Syracuse University

The Counseling Center offers a free, six-week course in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) beginning January 28. MBSR uses the principle of mindfulness to increase access to inner resources for coping with the stresses of school, work, and personal life. Mindfulness is an open, nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment.


This world-renowned program was founded by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a renowned author and researcher from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. MBSR has been hailed by medical journals for its ability to help people develop greater inner strength, flexibility, and balance in the midst of life’s everyday ups and downs. In a sense, it’s a course on teaching emotional coping skills to deal more effectively with stress and overwhelming emotions.

The course is not for academic credit. It is a personal course designed to help improve your academic and emotional performance. To get the maximum benefit, you will need to attend weekly 90-minute sessions for six weeks, attend a half-day retreat, and complete the homework assignments. In return for your commitment, you will gain a valuable life skill.

For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 443-4715 or mbsr@syr.edu.