Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Courses

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MBSR Courses

This ONLINE course is modeled on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This experiential training course systematically teaches the practice of mindfulness meditation and its application to stress reduction, self-reflection, and the mobilization of inner resources to support health, healing, resilience,e and personal growth.

What’s included: Eight 2-hour online sessions, one online 5-hour retreat, all program handouts, and audio recordings.

2026 Dates

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    Winter Course (virtual): Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm EST, 1/13/2026 - 3/3/2026 PLUS The Retreat Day: Feb 21, 11am - 4pm EST

    Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser and Anita Hall

    Investment: $450

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    Spring Course (In-Person) Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm EST, 4/23/2026 - 6/18/2026 - PLUS The Retreat Day: June 11, 8:30 am - 3 pm EST

    Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser, weekly, in-person at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Sandy Springs, GA.

    NOTE: the fee for the in-person course is a bit more because it includes using the Ignatius House grounds and having a light breakfast and a full lunch during the retreat day.

    Investment: $525

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    Autumn Course: Option A (virtual): Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm EST, 9/29/2026 - 11/17/2026 - PLUS The Retreat Day: Nov 7, 11am - 4pm EST

    Facilitated by Mark Dannenfelser and Tyona Ezeilo

    Investment: was $450

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“Using the concepts I learned in the MBSR course, I’ve been able to let go of my OCD-type thoughts and more effectively manage my anxiety. I discontinued use of my anxiety medication as a result.”*

— Erin, Psychotherapist

*Note: This quote is not intended to suggest that anxiety medication is not necessary and useful. Nor is it to suggest that anyone should discontinue using anti-anxiety medications. All medications should be discussed with your healthcare professional prior to making any changes.

It is also worth noting that a study out of Georgetown University Medical Center was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Psychiatry, 2022) showing that mindfulness-based stress reduction was a well-tolerated treatment option with comparable (non-inferior) effectiveness to a first-line medication for patients with anxiety disorders.