Center for Mindfulness - UMass Medical School

Free Summer Programs at the Center for Mindfulness

Join us this summer for free courses and workshops designed to bring greater balance, ease, and peace of mind to your life. Whether you are new to mindfulness or a regular practitioner, make time for yourself and engage with us and with your fellow participants.
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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 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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Mindful Eating

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

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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