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.

  • Maintain or Begin Mindfulness

Meets the first Wednesday of every month, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care in Danvers.  No session in July--Aug. 1--Sept. 5--Oct. 3--Nov. 7--Dec. 5. Call 978.354.2670 to register. 

    • Mindful Practice for Clinicians at North Shore Medical Center
    Interactive, group education on how to integrate mindfulness into your daily practice, to minimize life stresses and challenges. Topics include communication with patients  and families, stressful events, errors, burn out, self-care and compassion.
     
    Dinner and Risk Management CME / CEU credits will be provided 

    October 4  Register online

    • 8-10 years old

      Mindfulness is paying attention to experiences here and now with kindness and curiosity, learning how to direct and focus attention. This session supports schoolwork, test taking, athletics, creativity and friendships. Meets Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., 55 Highland Avenue (Highland Hall) in the auditorium on the ground floor. $90 registration fee. 

      October 4  Register online
    • 11-13 years old

      This introductory series offers teens a taste of mindfulness. The intentions are to recognize and understand signs of stress and promote healthy ways to respond to life challenges. Meets Sunday, April 8 2-4 p.m. at The Healing Atrium, 500 Lynnfield Street, Union Hospital, Lynn. Call 978-354-2670. 

      December 2         Register online
    • High School

      This introductory series offers teens a taste of mindfulness. The intentions are to recognize and understand signs of stress and promote healthy ways to respond to life challenges. Meets Tuesday's, January 8 - February 12, 2019, 6-7:30 p.m. MassGeneral / North Shore Center for Outpatient Care, 102 Endicott St., Danvers. Call 978-354-2670 

      January 8        Register online

                October 2   Register online


    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.