MBSR Graduate Courses

The Duke MBSR Graduate program is designed to offer an opportunity to focus more deeply on particular topics introduced in the Foundations program.

Download the 2009 Graduate class schedule  

Course Fee:
8-week course $395 • 4-week course $195

Discounts:
$25 discount off Course Fee to Duke employees, students, and retirees, and health care providers

$25 discount off Course Fee to participants wishing to repeat a particular graduate course they have taken in the past.

Orientation:  A required session with the instructor to learn about the mechanics of the course, expectations, and to answer any questions you may have about the program.

Weekly Sessions:  Graduate programs are offered in a variety of formats; see the 2009 schedule for details.

Day of Mindfulness:  One all-day session of intensive mindfulness practice.  On a Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Those who attend the orientation, six of the eight weekly sessions (8-week programs) or 3 of the four weekly sessions (4-week programs), and the Day of Mindfulness are awarded a Certificate of Achievement from Duke Integrative Medicine to honor their dedication to their wellbeing and health.

Participants in Graduate programs are also invited to attend Duke Integrative Medicine’s Continuation Classes.

REGISTRATION

Download the MBSR registration form

Please call toll-free 1-866-313-0959.  Or you may download the registration form, and send to:

Mail:
MBSR Graduate Registration
Duke Integrative Medicine
DUMC Box 102904
Durham, NC 27710

Fax:         919-668-7892

MBSR Continuation Classes

We are pleased to offer continuation classes for people who have completed the Foundations program. We are aware that it can be difficult to find the time, motivation and support to continue what you have learned after the class is over, so we offer several opportunities to maintain your mindfulness practice.

Continuation classes are open to graduates of the Duke MBSR programs. Graduates of other programs are also welcome to attend, provided they check in with one of our instructors before attending. This ensures that everyone is "on the same page." Individuals with little or no meditation experience should first attend one of our Foundations programs or seek another class.

SATURDAY DROP-IN:  Saturday Drop-In Classes are once-a-month sessions except for months with the Day of Mindfulness.  Topics vary.

Registration:  There is no need to pre-register
Fee:  There is no course fee.  Donations are welcome; all donations go to our scholarship fund.
Location:  Duke Integrative Medicine, 3475 Erwin Rd
Time:  9-10:30 am

2009 Schedule

January 17 • Ron Vereen
February 7 • Jeanne van Gemert
April 4 •  Mary Brantley
June 6 • Sasha Loring
July 11 • Jeff Brantley
September 19 • Maya McNeilly
October 10 • Ron Vereen
December 5 • Jeanne van Gemert

DAY OF MINDFULNESS:  One full-day session of intense mindfulness practice taking place once during each program cycle (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).  Please bring a bag lunch.

Registration:  There is no need to pre-register.  You do not need to be enrolled in the current Foundations or Graduate program to attend.
Fee:  There is no course fee.  Donations are welcome; all donations go to our scholarship fund.
Location:  St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 82 Kimberly Drive, Durham, N.C. 27707, Phone (919) 493-5451
Time:  9-4 pm

2009 Schedule

March 7
May 16
August 15
November 7

EXPERIENCING MINDFULNESS:  Join Jeff Brantley for a weekly “taste” of mindfulness.  Topics vary.

Registration:  There is no need to pre-register
Fee:  $10 payable at reception desk
Location:  Duke Integrative Medicine, 3475 Erwin Rd
Time:  12-1 pm

Every Wednesday.

MANAGING DIFFICULTIES THROUGH MINDFULNESS:  Join Ron Vereen once a month for sessions focusing on using mindfulness as a coping technique.  Please note:  This class is an expansion of the MBSR Graduate offering of the same name.  While completion of that program is beneficial to your participation in this continuation class, it is not required.

Registration:  There is no need to pre-register
Fee:  $10 payable at reception desk
Location:  Duke Integrative Medicine, 3475 Erwin Rd
Time:  10:30 – 11:45 am

First Thursday of each month.

Note: The January class will meet on1/8, due to the New Years holiday.