Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Are you looking to develop strategies to better manage stress?
Immerse yourself in the world of mindfulness by discovering the MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Led by a qualified instructor trained at Brown University, this 8-week program invites you to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. You will learn to cultivate a more grounded presence, ease stress management, and enrich your listening and communication skills. By exploring stress reactions, the role of perceptions, and the concrete benefits of mindfulness, this program promotes a better quality of life, both personally and professionally.
Complete 8-week program
Objectives
– Discover mindfulness, its origins, and its scientific foundation.
– Understand the mechanisms of stress and automatic reactions.
– Develop emotional regulation tools.
– Integrate mindfulness into daily life and at work.
– Foster presence, clarity, and kindness toward yourself and others.
Program Content
The program is based on a vivid experiential approach, supported by theoretical insights, rich discussions, and guided practices.
Through meditation, conscious movement, exploration of the body and sensations, and the integration of mindfulness into daily actions, participants are invited to develop an open and kind presence.
Times for personal reflection and group sharing foster a deep understanding and a direct experience of living mindfully.
Meeting Schedule (online via Zoom)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Introductory and Welcome Session (optional – 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Week 1: Becoming Aware of the Present Moment (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Week 2: Perceiving Our Automatic Modes (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Week 3: Exploring Bodily Sensations and Stress (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Week 4: Welcoming Our Emotions with Kindness (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Week 5: Responding Rather Than Reacting (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Week 6: Mindfulness and Communication (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Retreat Day (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, online or in-person depending on arrangements)
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – Week 7: Taking Care of Yourself and Nurturing Resilience (6:30 PM to 9:00 PM)
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 – Week 8: Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM)
Who is this training for?
Healthcare professionals, social workers and counselors, students, teachers, managers, or anyone wishing to improve their stress management, develop a more conscious presence, and promote their well-being.
Instructor Biography:
Practicing meditation for over fifteen years, Delphine Poublan holds a Master’s degree in mental health and is a mindfulness facilitator trained at Brown University and UQAM.
Her unique background has allowed her to work in various environments where she observed the impacts of chronic stress on professionals. Currently the Executive Director of SOS Professionnels, she supports individuals and teams facing burnout or a loss of meaning.
Passionate about integrating mindfulness into work and care settings, she puts her expertise to work for the development of well-being and collective resilience.
Delphine completed her MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) teacher training at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at Brown University (USA).
