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.
OpenGround Reviews
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.
"I want to create an emotionally solid home"
Mike
I realised: my purpose was to build solid ground on which people can stand to do amazing things. At work, when issues come up, I ask: what's the solid ground...
"I want to create an emotionally solid home"
I realised: my purpose was to build solid ground on which people can stand to do amazing things. At work, when issues come up, I ask: what's the solid ground they need? With my kids coming and going, I want...
"I have more energy and I'm more decisive"
Christine S, MBSR participant, 2022
My mindset has shifted, I have more energy and I'm more decisive. I feel I am capable of handling setbacks and I have a deeper appreciation of the importance of...
"I have more energy and I'm more decisive"
My mindset has shifted, I have more energy and I'm more decisive. I feel I am capable of handling setbacks and I have a deeper appreciation of the importance of...
"...in the scheme of things it's not a lot of t...
Rob, MBSR Participant
Eight weeks feels like a long commitment, but in the scheme of things it's not a lot of time to feel really different about yourself and your life.
"...in the scheme of things it's not a lot of time"
Eight weeks feels like a long commitment, but in the scheme of things it's not a lot of time to feel really different about yourself and your life.
Alex's Story
Watch this video to hear about Alex's experience with MBSR.
"...nothing replaces that human experience"
Sheila, MBSR participant
The teacher held such an amazing space. So safe, so supportive. Really hard to describe. That's the important thing — so many apps now, you can meditate over an app,...
"...nothing replaces that human experience"
The teacher held such an amazing space. So safe, so supportive. Really hard to describe. That's the important thing — so many apps now, you can meditate over an app,...
"...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.
"...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.
"...down-to-earth with excellent tools"
Survey 2025
Practical down-to-earth with excellent tools – best thing I've done.
"...down-to-earth with excellent tools"
Practical down-to-earth with excellent tools – best thing I've done.
"...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...
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?!
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 experiment
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.