Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

In the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week In-Person Program modeled after the world-renowned MBSR developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., you will learn how to:

  1. Pay attention with curiosity and kindness to your present moment experience

  2. Intentionally respond with wisdom and compassion rather than react automatically    

  3. Relate skillfully to physical and emotional pain to live more fully in the midst of it

  4. Use mindfulness meditation to improve your sleeping patterns 

  5. Build your capacity to learn from and transform difficult emotions, such as anxiety, anger, frustration and depression

  6. Increase self-acceptance and self-compassion while decreasing critical self-judgments

  7. Create and sustain a daily formal and informal mindfulness practice

  8. Apply MBSR as a highly effective complement to the conventional medical care you are currently receiving to relieve physical symptoms, such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems or high blood pressure, etc

According to published research participants who actively participate in MBSR programs report: 

  1. Long-term relief from physical and psychological symptoms

  2. More effective responses to stress and less reactive

  3. Improved energy levels, mindset, mood and sleeping patterns 

  4. Less pain and improved pain management

  5. Overall increase in acceptance and compassion for oneself and others

Throughout the 8-weeks you will experience:

  1. Systematic instruction in formal mindfulness meditation practices

  2. Listening to mindfulness audio recordings in-between classes to create your own daily formal meditation practice (10 – 45 minutes per day)

  3. How to integrate informal mindfulness practices as part of your daily activities, such as mindful breathing, eating, driving, exercising, working, communicating, etc.

  4. Gentle mindful yoga postures adapted to your needs

  5. Walking meditation practices

  6. Learning about the science, physiology and psychology of mindfulness and stress using the visual aid of power point slides to guide the exploration and discussion

  7. Group and dyad dialogue interactions to enhance the awareness of what you are learning and practicing each week

  8. Weekly Mindfulness Encouraging Words emails to support your in-between class formal and informal practices

What is the MBSR 8-Week In-Person Program structure?

  • Eight Weekly Classes of 1.5 – hours each (A total of 12 hours class time)

  • One-on-One phone session (~30 minutes) with Melissa between classes 1 – 3

  • Eight weekly Mindfulness Based emails to support your mindfulness practice between class sessions

  • Weekly Handouts and Homework

  • Commitment to your own daily formal (10 – 45 minutes per day) and informal mindfulness practices in-between classes

Where is the MBSR 8-Week In-Person Program held?

Lotus Counseling Collective, 555 Metro Pl N Suite 560, Dublin, Ohio 43017

Group Details:

Duration: Each group session lasts 90 minutes, providing ample time for meaningful discussions, skill-building exercises, practicing new skills, and personal support.

Curriculum: Based on the MBSR program covers a wide range of mindfulness techniques to improve confidence, reduce stress, and boost mood and foster personal growth.

Intake Assessment: Prior to group placement, I conduct an intake call (~15 minutes) to ensure the best fit for you and to discuss any unique needs and goals.

Group Pricing: The cost per group session is $35. As an added benefit, clients with an individual therapist at Lotus Counseling Collective enjoy a discounted rate of $25 per group for the full program.

Upcoming Group Cycles:

Mondays 8:30am -10:00am- October 6th-November 24th, 2025

Spring 2026 Dates Coming Soon.

New Offering!

Are you planning to be home for winter break from college?

Struggling with stress while at school?

Feeling like you are more overwhelmed than ever?

Join me for an abbreviated MBSR Group:

Monday-Friday December 15-19, 2025.

12:00pm-1:30pm