Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Two decades of published research indicates that the majority of people who complete the course report:
- Lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms
- An increased ability to relax
- Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away
- Greater energy and enthusiasm for life
- Improved self-esteem
- An ability to cope more effectively with both short and long-term stressful situations
The course schedule consists of eight weekly classes and one day-long class on a Saturday. The highly participatory, practical program includes:
- Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
- Group dialogue and discussions aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life
- Daily home assignments
- Four home practice CD’s and a home practice manual
The course is challenging and life-affirming. The instructors are accomplished and skilled at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment.
Programmes Available:
CPT | Central
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Having started the first MBSR in Cape Town 20 years ago, we continue to observe the powerful impact of this programme on people from all walks of life.
Facilitator: Dr Simon Whitesman & Psychologist Linda Kantor
Email Address: lynne@mbsr.co.za
Contact Number: 083 4555 707
CPT | Central
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Being Mindful has been facilitating MBSR since 2011. After completion of the programme, bi-monthly meetings are offered to support participants in the practice and integration of mindfulness into daily life.
Facilitator: Denise Washkansky & Debbie Grusd
Email Address: info@beingmindful.co.za
Contact Number: 083 638 1800 or 083 361 4668
CPT | Constantia
MBSR & MBI (Integrating Mindfulness and TRE®) & Mindfulness Retreats
I offer the traditional 8-week MBSR programme, an 8-week MBI – Integrating Mindfulness and TRE® (Tension and Trauma Release) and a variety of short Mindfulness Retreats.
Facilitator: Ingrid Regenass
Email Address: admin@integralhealth.co.za
Contact Number: 082 925 0076
CPT | Mouille Point & Durbanville
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Mindful Eating
I teach the MBSR course over 8 Mondays and a Saturday according to the guidelines of the Institute for Mindfulness. Mindful Eating 1 day workshops.
Facilitator: Dr Annelie van Breda
Email Address: drannelie@drannelievanbreda.co.za
Contact Number: 021 4342 244 or 086 126 6563
CPT | Northern Suburbs
Take a Step Towards Less Stress
A classic 8-week MBSR giving participants practical skills for responding in a healthy way to stress, pain and illness that inevitably form a part of life.
Facilitator: Lila Ukabhai & Jane Notten
Email Address: mbsrctnorth@gmail.com
Contact Number: 083 603 1646
CPT | Newlands
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
On an 8-week MBSR Program you will learn basic meditation practices and open up to alternative ways of responding to what happens in your life.
Facilitator: Anneke Kirsten-Barnard (Counselling Psychologist)
Email Address: a.k@mweb.co.za
Contact Number: 082 498 7112
CPT | Somerset West
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme
Join a group, or schedule one-on-one mindfulness training over a course of 8 weeks. Helping you bring greater balance and calm to your life.
Facilitator: Dr Lydia Altini
Email Address: lydia@realwisdom.co.za
Contact Number: 083 302 2184
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CPT | Southern Suburbs
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
We offer a compassionate approach, by supporting a mindfulness practice which enhances deep self-care, by encouraging participants to better manage stress and relationships in life.
Facilitator: Dr Danielle Klemp & Mandy Johnson
Email Address: mandy.j@telkomsa.net
Contact Number: 082 568 4806
Durban
8-Week MBSR & other Mindfulness-Based-Interventions
You will learn to access and cultivate your natural capacity to actively care for yourself and others, strengthening a sense of focus, balance, and ease.
Facilitator: Liz Witherspoon & Julie Elliott
Email Address: liz@simplicitycoaching.co.za or julie@simplicitycoaching.co.za
Contact Number: 078 466 2504 or 083 601 3526
East London
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme (MBSR)
Medical doctor and homeopath Janine Kirby together with psychologist Barbara Gerber have been facilitating the MBSR programme in East London since 2010. Visit our website to find out more.
Facilitator: Janine Kirby & Barbara Gerber
Email Address: info@mindfulconnections.co.za
Contact Number: 043 735 4525
JHB | Sandton & Randburg
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
An 8-week integrative, participant-centred approach developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. The program offers experiential training in formal and informal mindfulness practice.
Facilitator: Nico Brink (Clinical Psychologist)
Email Address: workshops@mindfulliving.co.za
Contact Number: 082 562 9449
PTA | Faerie Glen
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction & Mindful Self-Compassion
You can attend the traditional 8-week MBSR programme for adults as well as adapted versions for teenagers and children; also compassion and self-compassion programmes.
Facilitator: Hettie Mathie
Email Address: connect.mindfulnesstraining@gmail.com
Contact Number: 083 625 7683
Paarl
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Learn in an accepting and supportive environment how to incorporate mindfulness in your life as a resource for dealing with stress and anxiety.
Facilitator: Liza Hamman
Email Address: info@essentialmindfulness.co.za
Contact Number: 072 990 8590
More Mindfulness-Based Programmes
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a participant-centred approach to stress management and is to date, the most successful and well-researched stress reduction programme worldwide.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT is designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness. Research suggests this program is also effective in preventing depression relapse.
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Mindfulness and Eating
Our relationship to food is a central one that reflects our attitudes toward our environment and ourselves. Mindfulness-based interventions are particularly well suited to addressing disordered eating behaviours.
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) is an eight-week series of two-hour sessions, developed specifically for people recovering from alcohol, drug & process addictions.
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Other Mindfulness-Based Approaches
A mix of trainings, courses and retreats which have mindfulness as a foundation and are informed by the ethics and ethos of this approach, used in varied and diverse settings.
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Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teaches simple effective skills and develops emotional strength to meet life’s challenges with kindness instead of blaming, shaming or criticizing ourselves.