Table 1.

Organizations that offer instruction in mindfulness, meditation, well being, and self-care
The Center for Mindfulness in Medicine University of Massachusetts Phone: (508)856-2656; www.umassed.edu\cfm
Offers programs for professionals, patients, and the lay public
The Omega Institute Rhinebeck, NY Phone: (845) 266-4444; www.eomega.org
Offers seminars, workshops, and intensive courses for health professionals and the lay public
The National Association for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine Mansfield Center, CT Phone: (860) 456-1153; www.nicabm.com
Offers conferences several times per year that include lectures and workshops
The San Francisco Zen Center San Francisco, CA Phone: (415) 863-3136; www.sfzc.com
Provides opportunities for training in meditation and is engaged in community and healthcare projects
Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA Phone (978) 355-4378; www.iharma.org
Offers training and retreats in Vipassana Buddhist meditation
John Christensen, PhD Portland, OR Phone: (503) 413-7544; christej@ohsu.edu and
Penny Williamson, ScD Baltimore, MD Phone: (410) 235-0344
Offer workshops to enhance physician effectiveness and well-being