The Science-Based Program for Real Change

10 weeks of guided mindfulness practice, proven to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while building genuine resilience

Mindfulness-Integrated CBT for Well-Being and Personal Growth - 2nd Edition

Who This Program Is For

If you experience any of these, MiCBT can help

Anxiety or Panic
Worried thoughts, physical tension, avoidance patterns—learn to respond differently to anxious thoughts and sensations
Depression or Low Mood
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected—rebuild your sense of purpose and connection
Rumination & Worry Cycles
Mind gets stuck in loops—develop the ability to notice thoughts without getting caught in them
Sleep Issues
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep—relax your nervous system naturally
Relationship Strain
Reactive arguments, disconnection—communicate with clarity and recover genuine presence with people you care about
Stress or Burnout
Overwhelmed, can't switch off—build resilience and find calm in the midst of demands

What the Research Shows

25+
Years of Clinical Research
40+
Peer-Reviewed Studies
30,000+
Lives Changed
10 wks
Timeline to Results

Anxiety: Research shows significant reductions in both generalized anxiety and panic symptoms, with benefits sustained 6+ months after the program ends.

Depression: Studies demonstrate improvements in mood, motivation, and sense of purpose—not by "fighting" depression but by changing your relationship to it.

Relationships: Participants report improved communication, reduced reactivity, and deeper connection with partners and family.

Sleep & Physical Health: Better sleep quality, reduced chronic pain, lower stress hormones, and improved overall wellbeing.

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What to Expect

A structured 10-week journey with clear practices and measurable progress

Weeks 1–4
Building Foundation: Learn Progressive Muscle Relaxation and breath awareness. Notice your body and mind settling. Sleep often improves immediately.
Weeks 5–6
Facing Fears: Use exposure work to address anxiety patterns. See evidence that the situations you've been avoiding aren't as dangerous as you feared.
Weeks 7–8
Relationships Improve: Become present and reactive less often. People around you notice you're more available and calm.
Weeks 9–10
Integration: Develop lasting equanimity and compassion. The tools become natural, sustainable habits.

Each week includes guided audio practices (15–40 min), worksheets to track your progress, and clear instructions.

The 4-Stage Structure

How the program builds on itself for lasting change

Stage 1
Personal Mindfulness
Weeks 1–4
Build awareness and regulate your attention. Learn to notice emotions and thoughts without judgment.
Stage 2
Exposure & Avoidance
Weeks 5–6
Face avoided situations. Build genuine confidence by discovering anxiety can't harm you.
Stage 3
Interpersonal Mindfulness
Weeks 7–8
Improve relationships through presence, listening, and mindful communication.
Stage 4
Compassion & Maintenance
Weeks 9–10
Cultivate lasting compassion and build sustainable practice habits for the long term.

Explore each stage in detail →

What Participants Say

Real outcomes from people who completed the program

"I still have intrusive thoughts but I let them go straight away. I am enjoying the company of my wife so much more. I am equanimous and relaxed, and at peace with the world."
Tom
Trauma, 6 months post-program
"The SUDS form helped me see my anxiety dropping each time I faced situations I'd been avoiding. That proved I could do it. It's not about anxiety disappearing—it's about discovering it can't hurt me."
Sarah
Social anxiety, week 6
"By reframing my motivations and decisions, my anxiety and depression lifted. I built happier family relationships and a more fulfilling life not tied to achievement."
Maya
Depression, 30-year pattern broken

Professional Endorsements

"This is not just a workbook…it's a healing path. Drs. Cayoun and Grabovac offer a rare integration of ageless contemplative insight and rigorous clinical science. Readers are gently but powerfully guided to transform their habitual suffering into a grounded sense of agency, clarity, and compassion."
David R. Vago
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscientist, Vanderbilt University; President, International Society for Contemplative Research
"This book marries powerful tools from Buddhist meditative practice with contemporary behavioral science for a comprehensive look at transforming suffering. The result is an important contribution to a growing interdisciplinary field."
Sharon Salzberg
Co-Founder, Insight Meditation Society; author of Real Happiness at Work
"Incorporating a decade's worth of new developments in MiCBT, the second edition offers greater streamlining, more detailed practice guidance and sharpens the emphasis on interoception and emotional processing through the body."
Zindel Segal
Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders, University of Toronto Scarborough; co-author of Better in Every Sense

Meet the Authors

Dr Bruno Cayoun

Dr Bruno A. Cayoun

DPsych

Bruno Cayoun, DPsych, is a clinical and research psychologist, and principal developer of mindfulness-integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MiCBT). He is director of the MiCBT Institute, the leading provider of MiCBT training and professional development to mental health services and professional associations internationally since 2003. Dr Cayoun has practiced mindfulness meditation in the Burmese Vipassana tradition of S. N. Goenka since 1989. He has kept a private psychology practice in Hobart, Australia; implementing MiCBT with groups and individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties for over twenty years. He is author of several books, including Mindfulness-integrated CBT, and coauthor of The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy and The Mindfulness and Meditation Workbook for Anxiety and Depression.

Dr Andrea Grabovac

Dr Andrea Grabovac

MD, FRCPC

Andrea D. Grabovac, MD, is a clinical psychiatrist practicing in Vancouver, Canada. She is codirector of the North American chapter of the MiCBT Institute, and is clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. With over twenty-five years of clinical experience, she trains mental health clinicians locally and internationally in the delivery of MiCBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Dr Grabovac is continually involved in mindfulness research, developing competency-based mindfulness training approaches, and regularly publishes in scientific journals. She practices mindfulness meditation in the Burmese Theravada tradition, and is a certified yoga teacher. She is coauthor of The Mindfulness and Meditation Workbook for Anxiety and Depression.

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Available through all major booksellers. 2nd Edition published by Wiley Blackwell, 2026.