Center for Mindfulness - UMass Medical School

Stress Reduction Summer Session Starting Week of June 25

Stressed? Worried? Anxious? Tired? Sleepless? Join us for this 8-week intensive mindfulness training either in-person or online. Learn to access and cultivate your natural capacity to actively engage in caring for yourself and find greater balance, ease, and peace of mind. Registration is now open.
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The Mindful Way Through Depression

For individuals prone to depression relapse who are looking to stay well over time, MBCT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, is clinically proven for reducing symptoms and preventing future episodes of depression. Summer 2018, online session only, begins June 26.
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Destination Mindfulness: MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine

This 7-day foundational program brings in-depth MBSR training and knowledge to those interested in learning the science and application of mind-body medicine and how to more fully incorporate mindfulness into their lives.
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Mindfulness Tools 2017/2018

'Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive Program' is based on the 8-week Stress Reduction Program, and is offered at locations worldwide for those who may not be able to participate in the traditional 8-week course.
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The Craving Mind - by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD

What's your addiction? In this new groundbreaking book from Judson Brewer, he explores how habits are formed and how mindfulness can help conquer the most stubborn addictions. Dr. Brewer is the Director of Research at the Center for Mindfulness, and a thought leader in the field of habit change. Available now on Amazon.
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Mindful Eating

Integrating mindful practices with the science behind eating habits and weekly in-person group education

Mindful Eating: Facilitator Training and Certification with Judson Brewer

Training MBSR teachers to facilitate Mindful Eating classes.

Mindfulness Tools 2017/2018

Five days of intensive MBSR training in residence, at locations in the U.S and abroad

Break the cycle of Depression: MBCT at CFM

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness meditation practices and mindful movement with elements from cognitive therapy. Now offered in 8-week sessions at the CFM.

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Anderson Cooper reports on his journey to mindfulness

In a 2015 airing of CBS News “60 Minutes”, Cooper shares his story on learning to meditate, and the follow-up neuroscientific analysis conducted by Dr. Judson Brewer at the Center for Mindfulness.

Becoming an MBSR Teacher

Oasis Institute at the Center for Mindfulness offers world-leading programs for MBSR Teacher Education and Certification. Professionals in medicine, psychology, human services, education, business and healthcare choose Oasis for expanding their knowledge and skills.

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