Reducing the Effects of Active Surveillance Stress, Uncertainty and Rumination Thru Engagement in Mindfulness Education

Inclusion Criteria:

Must be diagnosed with prostate cancer and on active surveillance within the past 36 months (or the spouse or significant other of someone with prostate cancer on active surveillance)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Must be able to perform basic activities of daily living (as determined by referring physician)
Must be cognitively intact and free of serious psychiatric illness (as determined by referring physician)
Must have access to the internet and ability to locate the assessment URL and/or ability to use a touchscreen keypad on a tablet device
Must be willing to commit to the 8-week MBSR or Health Promotion course, which includes attending weekly, 2.5 hours classes over an 8 week period, a half-day retreat between week 6 and 7 , and daily homework assignments
Must be willing to complete study assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

Unable to provide consent
Bedridden, or physical debilitation such that study participation would not be feasible or would create undue hardship