Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is open to everyone. We will be meeting virtually for the near future beginning August 10, 2020. Instructions for joining us will be sent to you once you register. We hope to see you online!
Course includes eight sessions and one all-day retreat. No previous meditation experience required, although willingness to do the 40-minute daily guided meditation practice is important to receive full benefit of MBSR. Cost $550.
Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 MBSR Courses
Where
Decatur
The Atlanta Friends Meeting House
701 W Howard Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
Where
Online
When
Monday evenings August 10 – September 28, 2020 Registration is closed. The course is full.
The first and last classes are from 6:00- 9:00 in the evening. The other six classes are from 6:00- 8:30pm. We will meet on Wednesday, September 9 since Monday, September 7 is Labor Day.
All-Day Retreat: 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday September 26, 2020.
All-Day Retreat Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge, GA
Instructor
Stephanie Swann, PhD
Where
Online
When
Monday evenings February 1 – March 22, 2021
The classes are from 6:00- 8:30pm.
All-Day Retreat: 10:00am-4:00pm on Sunday, March 14, 2021.
All-Day Retreat Location: Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd, Rutledge, GA
Instructor
Stephanie Swann, PhD
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Course overview
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an eight-week program developed by mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn 1979. Extensive research over the past 30 years has shown that MBSR is extremely helpful in improving quality of life. It is proven to alleviate many common mental and physical health problems:
* stress and stress-related illnesses
* depression and other mood disorders
* anxiety and panic disorders
* chronic pain
* insomnia
* coping with cancer
* gastrointestinal issues
* type-2 diabetes
* attention deficit disorder
* eating disorders
* heart disease
* addiction
* autoimmune diseases
* and others
This course can also help you improve concentration and attention, regulate your emotions, and enhance your relationships. You will learn how to focus on the present moment and be open to things just as they are. Over eight weeks, you will develop your ability to experience greater joy, compassion, and kindness.
No previous meditation experience is required, although willingness to practice daily meditation is a key component of realizing the benefits of the course.
Can’t make it to the Atlanta area for eight weeks? Contact us to learn about shorter intensive workshops or custom programs we can bring to you.
Cancellation policy
You are eligible for a full refund minus a $50.00 service fee until 14 days prior to the course start. If cancellation occurs within less than 14 days you are entitled to a 50% refund. Once the class begins there is no refund.
