Upon completing online registration, you will immediately get a StressCare Welcome Email with more details about your course, including what to bring to class.
In response to COVID, all StressCare in-person classes, meetings, workshops, and events have been suspended throughout 2021. We are currently offering Online Live MBSR, ongoing meditation, and 1-on-1 online meetings with Karin or David on Zoom.
Due to COVID, all 8-Week MBSR Courses and All-day Retreats are being held "Online Live" on Zoom throughout 2021. Mindfulness 1-on-1 and ACT 1-on-1 sessions are online on Zoom, by appointment. Ocean Sangha meets weekly for online meditation. Alumni Classes have been temporarily suspended. Previously, our 8-Week MBSR Courses and other programs were meeting in person Berkeley, Oakland, Orinda and Walnut Creek.
Start from an 8-Week Course, Ongoing Practice, or Retreats page. Click on your course from the sidebar (column on right side of page) to get details and the opportunity to register. Complete the registration form and pay by credit or debit card through PayPal—no account required. You will get a StressCare Welcome Email confirming your registration. Enrollment is complete when payment is received.
Register online and you will automatically be directed to use your credit or debit card through PayPal – no account required. All balances are due before the first class meeting. Your place in class is not reserved until payment is received.
The 8-Week Online Live MBSR Course has three tuition tiers based on household income as indicated on the registration page, and as described in the StressCare Tuition Guidelines. Special Arrangements are made with people who have very low income. Call 510-540-8928 to talk with us about your situation.
Class materials are included in all courses. Mindfulness 1-on-1 and ACT 1-on-1 fees are arranged directly with the instructor. All-day Retreats are included in the 8-Week Course tuition, and are free of charge for returning participants. Non-StressCare participants pay $20 for All-day Retreats.
Read more about fees in our Tuition Guidelines.
Tuition for the 8-Week Online Live MBSR Course is $390, $490, and $590, based on household income.
Tuition for Ongoing Practice classes, One-day Retreats, and Special Events vary, and are listed with each individual program. Note: Check the schedule for our current offerings. Due to COVID, some programs have been suspended.
Mindfulness 1-on-1 and ACT 1-on-1 fees are arranged directly with the instructor.
All-day Retreats are included in the 8-Week Course tuition, and are free of charge for returning participants. Non-StressCare participants pay $20 for All-day Retreats.
Details about tuition are on the registration page that comes up when you click on your chosen course.
Household income is a measure of the combined incomes of all people sharing a particular household or place of residence. “Income” means Adjusted Gross Income as reported on line 37 of Form 1040 or line 21 of Form 1040A.
Call us at (510) 540-8928 if you have very low income and are unable to pay the tuition. No one will be excluded due to inability to pay. A representative will speak with you about tuition assistance.
Success in our courses comes from a combination of our commitment to you, and from your commitment to the program.
Please clear your schedule and be sure of your commitment to the program before enrolling. Call us if you have questions - we are happy to talk with you.
Cancellations received up to 8 days before the first class meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. There are no refunds given for cancellations within 8 days of the first class meeting or any time thereafter, and no refunds given for incomplete attendance.
Read our full payment, cancellation, refund and exchange policies here.
There are no refunds for cancellations within 8 days of the first class meeting or any time thereafter. There are no exceptions. There are no refunds for incomplete attendance. Transfers to other seasons are nor permitted. Cancellations received up to 8 days before the first class meeting will be refunded in full minus a $50 administrative fee.
It is best for the class as a whole when all participants attend every class meeting throughout the program. Arrange your schedule and clarify your commitment before enrolling. If you must miss a class, let your instructor know beforehand by email or phone. Talk to us before you register if you have questions.
We do not allow make-ups during your course, or in other seasons. Once your course is complete, there are no opportunities for make-ups. Confidentiality and safety within each class is paramount.
You may opt to set up a Mindfulness 1-on-1 session with Karin Pfluger to make up a class. Alumni fees will apply. A 90-minute session is recommended but not required. Contact Karin to set up an appointment and learn more.
The integrity of the group is important. Make-ups in other locations are not permitted for the sake of the home group.
We do not allow make-ups in other seasons. Once your course is complete, there are no opportunities for make-ups.
You may opt to set up a Mindfulness 1-on-1 session with Karin Pfluger to make up a class. Alumni fees will apply. A 90-minute session is recommended but not required. Contact Karin to set up an appointment and learn more.
Due to the COVID outbreak, StressCare's CE for in-person 8-Week Courses has been temporarily suspended.
Twenty-five (25) live hours of Continuting Education Credit (CE) are available for eligible RNs, LCSWs, MFTs, LPCCs, LLPSs and Psychologists for an additional $150, and compliance with the Rules for CE Particantion. Read more on our Medical Providers page.
Your health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), or employer plan may help you cover the cost of the 8-Week Course. Your physician could write a prescription for stress reduction for you. Contact your insurance company to find out if they cover Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). StressCare does not bill insurance companies. Upon completion of the course we can provide you with a detailed receipt for your use, if requested.
Yes. StressCare can provide you with a detailed receipt for your use at the end of the course if you request it. StressCare does not bill insurance companies.
Bring a camping mat (recommended), yoga mat, or thick blanket for cushioning on the floor, and anything you need for sitting meditation, including cushions, benches, pillows, and additional blankets.
Wear comfortable clothing, and bring layers in case you feel chilly. A light blanket is recommended for the Body Scan and other long meditations where the body may cool down.
Bring a water bottle or other drinks, and bag lunch.
The All-day Retreat is a silent retreat. Participants will be asked to turn off cellphones. There is no talking, writing, or reading. You are invited to let go of these things during retreat, and get the profound benefit of being present together, moment by moment, with fellow practitioners.
