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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course Starting
The renowned course that over 24,000 people have taken worldwide to learn to better meet the challenges of everyday life offered in Chatham.
Register now for the most extensively researched mindfulness meditation and stress reduction program. More than 24,000 people have completed this well-respected program and, through it, have learned how to use their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of everyday life.
The program consists of eight weekly 2-hour classes and a dedicated practice day. Highly participatory, supportive, and structured, this program provides:
- guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
- gentle stretching and mindful movement
- group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life and improve ability to handle stressful situations and conversations with greater ease
- individually tailored instruction
- daily home assignments
- home practice materials including guided mindfulness practice recordings and a workbook
Location: 158 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ
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Dates and Times:
Wednesday evenings (7pm - 9pm) Apr 22 - Jun 10, 2020. Dedicated practice day on Saturday, May 30th (10am - 4pm.) Free Orientation April 8th (required if you are going to be taking the course)
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Learn more about mindfulness - watch the Anderson Cooper 60 Minutes special on mindfulness.
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The course will be led by Patrick Briody. Patrick is a certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in the New York / New Jersey area, and a certified executive coach. He has been a dedicated student and practitioner of mindfulness meditation for 20 years and has attended many intensive mindfulness retreats with a number of highly experienced teachers throughout the years. Patrick participated in a 7-day professional training program under the direction of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Saki Santorelli. In addition, Patrick brings years of practical experience in applying mindfulness in the workplace through his 25 years managing large technology organizations on Wall Street.
