MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
MORNING OR EVENING COURSE
Dates: TBD
Orientation: 1.25 hr
8 Weekly Classes: 2.5 hr except for Class 1 and Class 8, which last 3 hr
All-Day Retreat Class: Saturday, 9am-4:30pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
MBSR teaches us to bring mindfulness (nonjudgmental, present-moment awareness) into our daily lives.
The course incorporates formal and informal mindfulness practices (including mindful eating; body scanning; awareness of breathing; mindful movement/gentle yoga; mindful listening; and awareness of sounds, thoughts, and feelings); group dialogue; and teachings on perception, stress reactivity, thought and behavior patterns, and communication. The course consists of an orientation, 8 weekly classes, an all-day session, and 45-60 minutes of daily home practice.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
MBSR is approved for 28.75 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC for nurses, social workers, counselors, and therapists. Credit hours are based on participant class attendance.
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Email Laura at info@hereandnowmindfulness.com for more info.
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Past 8-week MBSR Courses
10/16-12/11/2023
1/9-3/6/2023**
8/18-10/13/2022**
1/20-3/9/2020**
4/1-5/20/2019
MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Workshops and classes can include guided mindfulness practices (such as mindful eating; body scanning; awareness of breathing; mindful movement/gentle yoga; mindful listening; and awareness of sounds, thoughts, and feelings); as well as a presentation of mindfulness research and resources relevant to participants. To schedule a private or group session, email Laura at info@hereandnowmindfulness.com.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
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10/24-26/25 Women's Wellness Weekend, Saheli Yoga​
(in partnership with Tina Patel and Haley Vasuki)
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9/14/25 Women's Fair, Saheli Yoga*
(in partnership with Tina Patel and Noelle Whittington)
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8/1-12/31/25 Seated Tai Chi, McLeod Health and Fitness Center (MHFC)
Mondays 10:30-11:15am
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)
8/1-12/31/25 Tai Chi Intro, MHFC
Mondays/Wednesdays 5-5:50pm
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)
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6/1-12/31/25 Tai Chi Intro, MHFC
Tuesdays 12:30-1:30pm
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)
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8/1-12/31/25 Mindfulness, MHFC
Thursdays 9-9:50am
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)​
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6/1-12/31/25 Chair Yoga, MHFC
Thursdays 11-11:50am
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)​
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6/1-12/31/25 Gentle Yoga, MHFC
Fridays 9:30-10:20am
(Free for members or $10 for guests of a member)​
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PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
8/18/25 Occupational Therapy Student Orientation, FMU
6/1-7/31/25 Mindfulness, MHFC
Tuesdays 5-5:50pm
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6/21/25 Mindfulness Mini-Retreat, Saheli Yoga, 1-3:30pm***
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3/28-5/31/25 Chair Yoga, MHFC
Thursdays 11-11:50am
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3/28-5/31/25 Gentle Yoga, MHFC
Fridays 9:30-10:20am
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2/4-5/31/25 Tai Chi Intro, MHFC
Tuesdays 1-1:45pm
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11/1/24-5/31/25 Mindfulness, MHFC
Tuesdays 5-5:50pm and Thursdays 12-12:50pm
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4/10/25 McLeod Angels Luncheon, McLeod Health Foundation*
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11/9/24 Mindfulness Mini-Retreat, Saheli Yoga***
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9/25/24 Upper Elementary Students, Montessori School of Florence*
7/30/2024-10/31/2024 Mindfulness, MHFC
Tuesdays 5-5:50pm and Thursdays 6-6:50am
2/16/2024 Pee Dee Area Health Education Center (AHEC)*
9/13-10/18/2023 Yoga and Mindfulness Elementary Camp (6 sessions),
Montessori School of Florence
(in partnership with Tina Patel from Saheli Yoga)
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8/14/2023 Speech-Language Pathology Student Orientation, FMU
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8/10/2023 Speech-Language Pathology Faculty Retreat, FMU
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8/10/2023 Montessori School of Florence Teachers*
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7/24/2023 Yoga and Mindfulness Elementary Camp, Montessori School of Florence
(in partnership with Tina Patel from Saheli Yoga)*
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6/24/2023 Mindfulness Mini-Retreat, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church
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5/20/2023 Mindfulness Mini-Retreat, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church**
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5/10/2023 Upper Elementary Students, Montessori School of Florence
(in partnership with Tina Patel from Saheli Yoga)*
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4/23/2023 Bala Sabha Children and Parents
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4/5/2023 Lower Elementary Students, Montessori School of Florence
(in partnership with Tina Patel from Saheli Yoga)*
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2/10/2023 Pee Dee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Wellness Symposium
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12/4/2022 The Little Gym Parents*
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8/15/2022 Speech-Language Pathology Student Orientation, FMU
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8/10/2022 Speech-Language Pathology Faculty Retreat, FMU
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8/16/2021 Speech-Language Pathology Student Orientation, FMU
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8/11 & 8/12/2020 Speech-Language Pathology Student Orientation, FMU
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6/19/2019 Summer Institute, Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty*
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3/13/2019 7th Grade Teacher Summit, Robeson County Public Schools, Lumberton, NC
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3/5/2019 Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty
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11/30/2018 Continuing Education for Mental Health Clinicians, FMU
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10/30/2018 Psychology Graduate Students, FMU*
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10/25/2018 Honors English 101 Students, FMU
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10/2/2018 Nursing Faculty, Francis Marion University (FMU)*
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7/13 & 7/16/2018 Shelter Residents, Connections for the Homeless, Evanston, IL
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2/6/2018 Supportive Housing Parents, Connections for the Homeless, Evanston, IL
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*Volunteer workshop
**Payment not required, so participants were able to attend at no charge
***10% of proceeds goes to Homes of Hope India