Foundations of Mindfulness: Introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress & Pain Management (MSPM) with Sasha Loring, M.Ed., LCSW

Hosted by the Program on Integrative Medicine

Information about the course:

The UNC Mindfulness-based Program for Stress and Pain Management offers training in meditation and mind-body awareness that will teach you how to slow down, set priorities and stay calm, focused and relaxed in the midst of a busy life.  These practices will enhance your body's natural adaptive healing ability and will cultivate the mind's clarity and insight.

This evidenced-based program is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's model that teaches Mindfulness is "the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally." It enables individuals to step out of 'automatic pilot', and to connect and respond to daily life with increased awareness and self-control.

There are 8 weekly classes that run 2 ½ hours each

• You will receive recordings with guided meditations and stretching practices?

• Participants are encouraged to practice home assignments for 30-40 minutes every day and to complete an initial questionnaire and a course evaluation.

• This challenging, life-affirming course requires a strong commitment for maximal benefits. Your instructors are committed to and skilled at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging environment

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Class Dates: Fridays, September 20 through November 8, 2019

Instructor: Sasha Loring, M.Ed., LCSW

Time: 9:30am -12:00 pm

Location: UNC Center for Rehabilitation Care, 1807 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

TBD Day of Mindfulness: 

Please remember to bring a lunch on the Day of Mindfulness!

Fee: $350 UNC Affiliates | $375 General Public | $100 off for repeat participants!

Both Check and Credit Card will be accepted.

Checks can be made out to PMR/Medical Fund, & on Memo line, write "Mindfulness"

Please send Checks to:

Mindfulness Course

Program on Integrative Medicine

CB# 7200, UNC School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7200

Refund policy

• After orientation, before start of 1st class, full refund minus $75.00 handling fee
• After 1st class, no refunds

NOTE:  If you have any of the following issues listed below that would present additional challenges in taking the class, please call 919-966-8586 to speak with an instructor prior to registering for the course.

• Hospitalization within the last 6 months for any psychiatric reasons
• Medically unstable situation
• Problem with alcohol or drug abuse
• Anger management issues that could potentially be disruptive to the group
• Suicidal fantasies

For more information, please call 919-966-8586 or email mindfulness@med.unc.edu 

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