MBSR for Trauma Recovery is an 8-week evidence based, experiential program tailored specifically to meet the needs of frontline workers- including (but not limited to) veterans, police, fire and ambulance personnel.

MBSR-trprovides intensive and systematic training in trauma sensitive mindfulness meditation and movement practices, integrating into daily life what is discovered and learned through the process of participating in the program.

First created in 1979, by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., MBSR has over 40 years of research that consistently demonstrates increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. 

There is a growing body of research indicating MBSR has a positive effect on reducing the impact of psychological trauma, as well as statistically significant reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions including anxiety, depression and chronic pain, along with positive changes in risk factors that may lead to more serious chronic ailments. 

MBSR participants can expect to experience:

• Guided instruction in trauma aware mindfulness meditation practices.
• Gentle stretching and trauma aware mindful yoga.
• Group dialogue and mindful communication exercises.
• Individually tailored instruction to meet the needs of first responders.
• Daily home assignments.
• Guided meditations and workbooks.

With focus on developing…

• Recognition of the present moment
• The breath as a place to come back to in moments of stress
• Mindfulness practice
• Understanding of stress physiology
• The ability to recognise automatic mind and body reactivity to stress
• Awareness of the link between stress and thoughts
• Interpersonal mindfulness and mindful communication
• Self compassion and kindness
• Applying mindfulness to our daily lives
• Mindfulness a part of your life

Who will benefit?

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 requires an ongoing commitment to yourself