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We’re in the business of saving lives.
Mindfulness in Action™
After serving seven years in the armed forces airborne command and control, Rhiannon “Rhi” joined our online MBSR class to bring more mindfulness into her life.
READ RHI'S STORYPhoto: Jen Dean
We’re in the business of saving lives.
Mindfulness in Action™
Worcester Fire Department firefighters completed a four week mindfulness program, learning how to bring focus to their jobs, and benefitting from increased situational awareness.
READ THE STORYPhoto: Elizabeth Brooks, Worcester Magazine
CFM-Certified Teacher Search
Learn from the best trained, most experienced teachers
With growing numbers of MBSR classes offered worldwide, the CFM Certified MBSR Teacher Search is a way to find those who have been trained and certified by the UMass Center for Mindfulness who may be teaching near you.
Mindfulness Tools
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.
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 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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