Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
SPRING 2026 COURSE BEGINNING
MARCH 11!
Stress? Anxiety? Pain? Difficult Emotions?
MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) is an evidence based, experiential course designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at The Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical School to provide tools to better manage stress, pain, and difficult emotions. Learn to actively engage in cultivating the skills to enhance the capacity to cope with life’s challenges for greater balance and ease in your life.
Read more about Mindfulness.
Read more about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Click here to listen to an interview with Lisa on Newsradio 1070 WKOK Sunrise regarding mindfulness and self care.
Here is what MBSR students are saying about their experience after taking the course.
FREE MANDATORY ORIENTATION
Free, mandatory, orientation on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM at the IHM Center on Marywood University’s campus or Zoom (weather dependent).
In Person MBSR Course Spring 2026:
What: MBSR is an 8 week, professionally guided course by Lisa Rigau, MS, BSN, RN, DipACLM
Mandatory Orientation Spring 2026:
Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Orientation is in person at the IHM Center on Marywood University’s campus or online via Zoom (weather dependent).
Classes Spring 2026:
In person classes beginning Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. The course runs for 8 weeks including a day long retreat.
Where:
IHM Center on Marywood University’s campus
Cost: $350 for an 8 week course, which includes
32 hours of professionally led classes
Guided mindfulness meditation audio downloads
Course handouts
Mindful meditation practices, mindful movement practices & group discussion
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Scholarships available
Scholarships and a sliding scale for payment are available.
Past graduates can register for just $175, that's 50% off
Early bird special! Register by February 18, 2026 and receive $50 off!
Class size is limited and registration is required
REGISTRATION
Registration is required for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Please fill out the form below or call 570-814-8188.
“This course opened my eyes to living in the present moment - I learned I created my own stress by focusing in the past (on things that already happened) or in the future (on things that haven’t occurred yet and may never happen!). I learned to be kind and caring to myself and to respond and not react to stressful situations that may arise in my life.”