Introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
A Complimentary Introductory Class
-If you are considering the 8-week MBSR series, this introductory session is strongly encouraged.
-You are welcome whether you are brand new to meditation or returning to deepen an existing practice.
As a licensed therapist and certified MBSR teacher, I bring both clinical understanding and lived practice to this work. My intention is to create a grounded, welcoming space where learning feels accessible and experiential — not abstract.
Learn
How Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction began in 1979 and why it continues to be researched and taught worldwide
The meaningful intersection between neuroscience and contemplative practice
How cultivating awareness of your own mind and heart can transform your relationship to stress and suffering
Watch
A 40-minute documentary featuring Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR, interviewed by Bill Moyers. The film shares the origins of the program and its early work with individuals living with chronic pain — offering a powerful look at how mindfulness can support deep healing.
Practice
You will be guided through two brief mindfulness practices, giving you a direct experience of what mindfulness meditation feels like.
Ask
There will be time for questions about the upcoming 8-week series, so you can sense for yourself whether it feels like the right next step.