Stress Management Programmes

As well as providing research-based stress reduction strategies for individuals, Change it psychology recommends an Auckland group programme for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Mindfulness self care and stress reduction programme

The eight weekly sessions and one day retreat is an invitation to move towards greater balance, control and participation in your life.

The programme has been adapted from the Mindfulness Stress Reduction Programme (MBSR) developed by Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School twenty seven years ago. 

Published research indicates that the majority of people who complete a MBSR course report lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms, increased ability to manage stressful situations, greater energy and improved self esteem.

Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in your life through enhancing the quality of your attention.  It increases your ability to consciously respond to situations rather than simply react, make good lifestyle choices and achieve your goals.

The highly participatory, and practical course includes:

• Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practice
•  Mindful enquiry exercises to enhance everyday life
• Gentle stretching and mindful movement
•  Instruction CDs and extensive workbook
  

For further information please email info@changeit.co.nz