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MBSR with Betty

An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course taught by Betty Keren. On Tuesdays 7-9PM

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) by Betty

Learn simple tools and techniques to be more focused, present and handle stress better.

Course Details

Dates:

All classes meet on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 MP PST (except the all-day retreat)

Week 1: September 1

Week 2: September 8

Week 3: September 15

Week 4: September 22

Week 5: September 29

Week 6: October 6

Week 7: October 13

ALL DAY RETREAT: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Hybrid)

Week 8: October 30

Time: 7:00–9:00 PM

Location: Tuesdays on Zoom & Day of Mindfulness on Zoom or at Redmond.

Registration required here: https://efficacious-adasaurus-2d4.notion.site/208c0bef767082c69e2d01d492445f41?pvs=105

For questions: Betty.keren1@gmail.com

Who Is This Course For?

Research shows that after 8 weeks of MBSR, participants demonstrate:

  • Improved focus and attention
  • Reduced anxiety
  • Prevention of burnout
  • Relief from chronic pain
  • Improved relationships

About the Instructor

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Betty Keren is a mindfulness teacher, trained at Mindfulness Northwest. She helps people cultivate both openness and inner strength through mindfulness.

She also guides people through inner child healing, integrating mindfulness with compassion-based group facilitation.

Betty is also a mother of three children and holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Engineering. She works in tech as a Senior Product Manager.

Betty first discovered mindfulness seven years ago while working at Microsoft. What began as a personal practice gradually became her life's calling.

Today, she teaches mindfulness both in the community and at Microsoft, supporting people who want to live with greater presence, calm, resilience, and connection to themselves.

What you'll explore

Classes

Each class includes guided practice, gentle inquiry, and home practice for the week.

  1. 01

    Class #1 —  Returning to Wholeness through the Body

    Our first job in mindfulness is to return to feeling the body more fully.

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  2. 02

    Class #2 - Perception

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  3. 03

    Class #3 - Pleasant and Unpleasant Sensations

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  4. 04

    Class #4 - Stress and Reaction

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  5. 05

    Class #5 -  Reacting vs. Responding

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  6. 06

    Class #6 - Skillful Communication

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  7. 07

    Class #7 -  Distorted Thinking, and Practicing Compassion

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  8. 08

    Class #8 - Continuing the Practice

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  9. 09

    Day of Mindfulness

    Day of Mindfulness
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