Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a nationally recognized, 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy designed to help you slow down and become more aware of your internal experiences. This evidence-based practice of mindfulness based stress reduction has transformed thousands of lives by teaching how to engage with the present moment and reduce harmful stress responses effectively.
The MBSR course includes:
- Eight weekly classes, each lasting 2.5 hours
- A one-day, seven-hour mindfulness practice retreat
- Daily homework assignments (approximately 45 minutes per day)
- Guided instructions in mindfulness meditation and gentle hatha yoga
- Exploration of patterns of thinking, feeling, and reacting
- Group discussions are designed to enhance mindful awareness and shared learning
As a participant, you will learn a variety of mindfulness techniques, including body scans, sitting meditation, mindful eating, walking meditation, and loving kindness meditation. The goal of our mindfulness based stress reduction program is to help you make mindfulness an integral part of your daily life, providing tools for lasting peace and resilience.

Meet Your Instructor: Mary Rothfusz, MA, MHC
Mary Rothfusz, MA, MHC, is a mental health counselor and MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) instructor trained through the Brown University Mindfulness Center. She has led multiple 8-week MBSR cycles in clinical settings, supporting individuals in managing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, psychological distress and emotional overwhelm.
Mary brings a warm, grounded presence to her teaching and integrates evidence-based mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness. She specializes in helping individuals reconnect with their inner resources during stress and transition.
Over the years, she’s guided individuals through MBSR programs in both clinical and community settings, helping people navigate chronic pain, sleep challenges, autoimmune issues, emotional ups and downs, and everyday stress. Her style is gentle yet effective, weaving together evidence-based mindfulness techniques with relaxation training strategies to support emotional balance and lasting healing from within.