with Lisa Brown and Kate Duncan

JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A 13th Feb 7pm AEDT

Book your spot on the zoom call here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21241192&appointmentType=33575400

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Trauma Recovery (MBSR-tr)  is a training program designed to cultivate the skills of mindfulness and compassion for trauma recovery. Each program will be conducted over eight weekly online sessions and an in person three-day retreat.

We have received grant funding for three 8-week programs in 2025 with the first program beginning in April 2025. We have a live Q&A scheduled for Thursday February 13th at 7pm AEDT. 

ABOUT MBSR-tr

Lisa and Kate together adapted and created Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Trauma Recovery (MBSR-tr) which over four years has consistently shown significant reductions in symptoms of PTSD, Depression and Anxiety as well as increases in a sense of Wellbeing. Both Lisa and Kate are both qualified, experienced facilitators in the fields of Psychology, Trauma Recovery, Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. 

MBSR-tr has been developed from the innovative work of Jon Kabat Zinn, and began at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979. A large body of research has demonstrated consistently profound effects on health and wellbeing, including reductions in depression, anxiety and chronic pain.

The MBSR-tr program has been adapted specifically for trauma recovery.

This course will aim to teach participants to:

• Practice trauma sensitive mindfulness in daily life.
• Understand, experientially, the empirically supported benefits of mindfulness for trauma recovery.
• Develop a greater understanding of the mind, body, and emotions.
• Handle difficult emotions with ease.
• Transform destructive emotional patterns and challenging relationships.
• Approach difficulty with equanimity.
• Learn skills and tools to support deep relaxation.
• Develop a regular mindfulness meditation practice.

MBSR-tr is suitable for anyone who wishes to cultivate these skills. As well as offering evidence-based practices for trauma recovery, this training is helpful to prevent burnout and enhance wellbeing.

The MBSR Programme has benefited thousands of people around the world who report a variety of conditions and concerns including:

• Stress Related Life Issues – Work, school, family, financial, illness, ageing, grief, uncertainty about the future and feeling ’out of control’.
• Medical conditions – Chronic illness, chronic pain, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, coronary heart disease, asthma, skin disorders and many other conditions
• Psychological distress – Anxiety, trauma, depression, fatigue and sleep disturbances
• Prevention and Wellbeing – Enhancement of health and wellbeing that encourages a deeper sense of equanimity in ourselves and our relationships.
• This programme is challenging and life-affirming. Participating in MBSR-tr requires an ongoing commitment to yourself.

MBSR-tr sessions include meditation training and practice, short talks, experiential exercises, small and large group discussion, gentle yoga/mindful movement and home practices. MBSR-tr will involve eight 2.5 to 3 hour online training sessions and one three night trauma-sensitive mindfulness and yoga retreat focused completely on individual practice.