Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an experiential, evidence-based program designed to give participants systematic training in a variety of mindfulness practices along with education about physical and psychological stress, perception, and resilience. MBSR teaches participants to relate to stress and suffering with more ease while cultivating flexibility of mind and emotional intelligence. MBSR, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is the gold standard in mindfulness training.

This MBSR cycle is offered exclusively to those working in the mental health field, including clinicians, clergy, chaplains, and others, whether working in institutional settings, nonprofit organizations, or private practice. This is an opportunity to experience a rigorous exploration of practicing mindfulness in your own life and will provide the foundation for brining mindful awareness to your work with clients via your own personal practice.

For those interested in teaching MBSR completing this course meets one of the prerequisites to enter the teacher training pathway.

Course Details (all times in Eastern time zone):

Orientation/Info Session (please attend ONE):

Thursday, September 5, 2024, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET

Thursday, September 12, 2024, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET

The MBSR Orientation is free for those who would like more information about the MBSR class, and is required for those who are registered for the course.

Course:

Thursdays, September 19 – November 14, 2024

(no class on October 3 for Rosh Hashanah)

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET

Retreat Day: Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:00am – 4:00pm

The retreat day is an integral part of the course. More info will be given at the Orientation.

The Orientation, Course and Retreat Day will all take place online via Zoom.

Tuition assistance may be available. For more information, please reach out to info@psinyc.org

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Craig Sloane is a psychotherapist in private practice in NYC and a qualified MBSR teacher through Brown University. Craig specializes in working with developmental trauma, addiction recovery, harm reduction psychotherapy, sexuality and life transitions. In addition to teaching MBSR Craig has facilitated community-based mindfulness programs and corporate workplace mindfulness workshops.