MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Group 8-Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program

2012 MBSR Class Begins in March..Register Now

Stress is an inevitable occurrence in our fast-paced society. While we cannot eliminate stress in our lives, we can learn how to respond to stress in new, more positive ways.

This course is modeled after the internationally recognized Stress Reduction Program established by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at UMass Medical School in Worcester, MA. The instructor, Pamela Katz Ressler, RN, MS, HN-BC, completed a professional internship program through the Stress Reduction Program at UMass Medical School.

The course consists of weekly group classes. Participants will be introduced to and will practice guided mindfulness meditation, relaxation techniques, gentle yoga stretches and self-inquiry exercises.

Upon completion of the program participants typically report a reduction of stress-related symptoms, increased awareness and concentration, and improvement of positive coping skills at home and in the workplace. Mindfulness based stress reduction programs have been shown to benefit symptoms associated with a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, cancer, hypertension, cardiac disease, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis,and others.

Class size is limited to 15 students to allow for individualized instruction.

TUITION (including materials, set of 5 CDs, (including Opening the Door to Meditation, Pam's meditation CD), and text book) is $375.

Approved for 16 contact hours of continuing education for nurses and social workers. Continuing education is INCLUDED in the tuition and materials fee. Blue Cross Blue Shield discount is available.

NEW DATES for 2012:

THURSDAY evenings, March 1 -- April 26, 7:00-9:00 PM (No class on 4/19/12, due to public school vacation week)

FRIDAY mornings, March 2 -- April 27, 9:30-11:30 AM (No class on 4/20/12, due to public school vacation week)

Classes are held at: First Parish in Concord , 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA

Winter registration is now open. Register by mail or NEW Secure Online Payment Option. Flexible payment options are available (email or call (978-369-5243) Stress Resources for more info)

Individual MBSR...Flexible Option

If a group program in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction does not fit your needs, Individual MBSR may be a great option!

Individual MBSR sessions are designed to meet the unique needs of the client. This format is particularly useful for individuals who have unpredictable work schedules, have specific needs related to health conditions, want to jump start a previous meditation practice, or desire a more individualized approach to learning. Individual MBSR training may be scheduled mornings, afternoons or evenings.

Individual MBSR consists of:

4 1-hour individual sessions scheduled over a period of 8-12 weeks to allow for optimal integration of learning.
Same CDs, text, materials included in the group MBSR class
Option of scheduling additional sessions as needed for additional fee
Individual sessions held at Stress Resources' office, 97 Lowell Rd, Concord
All sessions taught by Pam Ressler

Cost of the Individual MBSR option is $400 ($380 for Blue Cross Blue Shield subscribers) Additional sessions are $100 each.

For more information or to schedule Individual MBSR sessions, call (978-369-5243) or email Pam Ressler

Click here for secure online registration and payment through PayPal (Visa and MasterCard accepted)

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