Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
For Mental Health Professionals
Professional and Personal Support for
Mental Health Practitioners
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an 8-week, evidence-based, experiential deep dive into the theory, practice and application of Mindfulness.
This cohort is exclusively for MH Professionals who:​
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Are seeking real relief from Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
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Are interested in deepening their mindfulness skills and adding professional depth to leading mindfulness with clients.
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Would like 24 CEU's (MN licensed Psych, LMFT, LPC/LPCC) ​​​​​​​​
MBSR is a powerful investment in yourself
both personally and professionally
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
for Mental Health Professionals
Even as the research and evidence in support of Mindfulness Practice
grows, the word Mindfulness has been reduced to a series of
scripts and buzzwords in many contexts.
MBSR can take you beyond all that, to access the personal and professional benefits of Mindfulness Practice, and transform your understanding of and relationship to both Mindfulness Practice and Stress from the ground up .
MBSR provides the structure, expertise and community that empowers you to access and embody the skills and practices of Mindfulness for yourself and for your clients.
Here's What to Expect
1. An evidence-based, experiential framework
A structured yet flexible program, MBSR guides you through a series of meditation and mindfulness practices designed to help you deeply connect with your own inner resources. It offers you a new lens through which to understand stress and develop your capacity to manage it for yourself and teach your clients to do the same.
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2. Compassionate, Expert Guidance
I am Certified as an MBSR Instructor through the University of San Diego's Center for Mindfulness with a background in Public Health. My approach to facilitating strives to bring humility and humor to our common, human experience, and is grounded in my own practice and personal familiarity with emotional upheaval and chronic illness.
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3. A Supportive Community of Like-Minded Peers
Although mindfulness is a personal practice, each MBSR class blossoms into a tightly-knit, supportive community. The bonds between practitioners form quickly, and are fortified by our collective exploration of stress and relief—universal experiences that unite us on a profoundly human level.
"What's magical about Colette's approach is how she makes each person feel seen and heard without making anyone the center of attention—myself included. Despite our long-term association, I've always felt like an equal student in her class, sharing the learning journey with everyone else."
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~ Ronda, Labor Relations Specialist
MBSR at a Glance
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Over 8-weeks, we meet weekly, as a group of 10 - 15 participants, for 2 hours.
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In class, we dive deep into experiential practice, inquiry, and didactic learning to connect with your own inner resources and capacity for resilience, healing, and growth.​
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Between each class, you are encouraged to practice daily and complete brief assignments designed to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. ​
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Between classes 6 and 7, we spend a full day (9am - 4pm) together, mostly in silence, for an extended period of mindfulness in the spirit of a retreat.
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As we wrap up, you will be invited to continue the practice by joining an ongoing community of practice who meet weekly to meditate together and support ongoing practice.
Week 1: Attention
How we pay attention has as much of an impact as where we put our attention - this week, we begin to get to know what we pay attention to and how by practicing the Body Scan meditation.​
Week 4: Stress
We take a deep dive into the physiology of stress and reactivity. We come to know stress as an automatic, conditioned, embodied response that we just might be able to notice and interrupt.
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Week 2: Perception
We begin to explore and uncover habitual patterns in the way we relate and pay attention. We'll learn to use the breath as an anchor to stay right here in the present moment.
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Week 5: Response
Learn to extend the pause between stimulus and response and experience some freedom from habitual reactions as you begin to notice thoughts as "just thoughts".
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Week 3: Movement
Just like the mind can hold on to automatic habits and patterns, so can the body. In class 3, we observe our reactions to the body in motion with an introduction to gentle Hatha yoga and walking meditation.
Week 6: Communication
This week we explore stress and response inside of relationships, continue to observe thoughts as "just thoughts" and develop and strengthen concentration and focus
RETREAT
Between weeks 6 and 7, we spend a full day (9am - 4pm) in silent practice. You invited to turn inward and be led seamlessly from one practice to the next to explore your own inner landscape.
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Week 7: Compassion
We practice bringing kindness to ourselves and our everyday experiences with Metta Mediation and reflection on the role of self compassion in healing and pain relief for both individuals and communities.
Week 8: Integration
In our final class, we discuss ongoing practice, support and resources to continue experiencing relief, healing and joy in real life, right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to be an experienced meditator?
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No prior experience is necessary! MBSR is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to individuals at all levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find the program an eye-opening introduction to the transformative power of mindfulness. And if you’re experienced, MBSR will deepen your practice, providing nuanced insights and support to further your journey.
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What does the time commitment look like?
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MBSR is an 8-week program. Participants meet live, online weekly for 2 hours AND once for a full-day retreat (always scheduled on a weekend).
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In addition to class time, participants are invited and encouraged to spend up to 30 minutes daily practicing at home with the support of recorded meditations.
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While the time commitment may appear daunting, consider it an investment, knowing that the time you put into these 8 weeks will return to you in the form of an expanded sense of presence and ease that extends well beyond our time together. The time invested in developing a mindfulness practice pays off in ways that spending time getting things done just doesn’t.
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What is the financial investment?
The investment for the full 8 week course, including 24 hours of live contact time, materials and recorded practices has been steeply discounted for Mental Health Professionals - just $150.00
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What if I miss a session?
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Each session builds on the previous one. We strongly encourage consistent attendance so that you get all the benefits of live guidance and group dynamics. While missing a session is not ideal, we get it—life is unpredictable - so it’s always possible that you may miss a session.
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However, sessions will not be recorded, so if you know up front that you will miss more than one session, consider taking the course when you are able to attend all 8 sessions.
I’ve never done a full-day retreat before — what do I need to know?
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If the thought of a full-day retreat feels daunting, don't worry—it's simpler than you might think. The 8-hour day is structured around guided meditation sessions, gentle physical movements, and enriching group discussions. No experience is required. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to participate fully. Consider this retreat your special day to focus solely on your own well-being—a rare, precious gift to yourself.
I’ve tried mindfulness before, and it didn’t work. How will this be different?
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If you've dabbled in mindfulness before with limited success, MBSR offers a structured, comprehensive approach that might be the key to unlocking its benefits for you. This program isn’t about surface-level fixes or information; it delves deep into mindfulness theory and practice, facilitating a transformative shift in how you engage with stress, emotions, and life itself. Additionally, the group setting and Colette’s expert guidance provide the accountability and direction often missing in mindfulness practices.
Can I get Continuing Education Credits for MBSR?
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If you’re a Psychologist, LPC/LPCC or LMFT in licensed in the state of Minnesota, yes! The MBSR program qualifies for 24 CEUs.
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I’m still not sure if MBSR is right for me.
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It's completely natural to have reservations—mindfulness is a personal journey, and it's essential that you find the right fit.
Here's what we unconditionally promise each participant in our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program:
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Research-backed stress reduction strategies: MBSR techniques are grounded in over 30 years of research.
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A focus on application: There is more value in practicing mindfulness than there is in knowing mindfulness. We center practice and application to your REAL life.
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Compassionate guidance: You’ll not only experience compassion from Colette and your peers, but you’ll deepen your own self-compassion as well.
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While it may not feel like this is the time to take on anything new, this course is the exception. There is so much stress and uncertainty in the world, another commitment can feel stressful. But time invested in learning and practicing mindfulness will give you tools for staying grounded, connected and joyful through it all.
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If you still have questions, please reach out to me HERE!
I am happy to connect and answer any questions or
concerns you may have.
Colette DeHarpporte, MA
Certified MBSR Instructor and Heatlh Coach
I have over 20 years of Mindfulness Practice Experience and was inspired to pursue training as an MBSR Instructor and Health Coach following my own life- threatening illness.
I bring a depth of understanding and compassion to supporting others as they develop, sustain and apply their own Mindfulness Practice.
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