Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program March 2020 – Afternoon Class

The Integrative Therapy Department of OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center is offering an 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program in March, 2020.  The MBSR Program will introduce participants to mindfulness practices, concepts, and skills to manage stress in daily life.  MBSR Program is FREE for cancer patients, cancer survivors, their families, and those that support them.  To register, contact Coordinator, Kelly Walsh at 708-229-6015.

Orientation

MBSR Orientation: Monday, March 2, 2020

Class Times

Class Times: Mondays at 3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Dates

Classes: March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 4th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturday Retreat (9 am- 3 pm) April 18th

Location

Live Online via Zoom

What to Expect

MBSR Course includes:

• Course manual/binder
• Guided practice recordings available via website
• Instruction in both formal and informal mindfulness practices
• Attending 8 weekly, two and a half hour classes
• An all-day Saturday Retreat
• Experiential activities in the application of mindfulness of daily living, meditation, body scan, mindful eating, mindful walking, and mindful movement/gentle stretching/yoga
• Voluntary dyad/triad and group dialogue
• 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

No prior experience with practicing mindfulness or meditation is necessary.

What to Bring

• Yoga mat
• Blankets/pillows
• Chairs will be available for seated practice, feel free to bring your own sitting cushion/bench, any supports needed for sitting.