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MBSR 2012 Calendar

Please scroll down for information regarding REGISTRATION & ENROLMENT

 

WEEKLY CLASSES, Brisbane

Time: Tuesdays 6:30 – 9.00pm
Teacher: Astrid de Ruiter Ph: 0401 904 995
Venue:West End Uniting Church Hall
11 Sussex Street, West End
Brisbane

Day of Mindfulness
Venue: TBA


TERM 1 - 2012
 
Session
Date
 
1
February 14
 
2
February 21
 
3
February 28
 
4
March 6
 
5
March 13
 
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday 17 March, 9.30-4.30pm
 
6
March 20
 
7
March 27
 
8
April 3

TERM 2 - 2012
 
Session
Date
 
1
April 24
 
2
May 1
 
3
May 8
 
4
May 15
 
5
May 22
 
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday 26 May, 9.30-4.30pm
 
6
May 29
 
7
June 5
 
8
June 12

TERM 3 - 2012
 
Session
Date
 
1
July 31
 
2
August 7
 
3
August 14
 
4
August 21
 
5
August 28
 
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday Sept 1, 9.30-4.30pm
 
6
September 4
 
7
September 11
 
8
September 18

TERM 4 - 2012
 
Session
Date
 
1
October 16
 
2
October 23
 
3
October 30
 
4
November 6
 
5
November 13
 
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday 17 November 9.30am - 4.30pm
 
6
November 20
 
7
November 27
 
8
December 4

Registration, Cost and Enrolment

If you are not sure about registering and want to find out more about the program...
- Ring Astrid, the course facilitator for a FREE orientation session by phone or Skype

This is an opportunity to ask any questions or discuss any concerns you may have. It will also give you the opportunity to discuss your particular situation and what you are hoping to get out of doing the course. Together with the course facilitator, you can then assess whether this course is likely to be of benefit for you at this point in your life.

Ph: 0401 904 995
Skype name: astrid.de.ruiter

If you want to register,
please follow the process for registration and enrolment below:

COST & PAYMENT
 

The cost of the course is $685 inc GST.
Fees are due prior to the commencement of the course. You will be sent an invoice once you have registered - which can be paid by cheque or internet banking.
Our goal is to make the course accessible to those who could benefit and payment and/or concessions plans will be considered on the basis of need. Please ring Astrid - the course registrar - on 0401 904 995 if you wish to discuss a discount or payment plan.
Check with your accountant for tax deductibility.
Reimbursement from your insurer may be possible if you are in rehabilitation or receiving workers compensation. You will need a referral from your doctor to the MBSR program.

TO REGISTER
  Click on the Register button to complete the on-line Registration form
REFUND POLICY
  We are confident you will find our classes enjoyable and beneficial. However, we do understand there are times when you may need to drop a course. Our refund policy is to provide a full refund, less a materials/registration fee of $100, for requests made prior to the second class in a course series. Course fees will not be refunded after the second class begins, however, you may have a pro rata credit to take the class at a future time that works for your schedule. Please request the credit at the time you request to be dropped from a class. To request a refund, please send an email to info@openground.com.au indicating your name, the name of the class, reason for the refund, and a phone number where you can be reached in case of questions.
REPEATING THE PROGRAM
  The course can be repeated as a refresher for a fee of $440.
BRIEF PHONE INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER
  Once you have registered, the teacher of your course will phone you to have a brief discussion. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the program and to speak about any specific needs or intentions you have in approaching the MBSR course.
CONFIDENTIALITY
  All written and verbal information that you share with any of the instructors will be regarded as confidential and treated with respect.

NEW
MBSR Graduate Weekend Retreat
2-4 December 2011 with Timothea Goddard and Eva Papadopoulo

Insight Meditation Retreat
3-7 January 2012 with Bob Stahl and Florence Meleo-Meyer

Introductory Video
A 10 minute introduction to the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program exploring it's history, rationale and scientific efficacy from the founders at the Center for Mindfulness, UMass.

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  Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally. - Jon Kabat-Zinn