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I am pleased to recommend and endorse Allison Peet as a MBSR practitioner. Having worked with Allison at the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center and referred many of my clients to her, I can attest to her skill, attentiveness to her students and genuineness. She is a truly caring and competent teacher. I took MBSR myself several years ago in another state, and Allison’s classes are far more comprehensive and detailed than the training I received. My clients speak highly of her teaching as well as the quality of her presence and I have seen the benefits of their MBSR experience on their healing process in therapy. I have also referred clients for individual work with Allison, a service that other MBSR practitioners do not provide. I highly recommend Allison for anyone, in therapy or not, who wants a comprehensive and effective MBSR experience.

One of the best gifts I have ever given myself was the 8-week MBSR process with Allison which we just completed on July 28, 2021. It was challenging in ways I had not anticipated, but so worth my time, energy and commitment. Already it has been a life-changer for me in so many ways. I can honestly say that I am more “present” to myself, to others, and to my life!! MBSR is the one thing that brought together all of the other tools I have learned over the years and actually made me say out loud, “Oh, now this all makes sense.” Allison is a kind, gentle, and very professional instructor, and so in-tune and sensitive to the needs of her students. MBSR with Allison: a truly invaluable way to invest your time for life-changing benefits.

Summer 2021 MBSR Graduate

I just finished the 8-week MBSR class with Allison. She is such a good teacher. She presents the material in such a clear fashion. I was so impressed with her ability to handle very difficult topics and questions in such a mindful way. She really created a great space for participants to share their personal journeys. The worst part about the class is that it’s over!

2017 MBSR Graduate

I would recommend Allison to anyone, and, in fact, I do recommend her all the time to friends and acquaintances! I have learned so much from her. She is compassionate and incredibly passionate about what she does. She does a wonderful job of tailoring her sessions to the individual client. At the time I started going to Allison I was under considerable stress and she gave me new tools to help with relaxation and mindfulness.

2018 Private Sessions Client

I took the MBSR 8-week course with Allison and it really was a life changing experience. Since taking the course, I’ve been able to get off my anxiety medication as well as sleep medication. Allison is a wonderful teacher/guide and I would highly recommend her course to anyone struggling with coping with stress and anxiety.

2018 MBSR Graduate

I struggle to find the words for how strongly I recommend this course. Consider giving yourself this gift. I truly feel like this class rewired my brain. During the class, we wrote ourselves letters, which the teacher sent to us a few months after the class ended. I’ve actually been carrying around my letter-to-self for a month, keeping it in my purse, because I didn’t feel the need to read it…yet. Today when my work computer had an issue that went from mere annoyance to disaster, and I am left literally unable to do my job, it was a good time to open up that letter!

2019 MBSR Graduate