MBSR & Related Trainings
MBSR & Related Trainings – Structured Communal Learning
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and related mindfulness trainings have been at the core of my teaching for more than two decades.
These programs offer a practical, experiential way of learning how to meet stress, pain, illness, and the ordinary challenges of life with greater clarity, steadiness, and care. Participants are invited into direct, first-hand experience—rather than beliefs, theories, or formulas—through guided practice and reflective inquiry.
MBSR has a strong foundation in clinical research and has been studied extensively in medical, psychological, and community settings. If you’re interested in the research behind this work, you’ll find links to published studies and reviews below.
What the program is like
MBSR is an 8-week group program designed to support learning through practice, reflection, and shared experience.
Participants can expect:
- weekly classes (2–3 hours per week)
- a full-day silent retreat during the course
- guided mindfulness practices to explore between classes
- a supportive, respectful group environment
Practices may include:
- sitting meditation
- body awareness (body scan)
- gentle mindful movement or adaptive yoga
- walking meditation
- mindful breathing
- group dialogue and interpersonal learning
No prior meditation or yoga experience is required.
Time commitment and expectations
MBSR asks for a sincere but humane commitment of time and attention.
This includes:
- complete the MBSR Agreements & Commitments form
- attending weekly sessions
- setting aside up to 45 minutes per day for home practice
- approaching the course with curiosity rather than striving
Curious about whether MBSR is a good fit? I‘m happy to talk.
An Orientation Session is offered for those who have a sincere interest after reviewing this and/or completing a Clarity Session before deciding whether to enroll. There is no obligation to register.
Research and clinical background
MBSR was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and has been studied for decades in relation to stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and overall well-being.
I have collaborated with clinicians and researchers on studies of mindfulness-based trainings, some of which have been published and presented at scientific conferences, including in the Journal of Participatory Medicine. A full list of related publications can be found through the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Next steps
If you’re curious about MBSR or wondering whether it’s a good fit for you, I invite you to reach out with questions or to learn about upcoming offerings.
An MBSR program with me is planned to being in early January 2026 at the Eugene Family YMCA.
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