awareness in day-to-day life. Mindfulness develops the potential to experience each moment, no matter how difficult or intense, with serenity and clarity. One can feel more alive and gain access to the powerful inner resources for healing. Participants learn lifelong tools to help maximize life, even in the midst of stress, pain and illness.

The workshop will be a synergy of principles of MBSR, meditation practices, discussion and inquiry in both small and large groups and is applicable to both health professionals and the lay community.

MBSR GRADUATES REPORT LASTING BENEFITS:
* Increased self-awareness, trust and acceptance
* More effective coping strategies
* More balance in the face of difficulties
* More accepting attitude to life and challenges
* Decrease in Chronic Pain
* Lasting decreases in stress-related symptoms
* Significant decreases in anxiety and depression
* Improved concentration and creativity
* Improved immune system functioning
* Decreased symptoms secondary to cancer

Teachings are appropriate for individuals as well as health care professionals. Continuing Education (CE) credit available. See below for more information.

This workshop is designed to help health care professionals:

• Describe how Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction contributes to medicine and psychotherapy.


• List the physiologic, psychological and clinical benefits of meditation.


• Describe how meditation can be used clinically to help patients and their families.


• Explain pathogenic reactions to stress.

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No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Limited Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, as well as scholarships, may be available for this program. If interested, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org or (415) 488-0164 x224.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit: 6 CE credits available for MFTs, LCSWs, psychologists and nurses from SRMC-SCRC for $30. Prepayment available on website. For more information, see Continuing Education (CE) Credit.