Group 8-Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program |
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, BSN, 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 newly
released meditation CD),and text book) is $375. Blue Cross
Blue Shield subscribers are eligible to deduct 10% from the MBSR class tuition through the Healthy Living Naturally benefit.
Approved for 16 contact hours
of continuing education for nurses and social workers. Continuing education is INCLUDED in the tuition and materials fee!
Fall 2010:
THURSDAY evenings, September 23--November 18, 7:00-9:00 PM (no class Oct 14)
FRIDAY mornings, September
24--November 19, 9:30-11:30 AM (no class Oct 15)
Classes are held at: First Parish in Concord , 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA
FALL
2010 Registration is NOW OPEN...Register by mail or NEW Secure Online Payment Option
New...Individual
MBSR
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
