“peace is this moment where everything that is, is welcomed.”
Fall Course: August - October 2025
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week course
with trina truong
HELD ONLINE | PRE-REGISTER TO RESERVE SPOT
WHAT IS M B S R?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a proven, scientifically researched methodology developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, for building inner balance, resiliency and peace of mind. The 8-week course incorporates the practices of mindfulness, meditation and movement through experiential learning.
This course integrates neuroscience with clinical studies to reveal the effectiveness of mindfulness for alleviating chronic pain, improving medical symptoms, and managing anxiety and depression. Participants who have completed the course reported an increase in quality of life, including pain and anxiety reduction, and a sense of well-being.
If you are looking to further your understanding of mindfulness, deepen your meditation practice, or discover ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life this class is for you!
What to expect
This is an interactive 8 week course. Each class is 2.5 hours, meeting once weekly, and an all-day session in the middle. Gain effective techniques to regulate emotions and problem solve through experiential learning and the direct application of mindfulness. This will be conducted in an intimate class setting under the guidance of an experienced instructor with trauma-sensitive training.
Participants who have completed the course reported an increase in their quality of life, including pain and anxiety reduction. Learn new ways to relate to stress and to meet all of life’s challenges. Experience aliveness in every day life.
stress reduction
decreased medical symptoms
improved sense of well-being
increase in focus productivity
greater ability to manage anxiety and depression
loosening of the grip of negative habits and thinking
improvement in symptoms of burnout
clearer recognition of when your mood changes so you
can become less reactive
learning how to be present to appreciate the simple pleasures of everyday experiences
experience aliveness in everyday life and feel connected to yourself
discovery that unwanted thoughts and feelings can be seen from a new perspective--one that brings a sense of kindness and openness to meet and welcome it all.
Benefits
Course fee
Generosity Tier $650 | Sustainer Tier $550 | Subsidized Tier $450
BIPOC scholarships are available. Submit letter of request in the registration process.
Tier Pricing is an inclusive pricing model that allows a broader range of people to have the opportunity to participate in offerings and classes. This model caters to different pricing sensitivities and meet participants where they are in their financial needs and constraints.
Generosity Tier - This tier covers for the base cost of the course and additionally extends financial support to cover the fee for students who are receiving subsidies and funding through the BIPOC scholarship.
Sustainer Tier - This tier supports the standard base fee of the course.
Subsidized Tier - This tier is a discount of the standard cost of the course, offering financial aid to those who are not able to pay the sustaining amount.
To reserve your spot for the upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course,
Sign Up Early! for the 8-Week Course beginning August - October 2025!
Class Schedule: To Be Determined
Course teacher
Trina Truong, a qualified MBSR Teacher trained at the Mindfulness Center of Brown University, specializes in trauma-sensitive mindfulness and has extensive experience teaching mindfulness and meditation to diverse groups, including marginalized communities. She co-founded Pacific Northwest Meditation in Portland and offers daily guided meditations through her online community, Wake Up Together. Participants can expect a supportive environment of learning and depth, that encourages self-exploration, practice, and inclusivity.
Trina Truong (she/her)
COURSE TEACHER
Hi! I’m Trina.
I am so happy that you are here to visit! I’m eager to share with you the tools that have worked for me and for many of my students who practice mindfulness. I’ve taught mindfulness workshops, classes and retreats for the past 10 years in a variety of settings, from public sectors in prison and educational institutions, to spiritual and non-profit centers. I would love to show you how to deepen your capacity of awareness to take on all the challenges of day to day life with a greater sense of stability and ease, and perhaps, maybe even with joy.
I look forward to the possibility of working with you!
Trainings received:
Qualified MBSR Teacher trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with a focus on trauma-sensitive mindfulness at the Mindfulness Center of Brown University.
Authorized Meditation Teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition
Sat in intensive meditation retreat for over 150 days
Completed a 3 Year Curriculum for Living Program with Landmark Academy, trained as a Performance Coach
one mindful organization at a time
Hear a recorded meditation from Trina in Wake Up Together Morning Meditations. Podcast begins with a 30-min guided meditation followed by reflections paralleling the practice of mindfulness and its application in daily life.
Get support with the guidance of a teacher and a group of like-minded folks to maintain a daily meditation practice. Join our daily sitting group and ignite your habit to stick to the practice everyday.
Come to a live event, be in a supportive setting with other like-minded friends, and see if the teachings and practices resonate with you. No obligation to join or sign up. Public events are offered freely. Donations are welcomed.
