Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. Developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness  meditation, body awareness, yoga and exploration of patterns of behavior, thinking, feeling and action.

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Mindfulness can be understood as the non-judgmental acceptance and investigation of present experience, including body sensations, internal mental states, thoughts, emotions, impulses and memories, in order to reduce suffering or distress and to increase well-being. Mindfulness meditation is a method by which attention skills are cultivated, emotional regulation is developed, and rumination and worry are significantly reduced. While MBSR has its roots in Buddhist wisdom teachings, the program itself is secular.

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The Course will contain 8 Classes of 90 minutes each.

Week 1: There’s more Right with you Than Wrong With You

Week 2: From Automatic Reacting to Creative Responding

Week 3: The Joy and Value of Living in the Present

Week 4: Understanding and Managing Stress

Week 5: Taking a Stand – Responding to Stress

Week 6: Mindful Communication

Week 7: Taking Care of Yourself

Week 8: The Rest of Your Life

 

Physical Benefits of MBSR include, More Relaxed Muscles, A healthier Heart, Better Immune Function, Pain Relief and Improved Sleep.

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Emotional Benefits of MBSR include Improved Happiness, Protection against Depression, Reduction in Loneliness, Less Anxiety and Lower Anger Levels.

 

The Course is taught by David Fallon, Mindfulness Teacher, Father of Two, Community Organizer and Mental Health  Advocate.

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For any questions feel free to Call David Fallon on 604-889-0547 or email david@togethermindfully.com.

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New Course Dates Coming Soon