Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is developed from the foundations of Mind Body Integrated Medicine. Participants participate in "formal" and "informal" mindfulness practices that promote healthy ways to cope with stress and life challenges.

Mindful Practice for NSMC Clinicians: Enhancing Quality of Care, Caring and Resilience

The goal of this interactive course is to improve resilience and well-being, while promoting quality of care and joy in clinical practice. Meets Wednesdays for five consecutive weeks  6 - 7:30 p.m., at Mass General/ North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. Free. Call 978.354.2670 to register.  10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30.  REGISTER

8-10 years old

Learn how to direct and focus the flashlight of your attention. Supports schoolwork, test taking, athletics, creativity and friendships. Meets Thursday's 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Highland Hall Auditorium, NSMC Salem Hospital Campus. Call 978-354-2670.    October 3   REGISTER

11-13 years old

This group will learn practices to direct and focus attention in awareness, with kindness and curiosity.  Meets Sunday 2-4 p.m. at the Healing Atrium in NSMC Union Hospital. Call 978-354-2670.    December 1   REGISTER  

Begin Or Maintain Your Mindfulness for Adults

Meets the first Wednesday of every month, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. Call 978.354.2670 to register. 1/2, 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, 8/7, 9/4, 10/2, 11/6 and 12/ 4. Free and open to 18+. adults.   No experience or registration necessary.

8-Week Evening Classes for Adults 

Meets Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30 p.m., on the first floor of Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. Participants will experience how to integrate and apply Mindfulness in their everyday lives. $375. Discounts and scholarships are available. Call 978.354.2670.     October 1   REGISTER   

6-Week Mindfulness for Teens

Meets Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., on the first floor of Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. $120. Discounts and scholarships are available. Call 978.354.2670.     January 21   REGISTER   

Tuition and cancellation policy

Tuition for Mindfulness programs will be refunded only if notice of withdrawal is received 7 days prior to the session start date; refund will be minus a $25 cancellation fee. After the first class has taken place, 75% of tuition will be refunded; after the second class, 50%; after the third class, 25%. No refund will be given after that point.