Here S the Bad News: Stress Can Make You Sick

Here’s the bad news: Stress can make you sick.

 Up to 90% of the problems that send you to the doctor are related to stress.

 Stress has been linked to: back pain colorectal cancer diabetes heart problems high blood pressure headaches smoking drug abuse alcohol abuse increased anger infectious disease poor interpersonal relations poor attention poor concentration poor sleep weight gain

Here’s the good news: You can do something about.

 You can be calmer  You can be healthier  You can concentrate better, focus better, be more creative  You can sleep better  You can be happier

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course can teach you how.

In the MBSR STRESS REDUCTION COURSE, you’ll learn to:

Calm your body, to focus better, to quiet your overly busy mind Keep cool under pressure and to bounce back quickly even if you “lose it.” Be more resilient, handle hassles and challenges more effectively. Be kinder to yourself.

How does the MBSR COURSE work?

This is a skills-training course, not group therapy. No personal disclosure is required. 8 weekly classes, 2.5 hours each, plus a special “all-day class.” Small classes, to ensure lots of individualized attention and training. Workbook, handouts, CDs with guided instructions, and individualized teacher support. You commit to practice these techniques daily for about 45-60 minutes per day.

UPCOMING COURSES:

Registration is now open for Winter 2016 – Spring 2017 courses.

Courses will meet on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted. See course details on page 4 1. Winter 2016-2017: Dec. 6, 2016 – February 14, 2017 2. Winter-Spring 2017: February – April 2017 3. Spring 2017: May-June 2017

* Options for daytime or evening courses. **Opening a class depends on number of registrants.

Language of instruction: Primarily English. All written materials and guided instruction for home practice (CD or mp3) will be available in Hebrew for Hebrew-speakers. Course Fee: NIS 2,500 including VAT. Fee includes pre-course individual orientation/consultation session, all classes, all course materials (handouts and recordings of all meditations).

Special discounts:  For couples (married or living together, i.e. single household) signing up together for the same course: Second registrant is entitled to a 20% discount and the fee is NIS 2,000.

 For returning graduates: 20% discount and the fee is NIS 2,000.

*Payment schedules are available

Registration involves the following steps: 1) Completing the Application and returning that to Dr. Dina Wyshogrod. To apply, please go to http://www.doctordina.org and complete the online application form found under “Why Take an MBSR Course” or click here to contact me directly. 2) The personal consultation (free & mandatory) 3) Once we’ve met, you’ll be asked to: a. Review and sign the course contract and return it to Dr. Dina Wyshogrod, and b. Arrange payment, according to the terms spelled out in the contract)

Dina Wyshogrod, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder/Director, MBSR-ISRAEL 12 Dan Street Jerusalem 93509 Israel +972 2 672 7261 [email protected] www.mbsrisrael.org Other options: If the course isn’t right for you, other options include individual work, or intensive immersion programs, tailored to fit your needs. This can be discussed at the FREE consultation.

About your instructor: Dina Wyshogrod, PhD, Founder and Director of MBSR-ISRAEL. I’m a U.S.-trained clinical and medical psychologist, licensed in Israel and New York State, specializing in anxiety and stress disorders and behavioral medicine. I’ve extensive training and experience in a variety of state-of-the-art mind-body techniques (TAT, EFT, SE, and EMDR). I’m certified by the Center for Mindfulness, USA to teach and train people in MBSR.

It’s been my delight and honor to have brought MBSR to Israel in 2002 and to have taught it to thousands of Israelis since then. I hope to have the pleasure of introducing you to this powerful, life- changing approach, too. Dina A calmer, more peaceful you is possible. Let’s make that happen. Contact me now for info and a free consultation.

DECEMBER 6 – FEBRUARY 14. Tuesdays. Daytime course: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Evening course: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Class 1: Dec. 6 Class 2: Dec. 13 Class 3: Dec. 20 NO classes during Chanukah. Class 4: Jan. 3 Class 5: Jan. 10 Class 6: Jan 17 NO classes on January 18, 25, February 1 (Mindful India trip) Class 7: Feb. 7 Class 8: Feb. 14 *All-day class: Date to be announced.

February 15 – April 3, 2017. Tuesdays (except for the first class, as noted below) Daytime course: 10:00 am- 12:30 pm | Evening course: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Class 1: Wednesday: February 15. Class 2: Tuesday, Feb. 21 Class 3: Tuesday, Feb. 28 Class 4: Tuesday, March 7 Class 5: Tuesday, March 14 Class 6: Tuesday, March 21 Class 7: Tuesday, March 28 Class 8: Tuesday, April 3 *All-day class: Date to be announced.

May 9 - June 27, 2017. Tuesdays. Daytime course: 10:00 am- 12:30 pm | Evening course: 6:30 - 9:00 pm Class 1: May 9 Class 2: May 16 Class 3: May 23 Class 4: May 30 Class 5: June 6

Dina Wyshogrod, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder/Director, MBSR-ISRAEL 12 Dan Street Jerusalem 93509 Israel +972 2 672 7261 [email protected] www.mbsrisrael.org Class 6: June 13 Class 7: June 20 Class 8: June 27 *All-day class: Date to be announced.

Dina Wyshogrod, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder/Director, MBSR-ISRAEL 12 Dan Street Jerusalem 93509 Israel +972 2 672 7261 [email protected] www.mbsrisrael.org