Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

York Region
Fri, Feb 10, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Alzheimer Society of York Region

For Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program

Program for Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia 

For more information and registration, please contact Hemal Joshi at [email protected] or call 1-888-414-5550 ext. 541  

FREE ONLINE PROGRAM 
On Fridays  from January 27 to March 17, 2023 
(Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17) 


6:00- 8:30  PM 

8 week course 

Each session 2.5 hours  

Orientation on January 20th, 2023 (1.5 hrs.) 

Online Silent Retreat on Sunday February 26, 2023 (4 hrs.) 

Reflection exercises and home practices will be required 

Caring for a family member with dementia can be a stressful experience and can lead to chronic physical and pyschological conditions. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is evidence-based approach for managing stress. Our program is based on the original work of Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD who founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. 

Participants will learn mindfulness practices and tools for reducing stress and fostering well-being.  

The MBSR program includes formal meditation practices and mindful movement exercises drawn from yoga, with options to modify movements and poses for comfort and safety.