Sacred Treehouse 8-week program
Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction
An evidence-based path to steadier attention, gentler self-talk, and a deeper sense of belonging — woven with eco-mindfulness practices that reconnect you to yourself and the natural world.
Raise your hand if you..
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You feel overwhelmed by stress, worry, or anxiety — especially with everything happening in the world right now.
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Your mind keeps racing to the future or replaying the past.
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You feel drained, even when you're trying to take care of yourself.
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You're on a healing journey and looking for deeper support.
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You struggle to stay present, feeling disconnected from yourself and your surroundings.
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You long for grounding, connection, and a steadier center.
Now Imagine instead...
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You could meet life with more acceptance and steadiness, even in uncertain times
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You could live with more presence, recognizing patterns of mind and body without getting caught in them
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You had tools to relate to stress and worry with kindness instead of overwhelm
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You felt more clear, calm, and resilient, even when life is challenging
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You experienced a deeper sense of connection—to yourself, others, and the world around you
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You could step outside, take a breath, and truly feel that you are not alone—that you belong here
A Glimpse of MBSR
The heart of the practice is learning to move from reacting responding
Born in clinical care for chronic pain and illness, MBSR is now practiced worldwide for the ordinary stress of being human. Over eight weeks you become familiar with your own patterns — especially under pressure — and discover that while you can't always change your circumstances, you can choose how you meet them.
Walking Meditation
Turning an everyday act into a practice of presence, one grounded step at a time.
Mindful Movement
Gentle, accessible movement that builds awareness of the body in motion and its limits.
Anchoring in the breath and working skillfully with thoughts, sounds, and emotions as they arise.
Sitting Meditation
Body Scan
Systematically bringing attention through the body to reconnect with sensation and release held tension.
How it works
Four foundations of mindfulness
Bring mindfulness to eating, chores, self-care, and truly listening to others — small shifts with a ripple effect for you and everyone around you.
Practices for everyday life
Complimentary access to the Sacred Treehouse online portal, with live and recorded practices and masterclasses to support your mind, body, and spirit.
FREE 10 weeks of membership
evidence-based benefits
What a consistent practice can build over time
Meet Your Teacher
Dr. Patty Shutt
Founder of Sacred Treehouse and co-owner of Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches in Boca Raton, Dr. Shutt is a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of experience.
She works with individuals and groups navigating depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, stress, and life transitions — a compassionate, genuine, and active guide who collaborates with clients toward lasting change. Teaching mindfulness and self-compassion outside of her clinical work is one of her great joys.
In their words
Transformations from past cohorts
My first mindfulness class, and I didn't know what to expect. The journey was truly transformative — great information, clearly presented, with plenty of support to get us going with our own practice. Thank you!
-Rebecca
Before
I found it hard to keep my cool — overwhelm led to anger and isolation. I'd snap at my family and go quiet for days, and my partner and I fought often.
After MBSR
I can name my emotions and talk about them. I break cycles of overwhelm far faster, and I feel more in control of my thoughts and feelings day to day.
-Moses
I'd put off a mindfulness course because I felt too busy — I figured I handled stress fine. But as I prepared for my kids to leave for college, I realized I needed more. The MBSR course changed my life in simple, beautiful ways. The instructors gave me tools to build a practice that's right for me, and caring for my mental health is now part of my everyday routine. Don't wait for the "right" moment — that moment is now.
-Stacie
Everything you need to know about the program
STARTS
Offered year-round
Check the schedule for the next start date, or add your name to the waitlist for a future class
ORIENTATION
Free
A no-cost session before the course begins to make sure this is right for you.
FORMAT
Live or online
Sessions are offered online, in-person or hybrid. Check the class schedule for details.
TUITION
$650
Scholarship requests are welcome - just email us. (CE credits available for an additional $50)
EXPERIENCE
All Levels
MBSR is designed to benefit complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
SCHEDULE
8 weekly sessions
2.5 hours each, plus one day-long retreat attended online or in person.
Strengthen your mind–body connection with MBSR
Through steady practice you build awareness of your stress and habitual reactions — and with awareness comes choice. Reclaim your power by bringing mindfulness into everyday life.
Questions? Email info@sacredtreehouse.org · Follow along @SacredTreehouse