Course Description: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

This course is a scientifically researched program designed to introduce fundamental mindfulness and meditation training for reducing stress, and bringing greater resilience, life balance, and well-being into everyday life.

The program consists of eight weekly sessions with an additional silent retreat day. It is a practical yet also intensive approach that trains attention, allowing people to develop more awareness and choices in their daily lives.

Instructor, Kim Young, is a qualified MBSR teacher and certified yoga instructor. Her training includes intensive practice with Solterreno Academy in Spain, Mindful Schools (USA), Mindfulness Thailand, Discovering Mindfulness, David Treleaven Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, and Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK). Kim has also completed Mindful Self-Compassion courses and integrates this into her work.

The program includes:

Guided mindfulness meditations
Body awareness through gentle stretching, yoga and movement
Group discussions and inquiry
Exploration of the patterns of thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and actions
Investigating brain research and stress responses
Daily home practice
Links to guided audio recordings
Resources for further development of mindful practices

Course Resources
MBSR was founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor of medicine, scientist, and meditation teacher. For more information on MBSR, please click on this link to watch a video of Kabat-Zinn.

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Schedule:

Times:

05:30pm-07:30pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $489.00

Additional Course Information

Class is on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in BEC 151 starting September 21 and ending November 9. The silent retreat is on Saturday, October 31 at an off-site location. Optional orientation is on Monday, September 14 in BEC 151 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Details regarding the silent retreat on October 31 will be provided at a later date.
Certificates of Completion are available for Employee Wellness Programs.
Because of the nature of the MBSR course, students should be prepared to commit to:

Weekly class attendance
Home practice 30-45 minutes each day
Participating in the one day silent retreat

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Kim Young

Biography: Kim Young is a mindfulness educator and facilitator, who has taught locally in the Bend LaPine School District, internationally at the International School Bangkok, and more recently, as the Director of Mindfulness at United World College Thailand. She has completed teacher training certifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Mindful Academy Solterreno (Spain), a year-long teacher program with Mindful Schools (US), and the .b Foundations course and Paws b curriculum with the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK). Kim also brings experience and insights from Mindful Self-Compassion courses and silent meditation retreats in Thailand. She has recently completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with Ananda Yoveda in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Kim is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with others about well-being and is excited to offer this introductory series about integrating mindfulness into our busy, daily lives in ways that support health and wholeness. Kim is a kind and compassionate educator who believes that connecting with ourselves and others is a key aspect of flourishing, and of finding peace and joy.

Facility Detail

COCC Boyle Education Center

BEC 0151

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.