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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

This evidence-based program can help break the cycle of recurring depression. It can also address the anxiety that often accompanies depression.

Developed by Zindel Segal, John Teasdale and Mark Williams, MBCT grew out of the practice and structure of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBCT integrates mindfulness practice with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help prevent depressive episodes. CBT helps you reframe challenges and adjust how you respond to them.

Meditation and Depression

MBCT has been shown to:

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Discover the original 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in 1979. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of people all over the world have completed MBSR and taken a more active role in their self-care. MBSR has been shown to reduce stress and promote greater resilience in the midst of life’s challenges.  

Online Mindfulness Retreats

Our 3‑day silent online retreats offer the opportunity to strengthen your mindfulness practice. These retreats can also fulfill prerequisites for individuals who are exploring teacher training. We invite you to join a supportive space for stillness, insight and mindful connection.

Experienced CFM instructors help you:

Eva Tsuda

Eva Tsuda, MD

Eva Tsuda, MD

Certified MBSR Teacher

Associate Professor, Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Education and Training

MD, Semmelweis Medical School, Budapest, Hungary, 1976
MBSR teacher training, Center for Mindfulness, UMass Chan Medical School, 2017, 2019

Focus and Interests

Ginny Wholley

Ginny Wholley

Ginny Wholley

Certified MBSR Teacher

Bio

Ginny is a certified instructor of mindfulness-based programs, qualified by the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Center for Mindfulness to instruct MBSR and certified by Brown Mindfulness Center, Brown University School of Public Health, and also a certified Kripalu yoga teacher.