Learn to manage anxiety & prevent the relapse of depression
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy providing tools and strategies for preventing depressive relapse, as well as reducing acute depression, anxiety and stress.
For more details, visit our MBCT page.

Timing
Tuesdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Monday, August 26, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: August 27, 2024 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-8: September 3, 2024 – October 22, 2024 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
NOTE: October 8th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5:30pm – 9:30pm ET

Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:

• Registered Nurse: Ontario

Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.

If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.

Participants taking MBCT for professional development purposes must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Be registered and accepted in the CMS certification stream for MBCT OR
2. Are regulated health care professionals in your local jurisdiction OR
3. Are in related fields with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. teacher/educator, mental health professionals).In all cases the program facilitators will interview you to ensure the MBCT program is the right fit for your professional learning needs and if not may direct you to other mindfulness trainings.

Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.

Fee: $560 $460
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies

If you’re interested in taking this course but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.