PROGRAM SUMMARY

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a research validated program that helps you achieve greater balance, control and resilience in today’s challenging times. Mind and body awareness techniques are used to help with the physical and psychological effects of stress, pain, or illness. MSBR is appropriate for many people, including parents, teenagers, caregivers, therapists, health professionals, executives, college students, people in recovery, and those with chronic illness. 

Program Includes:
  • Guided mindfulness meditation practices, interactive discussions, group support​
  • Gentle yoga and mindful movement ​practices for body awareness and presence
  • Audio and video recordings to guide home practice
  • Worksheets and Handouts (PDF)

Facilitated by Starr Kelton-Locke, PhD. Clinical Psychologist with 30 years experience in mental health treatment, body/mind psychology, and contemplative practices.

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Dates & Times
Thursdays
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 6:00 - 8:30 pm PST

Retreat, Sunday
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10:00 am -5:00 pm PST

PROGRAM DETAILS

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Online
Being mindful is the practice of being present.  Although it may sound simple to be aware and present in our lives, too often we find ourselves existing on autopilot, cut-off from our actual experience, running from stress, or just getting through each day. 

The practice of mindfulness invites us to exist on an entirely different level with ourselves.  It invites us to wake up and embrace what is happening right now, in this moment.  This present moment awareness can provide us with greater ease, peace and joy, and sometimes it asks us to face what is difficult.  Either way, it is pointing us to a true and genuine experience of our precious, fleeting life. 

MBSR is an evidence-based, intensive exploration of the practice of mindfulness and what it means to bring that level of awareness into your everyday existence.  This online MBSR course provides all the instruction and materials you need to learn and practice mindfulness weekly in a group setting, and daily on your own.  You will be asked to bring a strong commitment to the course and to engage daily with the practices so you can receive the full benefit of the program.

People take MBSR for many reasons—to relieve stress of all kinds, to untangle and soothe emotional and physical pain, to live and love more fully, to establish a regular meditation practice, and many more reasons that you will discover in this shared experience. 
 


Course Details
We will practice mindfulness meditation in several ways (sitting, moving, walking, body scan, interpersonal) in class, sometimes in silence and in small and large group interactive exercises.  Ample time will be given for asking questions and interacting with the information provided.  Audio and video practices will be provided to help guide your home practice. 

We will be using the Zoom ™ video conference platform.  The software can be downloaded free of charge and guidance will be given to help with the connection process.  Please commit to attending all classes, but if you must miss one class a recording will be offered.  To obtain continuing education credits all classes, including the retreat, must be attended due to credentialing requirements for live online classes.
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Instructor:  Starr Kelton-Locke, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience in mental health practice, mind-body psychology, and meditative practices.  

What is asked of you during the program:
•  Participate in the orientation, in all eight classes, and the retreat. 
•  All classes will be offered online. Practice daily for approximately one hour.
•  Hold yourself and the other participants with kindness, patience, and respect.
•  Stay curious about the process and be open to exploring your experience.
•  A willingness to be fully human in this process (imperfect, but complete just as you are.)
​•  Stick with the program for 8 weeks.  

Technology you will need to participate:
High-speed internet connection Laptop or desktop with speaker, microphone, and video capability.

Course Cost
Free orientation, but program requirement if you continue. 
$350 for 8-weeks of classes and all-day retreat
$60 CE fee for 24 Continuing education hours for RN, LVN, MFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist
Refund Policy:
You may receive a full refund if you notify me via email (starr@keltonlocke.com) at least one week prior to the first class (to allow time to notify anyone on waitlist).  No refund will be granted thereafter.

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