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In collaboration with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, the School of Professional Studies offers a variety of evidence-based mindfulness programs and resources for beginners, teachers in training and those who are certified, as well as custom programs for organizations. Wherever you may be on your journey — whether just starting to explore what mindfulness has to offer or advancing your practice and career — you are welcome here.
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An accessible adaptation of MBCT designed for beginners seeking practical mindfulness tools to navigate life's challenges with more ease and clarity.
An evidence-based, innovative approach for managing and reducing elevated blood pressure, and enhancing cardiovascular wellness.
An evidence-based program designed to help individuals break free from patterns that contribute to repeated and prolonged episodes of depression and anxiety.
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is the gold standard of evidence-based mindfulness programs designed to introduce fundamental mindfulness practices and stress reduction techniques.
Interactive Short-Course Schedule
View the upcoming program dates for Brown's short, 8-week mindfulness courses.
Bring the gift of mindfulness to your circle
Learn the foundational principles and techniques of mindfulness teaching to bring this transformative practice to your organization or community with confidence and authenticity.
Learn to facilitate MBSR, an evidence-based, experiential program designed to teach participants mindfulness meditation and movement practices they can integrate into their daily life.
Integrate the clinical application of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy to help individuals suffering from chronic depression.
Mindfulness in the Workplace
Explore our mindfulness courses for organizations designed to help employees, at all levels, become more mindful in all areas of their lives.
Join us online to explore free recorded content, including expert talks and program info sessions that showcase Brown’s mindfulness offerings.
Start Your Week with Mindfulness
Join our mindfulness community each Monday for a free 30-minute online gathering. Each session includes a guided meditation and an optional group check-in—an opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Open to all, no experience necessary.
September 19, 2025 News & Stories from SPS
The time is now: Why MBCT training matters more than ever
Patti Holland, assistant director of mindfulness teacher education at Brown’s School of Professional Studies, shares why mindfulness programs and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) training matter now more than ever.
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