A GP perspective on mindfulness
Dr Adele Stewart share her journey as a GP in learning mindfulness and bringing this into her practice for a range of physical and mental health challenges.
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Hear what past participants have to say
These are actual experiences from people who did the work. Their challenges varied. What they found was real.
Building confidence steadily
Betty, Retreats participant
Starting with a silent weekend in the Southern Highlands, Betty gradually built up to five and seven-day retreats. She talks about the quiet courage it takes to be with yourself...
Building confidence steadily
Starting with a silent weekend in the Southern Highlands, Betty gradually built up to five and seven-day retreats. She talks about the quiet courage it takes to be with yourself inside your own head - and the confidence that follows...
Reset with a retreat
Alex, Retreats Participant
From the intimidation of a Day of Silence to then attending multiple longer retreats, Alex describes what it's like to arrive anxious, go quiet, and find that the fear simply...
Reset with a retreat
From the intimidation of a Day of Silence to then attending multiple longer retreats, Alex describes what it's like to arrive anxious, go quiet, and find that the fear simply...
Nature on Retreats
Betty, Retreats Participant
Watch this video to hear about Betty's experience with Retreats.
Nature on Retreats
Watch this video to hear about Betty's experience with Retreats.
"...the most precious gift you can give to your...
Jennifer L, Living Wholeheartedly Retreat, July 2026
It's like a big warm hug for the parts of you that feel not good enough! Rather than intimidating, the silence is warm and friendly. You'll be completely looked after....
"...the most precious gift you can give to yourself"
It's like a big warm hug for the parts of you that feel not good enough! Rather than intimidating, the silence is warm and friendly. You'll be completely looked after....
"...get to know your inner self more"
Anon, Deepening Insight Retreat, March 2026
A unique chance to recharge and get to know your inner self more – we all need this, it is a gift to yourself and others. Â
"...get to know your inner self more"
A unique chance to recharge and get to know your inner self more – we all need this, it is a gift to yourself and others. Â
"...reminded of my mind body world connection"
LMC, Living Wholeheartedly Retreat, July 2025
I came to the retreat looking for silence, and that was there, but there was so much more. I was reminded of my mind body world connection, where I am...
"...reminded of my mind body world connection"
I came to the retreat looking for silence, and that was there, but there was so much more. I was reminded of my mind body world connection, where I am...
"...reset, replenish our energy"
EM, Deepening Insight Retreat, March 2025
Libba's warm energy, humour and wisdom are a delight. I learned a lot and was able to bring perspective to a few things that had been troubling me in life....
"...reset, replenish our energy"
Libba's warm energy, humour and wisdom are a delight. I learned a lot and was able to bring perspective to a few things that had been troubling me in life....
"All you need is an open mind"
Peter, Deepening Insight Retreat, March 2025
By the end of the retreat, you'll gain valuable insights and a deeper connection with yourself. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to see it through....
"All you need is an open mind"
By the end of the retreat, you'll gain valuable insights and a deeper connection with yourself. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to see it through....
From the teachers
Hear different perspectives on mindfulness, get to know your nervous system, and the real-life results of our courses, and more.
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Dr Adele Stewart
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Libba Granger
Why eight weeks?!Â
Eight weeks sounds like a commitment. Libba explains why that's actually the point – an app or a weekend retreat won't dislodge habits that have been in place for years, and why the structure of MBSR is specifically designed to fit into a real, full, imperfect life.
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Timothea Goddard
About your nervous system and how mindfulness can help
Tim explains that we can spend a lot of life striving/fighting and fleeing from things on autopilot. The awareness that opens up through some mindfulness training really gives us the skills and perspective to choose differently. —Tim Goddard
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Timothea Goddard
MBSR is an experiment, YOUR experimentÂ
There is a curriculum but MBSR isn't one-size-fits-all. Tim talks about the program as a series of genuine experiments relevant to your life - where what shifts for you will be different from what shifts for anyone else. And why the group makes that discovery so much richer.
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Libba Granger
MBSR for Veterans & their Families
Looking for assistance with the Veterans and Family and Carers MBSR programs? Please contact us at: veterans@openground.com.au
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Libba Granger
Results from Veterans Pilot Programs
Looking for assistance with the Veterans and Family and Carers MBSR programs? Please contact us at: veterans@openground.com.au
Want to add your story?
If you've completed MBSR at OpenGround and would be willing to share your experience (anonymously or with attribution), we'd love to hear from you. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to read to take the step.