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Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Begins August 29

The 8-week program provides benefits for cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment

PLATTSBURGH, NY (08/09/2023) – A free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class offered to cancer survivors and those on maintenance treatment begins Tuesday, August 29 at 5 p.m. at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).

MBSR program is led by Charlotte Gosrich, RD, JD, MBSR instructor. MBSR is the most scientifically researched training program for mindfulness. Studies show it can decrease psychological and physical suffering and increase resilience and peace of mind. Started in the 1970s at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, MBSR is now offered in over 700 medical centers and universities worldwide.

“The impact of cancer on a person’s physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being can be overwhelming. This program can help survivors become fully aware and present in a non-judgmental manner, accepting things as they are, as a way toward healing,” explained Gosrich. A registered dietitian, Gosrich is part of the FitzPatrick Cancer Center team and provides nutritional counseling to those undergoing treatment for cancer.

Classes will include different types of formal and informal meditation, mindful movement, small group discussion and instruction on home practice. There will also be an “all day” class where participants can practice in silence with guidance for an extended period of time.

The MBSR series is underwritten by CVPH’s Center for Occupational Health and Wellness. For more information and to register, please contact Gosrich at cgosrich@cvph.org.