Patient Stories

Mindfulness, the practice of being present in the moment, helps people of all ages and backgrounds. Mindfulness is used to aid in the treatment a variety of conditions, whether it's anxiety, depression, pain, heart disease, cancer or gastrointestinal distress, among others.

Those who have integrated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, into their daily lives, have seen significant changes in their overall well-being. The below patients share their experiences and positive results from their time at The Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness. Read their stories:

Christine Is No Longer Skeptical About Mindfulness
When Christine's doctor suggested that she take the course, she had never heard about Mindfulness but knew she needed help in managing her stress.

How 86-Year-Old Rosalee Found Peace Thanks to Mindfulness
Rosalee still practices mindfulness daily and is eternally grateful for the opportunity to attend the MBSR Program at Jefferson.

How Mindfulness Helped Erik Relieve His Pain
When Erik signed up for the class, he was looking for relief of stress, depression and pain caused by his metastatic prostate cancer and hormone therapy.

How Mindfulness Helped Maria's Meditation Practice
Learn how the Practicum far exceeded Maria's expectations and greatly increased her knowledge and experience with Mindfulness training.

Raymond Uses Mindfulness In His Psychotherapy Practice
The possibilities of increased awareness and potential conceptual change for Raymond and his clients has proved exciting and beneficial.

Shawn Finds Strength Through Mindfulness Meditation
Shawn can now walk free with an open heart full of compassion, dignity, kindness and strength.

The MBSR Course at Jefferson Exceeded Jim's Expectations
How meditation and other MBSR techniques Jim learned through the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness has enriched his life.