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.
- 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/College
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, February 27-March 27 6-7:30 p.m. MassGeneral / North Shore Center for Outpatient Care, 102 Endicott St., Danvers. Call 978-354-2670
February 27 Register online
- Adults
Meets Tuesdays, 6 - 8:30 p.m., on the first floor of MassGeneral/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care. $375. Discounts and scholarships are available. Call 978.354.2670.
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.