Mindfulness-Based

Stress Reduction (MBSR)

 

Evidence-based program with additional teachings on eco-mindfulness, awaken to the connection of all things!

Upcoming Class will begin June 2026. Exact dates TBA, please fill out the waitlist form to vote on the best class time for you, Monday or Friday! 

8-week group program that teaches you how to be emotionally resilient, reduce daily stress, and cultivate self-awareness through a combination of mindfulness teachings and practices.

Taught by Dr. Patty Shutt, the class will be virtual offering these teachings through a live online experience.

Space is limited reserve your virtual cushion today!

*CE Credits available (APA and BRN)*

Free Introduction Session Friday, May 22nd @ 10-11 am on Zoom for those curious about joining or who have signed up for the class are highly recommended to attend. RSVP for introduction here. Email info@sacredtreehouse.org if introduction has passed. 

Register today!

Raise Your Hand If You...

  • Feel overwhelmed by stress, worry, or anxiety—especially with everything happening in the world right now
  • Find your mind constantly thinking about the future or replaying the past
  • Feel emotionally or physically drained, even when you’re trying to take care of yourself
  • Are on a healing journey—mentally, physically, or both—and looking for deeper support
  • Struggle to stay present, often feeling disconnected from yourself or your surroundings
  • Long for a greater sense of grounding, connection, and inner stability

Now Imagine If...

  • You could meet life with more acceptance and steadiness, even in uncertain times
  • You could live with more presence, recognizing patterns of mind and body without getting caught in them
  • You had tools to relate to stress and worry with kindness instead of overwhelm
  • You felt more clear, calm, and resilient, even when life is challenging
  • You experienced a deeper sense of connection—to yourself, others, and the world around you
  • You could step outside, take a breath, and truly feel that you are not alone—that you belong here

This is possible through the 8-week MBSR program and beyond.

This course offers a structured, evidence-based approach to mindfulness that supports your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

In this unique offering, we also weave in eco-mindfulness practices—inviting you to reconnect not only with yourself, but with the natural world. Through this, many people begin to feel a deeper sense of interconnection, safety, and belonging, remembering that healing doesn’t happen in isolation.

"This was my first time with a mindfulness class, and I didn't know what to expect. The journey was truly transformative! Great information, clearly presented, with lots of support to get us going with our own meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness practices. Thank you!"

- Rebecca
I'm Ready to Learn!

Meet Your Teacher

Dr. Patty Shutt

Dr. Shutt, founder of Sacred Treehouse, is a licensed psychologist and co-owner of Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches in Boca Raton. Dr. Shutt has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and groups to improve mental and emotional functioning. She is a deeply compassionate, genuine, and active therapist who helps individuals with a range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma related difficulties, stress management, and lifespan adjustment issues. She works in collaboration with her clients to create desired changes and reach important goals for lifelong mental wellness and believes everyone should live a life filled with love, health, peace and personal fulfillment.

She finds joy in teaching mindfulness and self-compassion courses outside of clinical work here at Sacred Treehouse! 

MBSR in a glimpse...

The 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course was initially targeted to individuals with chronic health problems, helping them to cope with the effects of pain, illness and the impact of these conditions on their lives. Today MBSR is taught to people throughout the world who are experiencing challenges in all areas of life. Psychologists, Licensed Mental Healthcare Workers, Social Workers, and Educators can earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) upon completion. The motivation for many to enroll in MBSR begins with a sense of wanting to live in a way that incorporates key aspects of mindfulness, presence, awareness, and a sense of being in touch with oneself. Through the regular training in mindfulness that an MBSR course offers, participants become familiar with their own behavior patterns, especially in relation to stressful situations. They also learn that though they cannot always change the circumstances in which they find themselves, they can choose how to respond to them. In MBSR this process is described as going from reacting to responding, with the latter involving a clearer perception of the circumstances through being in touch with the thoughts, sensations and emotions that are present.

Learn the Four Foundations of Mindfulness through Four Formal Meditation Practices:

Body Scan, Sitting Meditation, Mindful Movement, and Walking Meditation

Learn Practices for Everyday Life


Incorporating mindfulness into everyday activities such as eating, chores, self-care and listening to others has a positive ripple effect for you and those around you!

FREE Access to Sacred Treehouse Membership


Get 10-week access to our online community portal that has additional opportunities to learn and practice mindfulness! There are a variety of practices and upcoming masterclasses to support your mind-body-spirit success!

Evidence-Based 

Benefits of MBSR

  • Stress Reduction
  • Increased Focus & Cognition
  • Enhanced Executive Functioning (memory, decisions, self-control)
  • Reduced Emotional Reactivity
  • Increased Intuition / Self-Insight
  • Increased Immunity 
  • More Satisfaction in Relationships
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

MBSR is a program designed to teach individuals who are suffering (physical or emotional pain) & who want to take preventative actions to take better care of themselves and live happier lives. 

Sign me up for these benefits in 2026!!

Course Objectives

  1. Identify the key aspects of mindfulness as it relates to stress reduction, coping with pain and illness and enhancing well-being
  2. Articulate the difference between MBSR from relaxation and other distraction techniques that may seem similar but are fundamentally and theoretically quite different in contending with difficulty and enhancing quality of life
  3. Apply mindfulness techniques in both personal and professional settings as a means of contending more effectively with the demands of both settings
  4. Apply mindfulness into social interaction with patients, colleagues, supervisors, family and friends to facilitate more effective and mindful communication
  5. Describe the potential benefits of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (and mindfulness in general) to educate patients and their families about the benefits of such programs in their own lives
  6. Utilize brief mindfulness practices with patients and family members as a means of contending with acute pain, anxiety and distress.

Insight from a student:

"I had put off taking a mindfulness course because I felt I was too busy. Plus I figured that stress was part of life and I deal with it pretty well. I take good care of myself with a regular workout routine, healthy eating and time with friends. But as I began to prepare for my kids to go off to college and leave the nest, I realized I needed more to deal with this major transition. I took the MBSR course and it literally changed my life, and it did so in simple, beautiful ways. I followed up with the MSC course, which helped me hone what I had learned. The course instructors offered many tools to help me develop a practice that's right for me. I learned to nurture myself and take care of my mental health, which is now part of my everyday life routine. I cannot recommend these courses enough, and I suggest don't wait for the "right" moment. That moment is now."

~ Stacie

MBSR is right for you if you want to learn...

- how to handle difficult emotions with mindfulness practices

-how to regulate your emotions with non-judgment and curiosity

- how to transform difficult relationships, both old and new

- mindfulness practices for home and everyday life

- the theory and research behind mindfulness based stress reduction

- how to become your own best teacher and healer

I'm In!

Hear from a 2022 Virtual Grad:

Before:

Before learning at the Sacred Treehouse I would find it hard to keep my cool. I often found myself getting overwhelmed leading to anger and isolation. I would snap at my family, often going days in silence until I was able to work through it and process my emotions. I found it hard to communicate with my partner and we fought often putting stress on our relationship.

After MBSR...

I find I am able to control my emotions a lot better and talk about them. I am able to break cycles of feeling overwhelmed in less time than it used to take me. I have also begun working out regularly and leading a healthy life in general. I would recommend taking the MBSR course. I feel much more in control of my thoughts and feelings and have new tools to help me through my day to day life." 

- Moses A

Frequently Asked Questions

Strengthen Your

Mind-Body

Connection with MBSR

Through the continued practice of mindfulness you soon develop self-awareness of your stress and habitual reactions, including thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This mindful awareness leads to greater freedom through gaining a sense of control through choices. Reclaim your power by bringing mindfulness into your daily decision-making!

Join MBSR in 2026 at the Sacred Treehouse!

Email us any questions at info@sacredtreehouse.org 

We have an incredible team that offers a variety of mindful living and intuitive eating programs throughout the year! Join our email list or social media to stay up to date with these new offerings.

Attend the free orientation to connect with Patty and see if this class would be supportive for you: Register Here

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