Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation - Fall 2021
Join an Orientation session for The Actors Fund’s upcoming free online 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction courses for those in the performing arts and entertainment.
MBSR uses meditation, gentle yoga and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives. The course was originally developed for patients in chronic pain and has since been shown to be beneficial for dealing with stress and anxiety while improving overall well-being.
These MBSR orientation sessions will provide an in-depth look at the course, give an introduction to mindfulness meditation and answer questions you might have about how mindfulness might be of value to you.
Attending an Orientation session and a brief 1-on-1 online interview are the only prerequisites for taking one of the full courses.
Tuesday Session:
This cohort is open to all those who complete the orientation and 1-on-1 interview.
Beginning Tuesday, September 28 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm ET and ending Tuesday, November 16, with an All-Day Retreat on Saturday, November 6, 10 am - 5 pm ET.
Wednesday Session:
This cohort is open to all those who complete the orientation and 1-on-1 interview.
Beginning Wednesday, September 29 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm ET and ending Wednesday, November 17, with an All-Day Retreat on Saturday, November 6, 10 am - 5 pm ET.
Technology Requirements
To participate in this course, you will need access to the following:
- A computer with speakers, microphone and video capabilities
- A high-speed internet connection (tablets, phones and Chromebooks are not recommended due to a reduced participant and group experience)
- Zoom (free video conference application)
Prerequisite:
You must attend one of the MBSR Orientation sessions: Tuesday, September 14 or 21, Wednesday, September 15 or 22. Participants should be able to attend all 8 consecutive weeks and the All-Day Retreat on Saturday, November 6, 10 am - 5 pm ET.