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All-Day Session For MBSR/MBCT Graduates – February 2024

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Prerequisites

As a stand alone day, this MBSR All-Day session is only open to those who have completed the eight-week MBSR or MBCT program.  You will also be practicing with other participants from the current eight-week MBSR program.

​The All-Day session will provide you with 7.50 hours to deepen your mindfulness practices and connect with other MBSR and MBCT participants.  The practices will include body scan, mindful yoga, sitting meditation, walking meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and mindful eating.

The retreat will be in silence most of the day, and the day will end with a debrief of your experience and learning’s.

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

This MBSR All-Day will be facilitated by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat. He is a Registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and recognized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. He is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada.

Kasim has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Fee & Reminders

$95 CAD for one All-Day session

Reminders:​

  • Prepare your own lunch ahead of time.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and layers as your room temperate may fluctuate.
  • You can use a yoga mat and anything else that may support you, such as meditation cushion or blanket.

How to Apply

To apply for the upcoming ONLINE All-Day MBSR session (only open for MBSR/MBCT graduates), please fill the form below​. Please don't send a payment until you receive a confirmation e-mail from me. Instructions on how to join us online will be sent to you.

Please note: The information is only viewed by me (Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat) and is confidential. As a Registered Psychologist, I adhere to the highest standards of practice.

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Online 8-Week MBSR Program Winter 2024 (Wednesday Evenings)

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About this Program

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program is a highly respected program within the medical community for dealing with stress, pain, illness, and the demands of daily life. It was developed in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School - Division of Preventative and Behavioral Medicine. MBSR is not an alternative to traditional or psychological treatments but is a complement to those approaches.

The eight-week MBSR program will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigation of themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response and interpersonal communication.

At the conclusion of the MBSR program, participants will be able to:

  • Explore and recognize personal patterns around automatic pilot thinking, and automatic habitual stress reactivity that can increase burnout and reduce effectiveness;
  • Identify and understand current life stressors;
  • Reflect on and examine individual resources for meeting stress, comparing adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms;
  • Understand how stress expresses itself in human biology and physiology, and then how mindfulness can reduce the stress cycle;
  • Utilize formal and informal mindfulness practices to reduce distraction, bring greater clarity and intentionality to decision-making, and increase emotional regulation;
  • Learn and practice mindful listening as an effective skill in human relating;
  • Develop a plan for using mindfulness practices to support one’s health and well-being.

About the Facilitator

This eight-week MBSR program will be facilitated by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat.

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

He is a Registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and recognized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. He is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada, which is part of the Global Mindfulness Collaborative. Kasim has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Prerequisites

The MBSR program is open to anyone 19 years of age and older. It is an interactive Live Online program via Zoom conferencing.

What you will need is:

  • A device (e.g., computer or phone) with speaker, microphone, and video capabilities.
  • Internet connection.
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Fee & Helpful Info

Fee: $565 CAD total (includes MBSR booklet and mindfulness audios).

Helpful Fee Info: I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC). Some Extended Health plans cover Psychologist Services for BC residents. Otherwise, non-reimbursed Psychologist fees are tax deductible according to Canada Revenue Agency.

Payment & Refund Policy

Payment Method: INTERAC e-Transfer (preferred), cheque, money order, or wire transfer.

Payment Options: You can contact me if you need to make a special payment arrangement.

Refund Policy: Refunds for this MBSR program are provided for cancellations made prior to the MBSR session #1, less a $50 processing fee. After that, no refunds or credits will be issued unless it is due to an emergency or extenuating circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.

How to Apply

To apply for this program, when registration is open, please scroll down and fill the form below (if no registration button appears, registration is not open). If your application is received after the program is full, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Schedule

Wednesday evenings, January 17 to March 6, 2024

Session Date Time
Session 1 Wednesday, January 17 5:30pm – 8:30 pm PST (3 hours)*
Session 2 Wednesday, January 24 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
Session 3  Wednesday, January 31 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
Session 4 Wednesday, February 7 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
Session 5 Wednesday, February 14 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
All Day Session Saturday, February 17 9:00am – 4:30 pm PST (7.5 hours)*
Session 6 Wednesday, February 21 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
Session 7 Wednesday, February 28 5:30pm – 8:00 pm PST (2.5 hours)
Session 8 Wednesday, March 6 5:30pm – 8:30 pm PST (2.5 hours)

* Please make note of the dates in asterisks as they deviate from the regular schedule. The first session is 3 hours instead of the usual 2.5 hours, plus, the All-Day session on the weekend is 7.5 hours long.

Please note: The session times are in Pacific Time. The Pacific time zone encompasses western Canada, western United States, and western Mexico. To calculate your specific times zone: use this time converter tool.

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Free Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Info Session – January 2024

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Featured Video

Interested in Mindfulness?

Join us Online! Mindfulness meditation has received attention in the media and research. It has been effectively used as a complimentary approach to traditional medicine and psychotherapy. Mindfulness is a secular form of meditation that is based on thousands of years of wisdom traditions.

MBSR Info Session

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is one of the most researched and well-respected evidence based mindfulness programs. The program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigation of themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response, and interpersonal communication.

If you are interested in learning more about it, attending a MBSR information session is a good starting point.

The MBSR information session is FREE and open to anyone 19 years and older. At the same time, it is a free prerequisite for those who are interested in registering in an eight-week MBSR program at our Centre For Mindfulness Canada. As a Certified MBSR Teacher and Trainer with the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Centre for Mindfulness (CFM) and Mindfulness Center at Brown University, it brings me great joy to introduce participants to mindfulness through theses info sessions.

The FREE talk in February have been part of the British Columbia Psychological Association's (BCPA) Psychology Month.

Learning Objective

Scientific American

In this FREE Online Information Session you will:

  • Get first hand experience of mindfulness
  • Learn why mindfulness may be useful to cultivate
  • Learn about the origin and history of MBSR
  • Obtain information about the entire eight-week MBSR program
  • Discover the use of mindfulness for effective stress reduction
  • Meet the instructor and have opportunities to ask questions

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and authorized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University.

Kasim is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada. He has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Registration Information

To register for the FREE Online MBSR info session, please complete the form below.

Upcoming Programs

Learn Mindfulness: The 8-week MBSR program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigate themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response and interpersonal communication.

Teach Mindfulness: The MBSR Teacher Training Path consists of three levels. Each of the three levels has a number of steps.

Learn Mindfulness
Teach Mindfulness
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Free Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Info Session – December 2023

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Featured Video

Interested in Mindfulness?

Join us Online! Mindfulness meditation has received attention in the media and research. It has been effectively used as a complimentary approach to traditional medicine and psychotherapy. Mindfulness is a secular form of meditation that is based on thousands of years of wisdom traditions.

MBSR Info Session

Click to enlarge

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is one of the most researched and well-respected evidence based mindfulness programs. The program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigation of themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response, and interpersonal communication.

If you are interested in learning more about it, attending a MBSR information session is a good starting point.

The MBSR information session is FREE and open to anyone 19 years and older. At the same time, it is a free prerequisite for those who are interested in registering in an eight-week MBSR program at our Centre For Mindfulness Canada. As a Certified MBSR Teacher and Trainer with the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Centre for Mindfulness (CFM) and Mindfulness Center at Brown University, it brings me great joy to introduce participants to mindfulness through theses info sessions.

The FREE talk in February have been part of the British Columbia Psychological Association's (BCPA) Psychology Month.

Learning Objective

Scientific American

In this FREE Online Information Session you will:

  • Get first hand experience of mindfulness
  • Learn why mindfulness may be useful to cultivate
  • Learn about the origin and history of MBSR
  • Obtain information about the entire eight-week MBSR program
  • Discover the use of mindfulness for effective stress reduction
  • Meet the instructor and have opportunities to ask questions

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and authorized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University.

Kasim is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada. He has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Registration Information

To register for the FREE Online MBSR info session, please complete the form below.

Upcoming Programs

Learn Mindfulness: The 8-week MBSR program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigate themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response and interpersonal communication.

Teach Mindfulness: The MBSR Teacher Training Path consists of three levels. Each of the three levels has a number of steps.

Learn Mindfulness
Teach Mindfulness
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All-Day Session For MBSR/MBCT Graduates – November 2023

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Prerequisites

As a stand alone day, this MBSR All-Day session is only open to those who have completed the eight-week MBSR or MBCT program.  You will also be practicing with other participants from the current eight-week MBSR program.

​The All-Day session will provide you with 7.50 hours to deepen your mindfulness practices and connect with other MBSR and MBCT participants.  The practices will include body scan, mindful yoga, sitting meditation, walking meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and mindful eating.

The retreat will be in silence most of the day, and the day will end with a debrief of your experience and learning’s.

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

This MBSR All-Day will be facilitated by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat. He is a Registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and recognized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. He is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada.

Kasim has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Fee & Reminders

$95 CAD for one All-Day session

Reminders:​

  • Prepare your own lunch ahead of time.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and layers as your room temperate may fluctuate.
  • You can use a yoga mat and anything else that may support you, such as meditation cushion or blanket.

How to Apply

To apply for the upcoming ONLINE All-Day MBSR session (only open for MBSR/MBCT graduates), please fill the form below​. Please don't send a payment until you receive a confirmation e-mail from me. Instructions on how to join us online will be sent to you.

Please note: The information is only viewed by me (Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat) and is confidential. As a Registered Psychologist, I adhere to the highest standards of practice.

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Free Online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Info Session – October 4, 2023

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Featured Video

Interested in Mindfulness?

Join us Online! Mindfulness meditation has received attention in the media and research. It has been effectively used as a complimentary approach to traditional medicine and psychotherapy. Mindfulness is a secular form of meditation that is based on thousands of years of wisdom traditions.

MBSR Info Session

Click to enlarge

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is one of the most researched and well-respected evidence based mindfulness programs. The program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigation of themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response, and interpersonal communication.

If you are interested in learning more about it, attending a MBSR information session is a good starting point.

The MBSR information session is FREE and open to anyone 19 years and older. At the same time, it is a free prerequisite for those who are interested in registering in an eight-week MBSR program at our Centre For Mindfulness Canada. As a Certified MBSR Teacher and Trainer with the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Centre for Mindfulness (CFM) and Mindfulness Center at Brown University, it brings me great joy to introduce participants to mindfulness through theses info sessions.

The FREE talk in February have been part of the British Columbia Psychological Association's (BCPA) Psychology Month.

Learning Objective

Scientific American

In this FREE Online Information Session you will:

  • Get first hand experience of mindfulness
  • Learn why mindfulness may be useful to cultivate
  • Learn about the origin and history of MBSR
  • Obtain information about the entire eight-week MBSR program
  • Discover the use of mindfulness for effective stress reduction
  • Meet the instructor and have opportunities to ask questions

About the Facilitator

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

Read the full bio

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a registered Psychologist and University of Massachusetts Certified MBSR Teacher and authorized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University.

Kasim is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada. He has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness.

Registration Information

To register for the FREE Online MBSR info session, please complete the form below.

Upcoming Programs

Learn Mindfulness: The 8-week MBSR program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in formal MBSR mindfulness meditation practices, as well as investigate themes of perception, automatic, habitual stress reactivity, mindfulness-mediated stress response and interpersonal communication.

Teach Mindfulness: The MBSR Teacher Training Path consists of three levels. Each of the three levels has a number of steps.

Learn Mindfulness
Teach Mindfulness
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