Mindfulness-Based Stess Reduction
MBSR stands for Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. It is a structured and evidence-based program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. MBSR is designed to help individuals manage stress, improve their mental well-being, and enhance their overall quality of life through the practice of mindfulness meditation and mindfulness-based techniques. Key components and principles of MBSR include:
- Integration of mindfulness meditation
- Body scans
- Breath awareness
- Mindful movement and eating
- Daily mindful practices
- Home assignments
- Stress reduction
- Enhanced self-compassion
