- May
- 10
- 2023
USC Center for Mindfulness Science 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an intensive 8-week program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn a scientist, author, and the creator of the world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Studies of MBSR have consistently found several key developments that demonstrate its effectiveness as a health-promoting activity. During this intensive program, some participants experience a newly found state of self-awareness. This is particularly helpful in helping recognize mind habit patterns that contribute to unhelpful thoughts and emotions. According to research done by Dr. Daniel Siegel, after taking the 8-week MBSR program participants were able to alter their brain function in a way that confirmed they could distinguish the “narrative chatter” creating the ability to develop discernment. This…
About Speaker
Alex Maizuss is a highly regarded Mindfulness Intervention expert and mindfulness-based personal development coach. With training in Hakomi (Mindfulness Centered-Somatic Psychotherapy) and certifications in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness, and Knowledge), and CI (Compassionate Inquiry), Alex brings a unique blend of deep knowledge, professionalism, and compassion to her work.She is characterized by her sharp attention, deep curiosity, humble presence, kind sense of humor, and natural friendliness.
Alex received DEI training from NCBI (National Collision Building Institute) through Compassionate Inquiry. Her diverse background and mother tongue (Spanish) allows her to work with diverse populations. She was a key contributor to the establishment of the USC Center for Mindfulness Science and currently serves as a member of the steering committee for the center.
In 1996, Alex found solace in meditation to cope with the stress of her student life, her struggles with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and later in life as a software engineer in the aerospace industry.
Her meditations are featured in multiple prominent publications including MindfulUSC, Arthritis Foundation, and Mindful Magazine. In her free time, Alex can be found taking a peaceful walk and connecting with mother nature.
