The Self-Paced 9-Lesson Curriculum
Our program matches the exact academic standards developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, but is adapted so you can complete it comfortably in your own home with no time constraints.
Your free registration provides full lifetime access to **108 lesson topics**, daily practice guides, and 22 guided audio downloads recorded directly by G. Ross Clark.
Module 1: What is Mindfulness? Free
Overcoming automatic pilot. Learning how to direct attention intentionally and investigate present-moment sensations with patience.
Module 2: How We Perceive the World Free
Exploring how our conditioning influences our perceptions, thoughts, and physiological stress responses.
Module 3: Being at Home in Our Own Skin Free
Deepening your experience with the Body Scan. Bringing gentle presence to physical limitations, discomfort, and fatigue.
Module 4: What is Stress? Free
Understanding the physiological impacts of stress, anxiety, and worry. Investigating our emotional and behavior patterns.
Module 5: Responding vs. Reacting Free
Moving away from automatic reactivity. Cultivating mindful self-love, compassion, and emotional resilience.
Module 6: Mindful Communication Free
Applying mindful attention to relationships, conversation, listening, and resolving interpersonal tension.
Module 6R: The 3-Hour Home Retreat Free
A beautiful, structured turning point in our curriculum. This is a self-guided 3-hour silent retreat designed to consolidate your formal practice, allowing you to deeply abide with your mind and body.
Module 7: Daily Life Integration Free
Establishing daily schedules. How to sustain formal sitting, walking, and stretching practices in the midst of a busy career and home life.
Module 8: Looking Back & Going Forward Free
Reviewing your growth path. Honoring your dedication to self-abiding, emotional healing, and resilience.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completing all 9 modules, your practice logs, and your personal reflections, a Certificate of Completion will be provided on site. This document can be used to meet requirements on your own journey to becoming an MBSR facilitator.