Testimonials
Testimonials
I found the MBSR Program to be excellent. I needed the anchor of meditation to give me the daily support in order to live each day fully, meaningfully and mindfully. I strongly recommend this program to others as it is a powerful aid in coping with whatever problems a person is confronted by. The program is structured, prepared and given with utmost care and experience.
-A.T. Fall 2023
I would like to thank you for offering this wonderful program (MBSR) and for sharing your knowledge. Your kindness and compassion created such a welcoming and safe environment while teaching us how to live more in the present moment and at our own individual pace. I will most definitely miss the program and your guidance, but have gained valuable knowledge and practices that I will continue to implement into my daily life.
-D.C. Winter 2023
I would recommend the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program to anyone and everyone! Mindfulness Meditation practice is something anyone can do and it is effective in reducing anxiety and increasing confidence and compassion. After only 8 weeks, my life is forever changed for the better. Thank you Gina!
-V.U. Winter 2023
Through the MBSR Program, I realized more clearly that we are all on a journey trying to do our best. And our ‘problems’ and ‘difficulties’ are not what define us. I learned that I have an inner strength that is able to support me and I can tap into it by slowing down and finding my inner self on a regular basis. Gina, your calm demeanor and voice were perfect for this program and subject matter. Your background and the fact that you yourself practice these concepts clearly reached us in both a spoken and unspoken manner. I thank you again for your generosity, amongst other things; your teachings, your insights, your availability and caring.
- M.R. Winter 2022
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program responded to my needs even more than I expected it would. It helped me deal with daily stress, anxiety/fear regarding a parent’s illness and overall mindfulness in my day-to-day life. There is so much in this program that can apply to anyone no matter what they are dealing with. A great experience.
- E.M., Winter 2022
I found the program to be excellent! Gina is very knowledgeable and passionate about what she teaches. You come out of this program with concrete skills to adapt to any situation and to manage stress on your own. I recommend this program as it is a great tool for self care and is fully worth the investment in yourself.
- N.C., Spring 2021
The MBSR program was excellent. It was very well organized and well thought out. The combination of practice, learning and discussion made the classes very engaging, even on Zoom. The tools I learned in the course have allowed me to cope better with stress, day-to-day, and as a result, my overall attitude and mood has noticeably improved. I would absolutely recommend this course as it provides useful tools for anyone trying to cope with the stresses of life whatever they may be.
-L.Z., Winter 2021
I learned so much about myself and deepened my understanding of Mindfulness during this program. I came to learn how to reduce stress so I can be better equipped to share it with my colleagues and the students I work with and the program exceeded my expectations. Thank you for running this program during a pandemic, when it is needed now, more than ever and I hope that you will continue to offer it. The experience was a mind shift and I thank you for bringing me there.
- K.G., Winter Program 2021
Thank you for leading the MBSR program. It was a deeply transformative experience, and the quality of the sessions were beyond what I expected. I truly appreciate your professionalism, and your expansive knowledge and experience on the topic of mindfulness. Your presence and voice were very soothing, and created a very safe atmosphere in the class. I can honestly say that it changed my life for the best, and I feel like a more expansive person.I can definitely say I feel more confident about myself today than I ever was in my entire life. A lot of opportunities are coming into my life because I am learning to accept myself and my flaws, and I can finally see and embrace the good qualities in me.
-E.AJ., Fall 2019
"Gina, Thank you so much. There has been such wonderful feedback following our session with you. In fact, I'd say that yours was the best-received Professional Development event we've ever organized. We are so grateful."
- D.H., Academic Advisor, Dawson College, Fall 2019
Gina, your mindfulness based stress reduction program has changed my life in so many ways. I am so grateful that you take the time to share your knowledge and experience with us. I have continued to meditate, and feel a new sense of optimism and curiosity. Most importantly, I feel that meditation can help me slow down and be more present, making me calmer. Not all the time, of course, but often enough to make a big difference. Thanks again for all that you do.
- A.S. Spring 2019
The MBSR program was excellent. Very inclusive and accommodating to the needs of the participants. I recommend this program to others because I feel that Gina offers the type of guidance that can be helpful to a wide variety of participants as it allows them to move at their individual pace and promotes understanding of their capacities and potential. Thank you, Gina.
- G.W. Spring 2019
I found the program to be a great learning experience and it exceeded my expectations. I wanted to learn how to meditate and become more mindful and I succeeded. I also learned strategies for dealing with stressful situations. I think that everyone can benefit from a mindfulness based stress reduction program. Gina is a fantastic teacher!
- R.Z. Fall 2018
I broke up a stagnant relationship that has been petering out for years and being able to use the helpful tools you taught us such as visualizing myself as being strong as a mountain and maintaining my focus on the breathing exercises I now use, has saved me so much suffering. I have been able to get through this painful and difficult time because of you and how and what you taught us during this course. I shall be grateful to you always , Gina. Thank you for the course that has saved me from feeling terrible.
- M.P. Winter 2018
I really liked the MBSR program as it allowed me to better understand the practice of meditation as taught by Jon Kabat-Zinn. I appreciated the atmosphere in the class, the openness and the gentleness of the instructor Gina who fully embodied what she taught and that was very helpful to witness and experience. In moments of stress, I am much better able to pause, to breathe and to connect with my body which enables me to respond more effectively in the moment. This experience has motivated me to further develop my meditation practice and to teach it within the school system. Thank you very much Gina.
- S.B. Fall 2017
Gina, thank you for organizing a truly life changing program. I hope to take all I have learnt to have a better quality and more fulfilling life.
- R.P. Fall 2017
The course on mindful practices and meditation conducted by Gina Rubinsky was a journey I would recommend to anyone in search of healing and authentic empowerment through growth. The class accessed within me a sense of integrity for myself, and has returned all the work, time, and intention that I put in through the confidence I feel now. Gina offered support throughout the duration of the course, in order to solidify the formal and informal practices of mindfulness, which really eased my concerns for trying meditation. I very much appreciate Gina’s work and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in the program.
- S.R. Spring 2016
I strongly recommend this program firstly due to the facilitator, Gina, whose openness and respect of everyone in the group immediately established a sense of harmony in which everyone felt comfortable. After only a few weeks, you can feel the power of this program as you find yourself already able to apply what you are learning in your daily life. Much less reactive and better able to respond to difficult situations. I so appreciated my experience and I thank you Gina for accompanying me throughout the process which has only just begun!
- L.R. Spring 2016
After only a few weeks,, you can feel the power of this program as you find yourself already able to apply what you are learning in your daily life. Much less reactive and better able to respond to difficult situations. I so appreciated my experience and I thank you Gina for accompanying me throughout the process which has only just begun!
- L.R. Spring 2016
I would like to thank you Gina for this wonderful experience. The program is extremely well structured and permitted me to become aware of many things as well as having brought very positive changes to my life. Having said that, the program itself is not the only ‘active ingredient’. Your way of guiding us, your non judgemental comments, your empathy and your presence during the entire experience were for me extremely helpful. Besides feeling that I have really experienced growth as a result of participating in the program, I believe that its impact on my life will allow me to continue to evolve as I move forward. I believe that everyone can benefit from this program if they are open to try. Thank you so much for everything!
- A.P. Fall 2015
The program surpassed my expectations. I had read a lot on the subject prior to the course and thought I knew pretty much all there was to it but boy, was I wrong! Besides finding all the information presented on stress, reactivity and communication very useful, I also developed a greater sense of awareness of my reactions; a greater sense of calm and patience; more accepting and compassionate toward myself, less judgmental and more resilient. I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to others...thank you!
- M.V. Fall 2015
I cannot recommend this course enough! I have experimented and explored mindfulness and meditation over the years but it was only upon taking this MBSR course that I really began to integrate mindfulness into my life with rigour, passion and dedication. Gina is a skilled and warm-hearted facilitator.
- V.B. Summer 2015
I was very satisfied with this program. From the very first week, I experienced improvements in my sleep and in my ability to connect with my emotions which helped me to understand my reactions, respond effectively and decrease my stress. Learning to live in the present moment helped me to realize how fortunate I am.
- M.G. Winter 2015
Amongst all of the programs and trainings I have done, this program is most definitely one of the most interesting and significant. The guided meditations, the participant exchanges, the in class presentations, and the weekly home practice assignments have brought balance into my life; my mind, heart, and body. Your presence, Gina, your attention and your voice ensure the success of this program.
- M.D. Autumn 2014
The program satisfied all my needs and expectations. If I only would have read on the topic of mindfulness, I do not believe that I would have had the courage to put into practice the teachings and meditate regularly. Since following the program, I feel less stressed, more anchored in my life, present and conscious of the choices that I can make daily. Although I was in group therapy during the program, I believe that it was really mindfulness that gave me the foundation for living with a greater sense of well-being and happiness. Thank you Gina for your compassion, your patience and for your teachings which provided a new way of living in all aspects of my life.
- M.L. Spring 2013
When I registered for this program, I had no idea that it would have such a great impact on my life. When I signed up, I was suffering from stress and anxiety on a daily basis. I now feel better about myself: more confident, positive, more focused and much calmer in facing challenges in my life. I have acquired tools that I can use on a daily basis that I know will reduce my stress. The program was the best thing I decided to do in a long time. Thank you, Gina!
- T.A. Spring 2013
The program exceeded my expectations. I loved it. I wanted to try meditating on my own but never really knew where to look for a class and learn how to practice correctly. From the very first week, I was able to better understand the stress I was living with and it gave me powerful tools to deal with it all. Learning to be mindful will have positive repercussions in all aspects of my life. I have recommended this program to many. Thank you so much!
- L.R. Spring 2012
I would definitely recommend this program to anyone in search of more control over stressful situations, pain, depression and the strenuous demands of our hectic pace of life. The teacher's vast experience and approach led to a most rewarding experience. Her compassion toward participants encouraged their own compassion towards themselves and in my case, much greater compassion towards my fellow human beings.
- J.W. Spring 2012
I truly loved this program and couldn't wait for Wednesday nights!I found it to be extremely helpful; the classes, the material, the teachings. It encompassed everything for me, mentally, physically and spiritually. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have participated in this program.
- M.C. Spring 2011
Firstly, I appreciated the atmosphere of respect and attentiveness that was created by you Gina. The program itself provided us with precious tools to not only practice meditation, but to also develop new ways of being that we are able to integrate into our daily life. Most remarkably, I learned how to face suffering with greater acceptance and without judging myself. This program represents a true opportunity to become a better person with greater awareness, compassion and inner freedom.
- P.P. Spring 2011
I want to thank you for your presentation which we all really appreciated and enjoyed. We were really struck by your presence and by what you had to say. I have to say that I have already had the opportunity to actively put all your words into action. It was truly helpful and I am so grateful for the instruction. Thank you for everything!
- J.C., Professional Training Participant, Montreal Heart Institute 2018
