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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: A Two-Day Intensive

Mindfulness is about paying attention, right here, right now to what is. Studying and practicing mindfulness provides powerful methods for reducing stress and bringing more happiness and joy into everyday life. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), based on the work of John Kabat-Zinn, is a way of taking charge of each moment of your life, relating directly to whatever is happening as you consciously work with stress, pain and illness and the challenges and demands of everyday life.

Twenty-five years of research indicate that MBSR is a powerful tool, and in this course, you will have the opportunity to practice interventions that can be used in the helping professions as well as in your personal life. We will explore:

  • skillful techniques for coping with stressful situations
  • practical methods for being physically and mentally relaxed
  • gentle, full-body conditioning exercises to strengthen your body and release muscular tension
  • awareness of the relationship between body and mind in health and illness

Discover and develop your ability to move toward greater balance, control, and peace of mind.

Nancy Hathaway, LPastC, is a Licensed Pastoral Counselor in the Buddhist tradition and parent-educator with a private practice using the Mindfulness approach. She is a Senior Dharma Teacher of the Cambridge Zen Center and has taught meditation for more than 30 years. She interned and worked with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. at the Center for Mindfulness. Nancy's writing has been included in Your Children Will Raise You and Best Buddhist Writing 2006 published by Shambala Publications.


Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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$295 (12 contact hours/ 1.2 CEUs)
Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland campus

 

Class is limited to 12 people. Please bring a mat and warm clothing. The fee includes healthy lunches.