Was bedeutet MBSR?
What does MBSR mean?
The term "MBSR" is often mentioned in connection with mindfulness, mindfulness training or mindfulness exercises. But what is MBSR? The abbreviation stands for "Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction", which translates as "stress management through mindfulness". It is a scientifically based form of therapy developed in 1979 by Jon Kabat Zinn, a professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, which can be practiced regardless of age, gender, health, religion or spiritual orientation. The 8-week program formulated by Kabat Zinn has not changed much since then and is still considered the only one whose effectiveness has been confirmed by studies. Regular training is even said to change the brain structure in precisely those regions in which feelings of stress and anxiety, self-perception and empathy are anchored. An important part of the MBSR course is the mindfulness training exercises, which must be completed regularly and daily, as well as the exchange of experiences in groups.
