MBSR has been found to be effective in promoting health and wellbeing for individuals facing a wide variety of challenges.
Over the years people have participated in the MBSR Course for diverse reasons. These include:
- Stress – work-related, family or financial
- Increasing work insecurity due to global uncertainty
- Coping with the move to a new environment
- Chronic pain and illness
- Anxiety and panic
- Sleep disturbances
- High blood pressure
- Fatigue
- Headaches
Many enrol because, although they are feeling quite well physically, they say the pace of their lives is “out of control”, they feel stuck or they are aware of “just not feeling quite right”
However, MBSR may not be suitable for every person or may not be an appropriate choice for you at this time. This may be the case if you are dealing with:
- Substance abuse or dependence (currently or within the past year).
- An acute medical problem requiring frequent intervention or treatment.
- Psychological issues including trauma, severe depression, psychosis, active suicidal thoughts or other major psychiatric diagnosis.
MBSR is not psychotherapy. It is NOT a substitute for mental health therapy or counselling, for medical care or for substance abuse treatment.
The MBSR Course contains gentle stretching and yoga exercises. Although very gentle, they may be beyond some people’s’ capabilities. As with all new exercise programmes, participants should consult with their medical practitioners to ensure suitability. Participants are not obliged to engage in these parts of the programme if they have any concerns that they would be unable to complete them.
