Lior Schonfeld. Clinical psychologist.

Mindfulness for Anxiety Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness for reducing anxiety is a research-based program that consists of 8 weekly group sessions and includes practice during the course and home exercises. The program was built by John Cavett Zinn - a doctor of biology and a yoga teacher - and has proven itself over the years as an effective tool in reducing anxiety symptoms, chronic pain, disturbing thought patterns, depression, etc. You can also see how mindfulness training affects different brain mechanisms and strengthens Brain areas responsible for memory, emotional regulation, decision making and more.

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent psychological phenomena in our time and it stems from a mental economy that is in constant deficit - an imbalance between the rhythm and the demands of ourselves and our environment on ourselves and the resources to meet them. This situation leads to mental burnout that manifests itself in symptoms such as anxiety attacks, lack of energy, a constant lack of success, a sense of worthlessness and great suffering in our daily conduct.

During the program we develop through different types of practices and honest investigation of our experience the ability to be present in the present moment. We learn to distinguish between reaction and action, develop self-awareness for what we are going through, increase our ability to contain our emotions and acquire practical tools to deal with ourselves and the world. The program is built in a gradual way and is suitable for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their life regardless of previous exposure to meditation practice or anything else!