Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Service Description

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. ​ 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. ​ 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. 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. For any questions feel free to Call David Fallon on 604-889-0547. Course Dates to be confirmed in February.