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1. Overall, how are you working now with stress in your life (including any illness symptoms), as compared to before the MBSR Program?

Use the following scale to best answer the question: 0 - Coping was not a problem 1 - Much worse than before 2 - Somewhat worse 3 - No difference 4 - Somewhat better 5 - Much better, great improvement

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2. Overall, how would you rate your sense of well being now, as compared to before the MBSR Program?

Use the following scale to best answer the question: 0 - Coping was not a problem 1 - Much worse than before 2 - Somewhat worse 3 - No difference 4 - Somewhat better 5 - Much better, great improvement

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3. Is there more awareness in your day-to-day life, informal mindfulness practices, now as compared to before the MBSR Program?

Use the following scale to best answer the question: 0 - Coping was not a problem 1 - Much worse than before 2 - Somewhat worse 3 - No difference 4 - Somewhat better 5 - Much better, great improvement

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4. During the eight weeks of the MBSR Program, on the average, how many minutes per day are you spending in formal meditation? How many days per week?

5. Did you attend the all day Mindfulness Retreat? If yes, how was the experience of extended silent practice? If no, how was the experience of practice at home?

6. Overall, how satisfied are you with the MBSR Program?

Use the following scale to best answer the question: 1 - Very dissatisfied 2 - Somewhat dissatisfied 3 - Neither satisfied or dissatisfied 4 - Satisfied 5 - Very satisfied

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7. What parts of the MBSR Program did you find most valuable?

8. What was challenging for you?

9. What insights or experiences surprised you?

10. Anything else about the MBSR program, environment, location, or the teaching you wish to share?

MBSR Program Evaluation