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MBSR-X
Expanded Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 11-week program for beginners looking to deep dive into mindfulness practices.
Introduction to the programs:
These introductory clinical group programs use mindfulness to help participants better manage stress, chronic illness, and everyday challenges while supporting greater awareness and well-being.
Through meditation and everyday mindfulness practices, participants learn to meet the present moment with greater awareness and compassion. The goal is not to eliminate life’s difficulties, but to change how we relate to them, reducing unnecessary suffering and creating space for greater clarity, resilience, and healing.
MBSR-X expands on traditional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction by integrating Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). The 11-week program explores mindfulness alongside brain wiring, personal narratives, trauma, and spirituality, helping participants better understand both their experiences and the mind itself.
For Ontario residents, MBSR-X is covered by OHIP, with an $80 fee for electronic course materials. Participants may also access OHIP-covered individual check-ins with Dr. Treyvaud during the program and an optional follow-up session afterward.
Structure of Session:
Each session is structured to contain several parts:
Guided meditation practice consolidating the previous week’s homework
Introduction to a new mindfulness meditation technique
Processing of participants’ practice experience of the week
Introduction to a new theoretical topic
General Q&A
Other group exercises
Post-program follow-up:
Patients and students who have participated in Dr. Treyvaud’s programs or are presently involved in the Mindsight Intensive, are facing challenges from their meditation practice or bothersome life issues, and would welcome Dr. Treyvaud’s opinion and insights, are welcome to reach out to Dr. Treyvaud for occasional OHIP-covered single sessions (not ongoing, regular psychotherapy).
Referral and Participation Details:
New to mindfulness? Begin with the MBSRX program led by Dr. Treyvaud, offered seasonally (Fall, Winter, Spring). Lasting 3 months with 11 weekly sessions, each program includes a full-day retreat. Completion of this program qualifies for the Mindsight Intensive with Dr. Treyvaud.
All participants in the MBSRX programs must go through the following multi-stage referral and vetting process:
1. Please request your family doctor or your medical specialist (must be an MD) to fax a referral to 905 338 2717. No special referral format is necessary.
2. Upon referral review and approval by Dr. Treyvaud, his secretary will contact you to book an OHIP-covered, online assessment appointment. Waiting time for this appointment varies between a few weeks to 2-3 months.
3. After the assessment has been completed, you will receive feedback from Dr. Treyvaud and if suitable, you will be signed up for the next available MBSRX program, which is covered by OHIP. If not suitable, he will discuss other options with you.
4. To be on the list and to sign up for the program, you will be required to have met Dr. Treyvaud for the individual assessment first.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Choose the pathway that applies to you.
ONTARIO RESIDENTS
Request a Physician Referral
If you live in Ontario and would like to participate in MBSR-X, your first step is to ask your family doctor, GP, or another physician (MD) to submit a referral on your behalf.
The referral should indicate that you are interested in participating in the MBSR-X program and briefly state the primary reason for the referral.
Your physician can send the referral by:
Fax: 905-338-2717
Email: drtreyvaud@protonmail.com
You do not need to complete a registration form or contact The Mindfulness Centre directly. Once your referral has been received, the next steps, including consultation, assessment, acceptance and registration, will be explained to you.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Wednesdays
11 weeks
October 7 - December 9, 2026:
3:30 pm - 5:45 pm (10 sessions)
December 16, 2026:
3:30 pm - 6:15 pm (11th session)
Full-day retreat
Friday Nov 27, 2026:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Individual, OHIP-covered check-in sessions with
Dr. Treyvaud are scheduled about one week prior to the start of the program.
If desired, OHIP-covered post-program follow-up sessions with Dr. Treyvaud are scheduled at the end of the program.
OUTSIDE ONTARIO
Register for MBSR-X
The form will collect the information needed to determine the appropriate next steps for participating in MBSR-X.
Register for MBSR-XFall 2026 Schedule
Wednesdays
11 weeks
October 7 - December 9, 2026:
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm (10 sessions)
December 16, 2026:
6:45 pm - 9:30 pm (11th session)
Full-day retreat
Friday Nov 28, 2026:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Individual, OHIP-covered check-in sessions with
Dr. Treyvaud are scheduled about one week prior to the start of the program.
If desired, OHIP-covered post-program follow-up sessions with Dr. Treyvaud are scheduled at the end of the program.
A waiting list is available for last-minute cancellations. To be added, you must first complete an assessment with Dr. Treyvaud.
Cost:
Covered by OHIP (except for course materials)
Course materials: $80 for online manual + 15 recorded guided meditations
FAQ
MBSR-X is an 11-week mindfulness program offered by The Mindfulness Centre in Oakville, Ontario. Building on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the program combines mindfulness meditation with interpersonal neurobiology, mind-body awareness, psychological development, trauma-informed perspectives, and exploration of personal meaning. Participants develop practical mindfulness skills while gaining a deeper understanding of how thoughts, emotions, relationships, and past experiences influence well-being.
MBSR-X builds on the foundations of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) while expanding the exploration of the mind and human experience. In addition to mindfulness meditation and present-moment awareness, participants explore areas including brain development and neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, trauma, relationships, personal narratives, and spirituality. This creates a more comprehensive approach to mindfulness and self-understanding.
For Ontario residents, the first step is to obtain a physician referral. Your family doctor, GP, or another physician (MD) should send a referral to Dr. Stéphane Treyvaud at The Mindfulness Centre, indicating your interest in the MBSR-X program and the primary reason for the referral. Once the referral is received, participants are guided through the consultation, assessment, acceptance, and registration process. Ontario residents should not complete an online registration form before obtaining their referral.
Yes. MBSR-X is available to participants outside Ontario, including international participants, through a separate registration pathway. Because Ontario's physician-referral and OHIP process does not apply, participants living outside Ontario can begin through the online registration process. The Mindfulness Centre will then provide information about eligibility, program scheduling, participation, and payment.
MBSR-X is designed for adults interested in developing mindfulness, meditation, self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a deeper understanding of the mind-body relationship. No previous mindfulness or meditation experience is required. The 11-week program introduces practices progressively, making it accessible to beginners while offering a comprehensive foundation for participants who want to deepen their understanding of mindfulness.
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