- What does taking the MBSR course entail?
- Information Sessions
- Upcoming MBSR Courses
- MBSR Monthly Group
- UMASS Stress Reduction Video
What does taking the MBSR course entail?
Taking a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course entails attending an eight-week, secular, evidence-based, experiential training course that systematically introduces the practice of formal and informal mindfulness practices that support coping with the stressors of everyday life.
At this time, the MBSR Course is taught Live Online via Zoom by Margaret McGann, CFM UMASS Certified MBSR Teacher.
Logistics of course:
Class 1 and Class 8 are 3.0 hours in length
Class 2 through Class 7 are 2.5 hours in length
All-Day Silent Retreat (between Class 6 and 7) is 5 hours in length
Weekly Home Practice Assignments encourage 45 – 60 minutes of practice daily
Attendance is important as the curriculum builds week to week, scaffolding content/themes and practice
If you know that you be missing two or more classes, perhaps waiting for a future class offering is a better option to consider at this time.
MBSR Courses
To find out more about MBSR Courses being offered or to register for the next eight-week program, email Margaret
margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com
Questions? Feel free to contact Margaret at
(312) 620-7813
or
margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com
In order to register for an upcoming MBSR Course, one needs to attend an information session. Currently no information session are scheduled. Please contact Margaret regarding any questions.
No prior experience with practicing mindfulness or meditation is necessary.
Mindfulness Midwest is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Development Provider. ISBE PEL Licensed Educators, School Service Personnel, Administrators, and ESL Career and Technical Educators can receive up to 27.25 Professional Development hours (based upon attendance). Illinois LPCs, LCPCs, LFMTs, MSWs, and LCSWs can earn up to 28.25 CEUs taking the MBSR Course through The Center for Psychological Services. CEUs granted will be dependent on attendance. Additional fee for processing PDs and CEUs is $25.00
What to Expect
MBSR Course includes:
· MBSR Home Practice Manual sent via email
· MBSR Formal Practice recordings available via website and sound cloud (awareness of breath meditation, expanded awareness meditation, body scan, and mindful movement: standing and lying down yoga)
· Mindfulness Recordings with Choice (Password Protected)
· Instruction in both formal and informal mindfulness practices
· 8 weekly classes (Class 1 and Class 8 are three hours, Class 2 through Class 7 are two and a half hour classes)
· An All-Day Silent Saturday Retreat (5 hours)
· Experiential activities in the application of mindfulness of daily living
· Voluntary dyad/triad and group dialogue (break out rooms on Zoom)
· Weekly assignments to cultivate a daily mindfulness home practice over the eight-week period of the course
· Invitation to attend all future MBSR all-day Saturday Retreats at no cost
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY and CONTACT INFORMATION
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of six (6) participants is needed to allow the MBSR Course to begin, if that number is not met, you will receive a full refund
Refund Policy: Fees are fully refundable, minus a $75.00 administration fee, up until the cancellation deadline which is Sunday, September, 10, 2023, at 5:00 pm. After that date, there will be no refunds, no exceptions.
Questions? Contact Margaret at (312) 620-7813 or margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com
Evidence-Based Research
Evidence-based research supports MBSR as an effective complement to traditional medical care in a myriad of conditions.
Links to evidence-based research about conditions that may benefit from the practice of mindfulness.
Those that complete the MBSR Course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mindfulness Midwest.
Contact Margaret for details at margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com