MBSR

What is MBSR?

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches meditation and gentle yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. MBSR was developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and is taught at locations worldwide, including Duke Integrative Medicine. MBSR was created on the foundation of the ancient practice of mindfulness, which encourages being fully present in our lives with greater peace and ease. People take an MBSR course for reasons that include stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, GI distress, chronic illness, fatigue, heart disease, insomnia, or grief/loss.  It is a practice that is useful for stress reduction, a greater sense of well-being, and enhanced creativity. The class is a compliment to, not a substitute for, medical and psychological treatment.

Research indicates that people who participate in an MBSR course report an increased capacity to relax, increased self-esteem, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, improved ability to cope more effectively with stressful situations, reduced pain levels and/or improved ability to cope with pain that may not go away. For links to articles and research abstracts related to the efficacy of MBSR, click here.

The MBSR course includes:

The program includes 8 weekly classes and a day long class on Saturday or Sunday. The course includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation, the body scan, gentle mindful yoga, group discussions to enhance mindful awareness in everyday life, daily home assignments, and a home practice CD.

Typical reasons that people take an MBSR course:

• Daily life stress
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression
• Chronic pain
• High blood pressure and other heart conditions
• GI distress
• Chronic Illness
• Insomnia
• Grief and loss
• ADD/ADHD
• Type A Behavior

Jennifer Johnson is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and wellness coach in Wilmington, NC. She teaches people the art of intentional living and coaches people to live mindfully, be well, and live their creative potential. Jennifer completed the 7-day training in MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine with Jon Kabat-Zinn.

To register email Jennifer to request a registration form or call 910-208-0518.