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What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is about being 'present' to each new moment as it happens...pleasurable moments, fun times, even tough times.
When we consciously hold attention in the present moment without judgement we are learning to exercise the 'mindfulness muscle'. Like all workouts this takes practice and discipline.
Yet, the benefits are potentially immense. Mindfulness helps us to face difficult times with a courageous heart, and respond rather than react to people or life events that upset us. With practice we develop the capacity to look beyond these difficult moments to those parts of our lives that have the capacity to give us great joy.
Mindfulness is an innate ability that we all have - though if you're a little out of practice, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction may help!
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?
MBSR is a psycho-educational course that uses mindfulness meditation to help people tap into their inner psychological resources to take better care of themselves.Developed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn (UMASS Medical Center) in 1979, MBSR is a mix of mindfulness training, formal and informal meditation practice, mindful movement and gentle yoga, and small group reflection. It is not a requirement to have had prior experience in either meditation or yoga. However this may be helpful.
What does the MBSR course entail?
Prior to signing up for the 8-week course participants are introduced to their MBSR teacher at an informal one-on-one intake meeting. In this session participants are invited to share their expectations about MBSR, and will also learn about programme requirements including a commitment to home practice.
In MBSR, participants are progressively taught how to use mindfulness as a way of managing stress as it arises. This work involves changing our relationship to stress, including difficult thoughts and feelings, to the present moment and to ourselves. Participants will also learn a range of formal mindfulness practices, including meditation, hatha yoga and other mindful movement.
Who may benefit from MBSR?
MBSR may benefit anyone experiencing stress that won't go away, chronic pain or uncomfortable levels of anxiety, fear, depression or grief. It may also soothe a sense of spiritual emptiness, or confusion and doubt about the direction of one's life journey.
Mindfulness Programmes for 2012
 Nationally-offered Mindful Leadership, Mindfulness as a Workplace Self-Care Strategy & Introductory Mindfulness training
The benefits of mindfulness are far-reaching as evidenced by on-going international research. The training is a mix of experiential, didactic presentation and small & larger group enquiry with take home kit and audio resources
 8 week MBSR Course - April, August & October
This includes nine sessions of two and a half hours duration and one full day of mindfulness practice. Please note that a commitment to regular and on-going home practice is essential.
venue: Mary Magdalene Church building, Bardon, Ashgrove AKEM office & group room & Brisbane Quaker Meeting House, Kelvin Grove
Email: info@alisonkeane.com.au OR call 0402 795 796 for details about the 2012 MBSR course schedules OR download booking form below O load booking form below
Eight Week Private and Long Distance MBSR Courses -
also available by telephone and for Skype users in regional centres
This involves eight weekly one hour sessions. A commitment to regular and on-going home practice essential. Includes MBSR workbook and CDs. Those undertaking the long distance MBSR are encouraged to attend an MBSR full day of mindfulness in Brisbane.
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