Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an 8-week course, offered several times a year, designed to teach people how to recognize stress and reduce it, using daily meditation and yoga. MBSR has been used by tens of thousands of people around the world for coping with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other medical conditions. No previous experience is necessary, but a significant commitment of time and attention is needed to achieve the most benefit. All are welcome to participate, especially patients and staff of UNM/UH. You do not need a referral. Course instructor is Andrea Bliss MA PA-C. She practices mindfulness, has been formally trained in teaching MBSR, and has led many MBSR classes at UNM.
CLICK HERE to request more information. Or call 925-4573. Information about the next MBSR course will then be mailed to you, and you can then attend a free Group Orientation Session before the course begins. You must attend the Group Orientation Session in order to register for the course. The course includes eight weekly sessions of up to 3 hours each, with an all-day session on the sixth or seventh weekend. The course fee is $250 (includes 32 hours of course time, CDs for home practice, workbook, and all-day retreat with lunch). Payment can be made by credit card (preferred), cash or check. Not for profit. No UNM tuition remission available. No continuing education credit available. Scholarship information will be available at the Group Orientation Session (scholarships made possible by the McCune Charitable Foundation).
The next MBSR CLASS will start Thursday, August 28, 2008. Classes will continue on Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30 PM in September and October.
Notice for graduates of the MBSR program: the next all-day session will be May 17, 2008. To RSVP, submit an online RSVP Form or call 925-4573.
Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) is useful for gaining a new perspective on eating, for short-term weight loss, and for improving other aspects of mood and life. It is a 6-week course, followed by monthly sessions. The program--developed at UNM--uses brief guided meditations in class and at home. Participants receive written materials and audio CDs for home practice, and each class includes a mindful eating exercise. In order to achieve the greatest benefit, we ask people to commit to a year of mindful eating practice (as suggested by MEAL graduates).
The next MEAL class will begin Tuesday, July 8, 2008. This course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The cost is $250, and payment can be made by credit card (preferred), cash or check. Fee covers administration, as well as supplies (food, CDs, books). Scholarships are available--complete information about scholarships will be given at the orientation. Instructor: Nancy Oestreicher MS (professionally-trained in teaching MBSR and MEAL).
Registration: click on this MEAL Information Request Form, or call 925-4573 to leave your name and phone number, and we will contact you. When we contact you, we will ask some questions and provide more information about the class, including the location (near Montgomery and Jefferson). Enrollment is limited to people with obesity, which means a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. If you are unsure about your BMI, please go to this website and use the adult BMI calculator: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm.
Notice for graduates of the MEAL program: the monthly sessions in 2008 will be on the last Friday of each month, at 4:30 pm at CFL. They are led by Nancy Oestreicher MS. For more info, call 925-4573.
