Mindfulness Intervention For Child Abuse Survivors (MICAS)

Inclusion Criteria: * A history of child abuse, as attested by the potential participant * Currently in therapy with a licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker). * Plans to remain in therapy with a licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker) for the duration of the study. * Recommendation made by the potential participant's licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker) the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program would be an appropriate adjunct therapy for his or her client. * Score of 0.50 or higher on the General Severity Index of the Brief Symptom Inventory, indicating psychological distress above the normal population. * Aged 21 or above. * Ability to read and write English. * Able to attend 10 courses and assessment visits over a 6-week period. * Willing to practice skills for 20-30 minutes per day 6 days a week, during the course. Exclusion Criteria: * Major psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, or others). * Active alcoholism or drug dependency. * Any psychological or physical illness the investigator feels would prohibit full participation in the course. * Currently enrolled in another clinical trial.