|
What is Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction?
|
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a nine-session program that teaches students to
use the mind's ability to be aware. MBSR is beneficial for all people who want to cope with stress in a more healthy manner.
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced the MBSR program in his
book, "Full Catastrophe Living" which details the program he established at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
Medical research is proving that the MBSR format of regular meditation practice is a powerful form
of complementary medicine.
MBSR has been offered in medical settings for many years assisting medical patients to cope with the stress that comes from
physical symptoms and illnesses.
The program is also effective in helping average people cope with daily stress.
Gena Bean has been offering the MBSR program in the non-medical settings detailed on this page.
The Boston location is
in an office building.
|
The Cambridge location is a book store.
|
This program is designed to be accessible to all people. No prior experience is necessary.
|
|
What is the format during class?
|
During class, there will be lecture, discussion and meditation instruction. Some classes
will include very gentle stretching exercises (yoga). There will be the option to do
every class in a chair, or even lying down for those who have flexibility or illness
issues.
You will receive audio CDs and a workbook to bring home.
The full nine-session format MBSR is offered in the Fall and Winter.
It is modeled on the format that Jon Kabat-Zinn outlined in the
book Full Catastrophe Living. There are eight weekly classes that are 2.5 hours long.
An All-Day (7.5 hours) Retreat is also required in addition to the eight classes.
The All-Day Retreat is scheduled for a weekend day.
The Spring and Summer programs are called "Mindful Six-Week Programs" instead of "MBSR." Each class is 2.5 hours long.
The Mindful Six-Week program is very similar to the full MBSR, and covers much of the same material.
Yet it is condensed to six weeks in order to create a more accessible Spring and Summer format.
The six-week format does not include an All-Day Retreat. Graduates of the six-week programs are welcome to register separately
for the Fall and Winter All-Day Retreats.
|
|
is the instructor for these classes
|
Gena Bean is a meditation instructor and certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of personal experience
with meditation. Her instruction style is very clear and accessible to beginners.
She completed a seven day professional MBSR training retreat taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli in 2011, and
the practicum in MBSR at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 2007.
More details about her training are listed on her bio page.
|
|
|
Requirements
|
Beginners are welcome.
You will need to make a commitment to your own well-being.
You will need to be dedicated.
Your commitment will be to participate fully in class for each week of your program,
plus there is 30 to 60 minutes of "homework" every day during those eight (or six) weeks.
Please Note: The meditation homework can be broken into small segments during your day.
There are customized options to make the program work with your scheduling needs.
If the homework requirements concern you, make sure to discuss it with the teacher.
She is dedicated to making the homework manageable for your real life.
|
|
|
Registration
|
Please fill out the
Application Form at the bottom of this page.
If you prefer not to use googledocs, please send the information in an email instead.
If you have any questions call Gena Bean at 617-752-2299 or send email.
info@genabean.com
In order to register for any of the mindfulness programs, you will also need to schedule a one-on-one
Orientation Meeting with the instructor prior to the class start date.
Once you submit your application, Gena Bean will email you with available meeting times.
|
|
|
Payment
|
Earnest students are never turned away due to financial reasons.
Payment is on a sliding scale based on income.
|
Income Level
|
Your Tuition Fee
|
|
Income Level
|
Your Tuition Fee
|
29,000 and under
30,000 to 44,000
45,000 to 59,000
|
$225
$300
$375
|
|
60,000 to 74,000
75,000 to 89,000
90,000 and above
|
$450
$525
$600
|
Payment plans are available.
Scholarships are available.
The
Financial Value Sheet includes a scholarship application and donation form.
Payment can be made when you attend your Orientation Meeting payable to Gena Bean.
You can pay by check, cash, or by paypal on-line.
|
|
|
|
There are
introductory lectures about MBSR techniques given thoughout the year.
Lectures are usually scheduled during
the week before a program start-date.
You are welcome to come to any of the lectures to find out more about MBSR and ask questions.
Notices about the lecture schedule with exact dates are listed on the
homepage about one month before
the event date.
You can also send email to be put on the mailing list
for schedule updates.
|
|
|
For more details about medical research, go to the
Center for Mindfulness webpage. The Center for Mindfulness has medical professionals on staff.
If you need professional assistance with a medical or psychological condition, please enroll in one of their programs
in Worcester. The programs listed on this page do not have medical or psychological professionals on staff.
They are run by a yoga teacher.
The Stress Reduction Training Program is an opportunity to learn meditation practices and stress re-education.
As is the case with any activity, the risk of injury is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated.
This program is not a substitute for medical or psychological attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment.
Ask your doctor before participating if you have any medical or psychological concerns.
If you are working with a psychological diagnosis, especially if psychological hospitalization has occurred,
it could be unsafe for your mental health to engage in any meditation practice at all, including the practices
from the MBSR program. In the case of past history of psychological hospitalization, make sure to learn meditation
from a properly trained mental health provider.
APPLICATION FORM
Please make sure to "scroll down" within the form until you see the SUBMIT BUTTON.
This form will not be sent until you hit the submit button.
When Gena Bean receives your application, she will send you an email to set up a date for an Orentation Meeting.
If you don't receive her email with 24 hours, please call 617-752-2299.
If you have any problems with the form, send email to info@genabean.com.
You are welcome to submit your form in text form within an email if you prefer not to use googledocs.
Locations
|
|
| |
