Our MIR Provider Program

Mindfulness in Recovery® offers an organizational-level curriculum designed to support your entire treatment team and every client you serve across the whole continuum of treatment.

We understand a common challenge in treatment centers is staff turnover that often means losing specialized training and program continuity. Our provider program solves that with:

• Onboarding modules for new hires
• Scalable curriculum and training for all staff
• A consistent language and skill framework across your team

This ensures program integrity and sustainability — even during staffing transitions.

Questions and pricing information for your treatment Program

If you have questions or would like to learn more about integrating MIR in your program, you can always make an appointment to speak directly with John Bruna, via Zoom or phone, using this link – John Bruna’s Appointment Calendar.

If you would like to have a quote for your program, please fill out our online program information form.

Program Information Form

The MIR Provider Program is a customized set of resources and support designed to seamlessly integrate the skills of MIR into your treatment milieu. We work with you to customize the services that best support your treatment philosophy. MIR integrates well and supports clients in residential to outpatient programming, group and individual treatment.

In becoming a Mindfulness in Recovery® provider, your treatment program receives the following:

• Mindfulness in Recovery® Training for all staff (NAADAC CEUs).
• Facilitator-ready lesson plans and structured group outlines incorporating CBT, MI, DBT, ACT, and 12 Steps.
• Clearly defined learning objectives and outcomes for every activity.
• Implementation guidance for residential and outpatient settings.
• A complete, professionally recorded meditation library.
• Self-care mindfulness support for all staff.
• Ongoing support as your program evolves.

The MIR provider program is available on an annual subscription basis. The annual rate is dependent upon the size of your organization.

There are upgrades to the base plan available:

• Family and Friends Program
• In-person trainings for staff
• In-person groups with clients
• Continuing care

Explore the study outcomes soon to be published in Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly below.

To learn more, you can schedule a call or Zoom meeting with John Bruna using this link – John’s Calendar, or email him at john@MIRInstitute.org.

Mindfulness in Recovery® in a Residential SUD Treatment Facility Pilot Study Results

Soon to be published in the Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly under the following citation:

Kettering, V.L., Insalaco, W. J. (In press). Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR): Initial Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2026.2617241

Why This Study Matters

Substance use impacts millions worldwide. Even among those who seek treatment, long-term recovery outcomes leave significant room for improvement. Many individuals achieve initial abstinence yet continue to struggle with:

• Persistent craving
• Rumination and emotional distress
• Low sense of purpose
• Limited self-efficacy
• Difficulty re-engaging with community and family

Mindfulness in Recovery® was developed to address this gap — integrating mindfulness, values-based living, and self-awareness skills into existing evidence-based recovery models.

The Pilot Study at a Glance

Setting: Residential treatment facility (30/60/90-day stays)
Participants: 29 clients (majority male; primarily under age 34)
Treatment: Treatment-as-usual (12-step + counseling) plus Mindfulness in Recovery®

MIR Implementation Included:

• Daily mindfulness check-ins
• Morning and evening meditation (10–24 minutes)
• Weekly 1-hour MIR group
• MIR workbook integration
• Staff training (8-week course)
• Ongoing consultation and implementation support

This was a real-world implementation — not a laboratory condition.

What We Measured

Participants completed surveys at admission and discharge assessing:

• Mindfulness in Recovery® skills
• Daily mindful responding
• Thriving (meaning, purpose, engagement)
• Craving

The Results

All four key areas showed statistically significant improvement from intake to discharge.

1️⃣ Increased Mindfulness in Recovery® Skills

Clients showed significant growth in:

• Values alignment
• Self-efficacy
• Ability to apply MIR skills

Large effect size

2️⃣ Increased Mindful Responding

Participants reported:

• Greater awareness of thoughts and impulses
• Improved ability to respond rather than react

Large effect size

3️⃣ Increased Thriving (Largest Change Observed)

The most powerful outcome:

Clients reported substantial increases in:

• Meaning in life
• Sense of community
• Emotional well-being
• Confidence about the future

This suggests MIR supports not just sobriety/abstinence — but a life worth staying sober for.

Very large effect size

4️⃣ Decreased Craving

Significant reductions in:

• Frequency of craving thoughts
• Urge intensity
• Difficulty refusing substances

Very large effect size

What This Means for Treatment Programs

This pilot demonstrates that Mindfulness in Recovery®:

• Can be implemented in a residential setting
• Integrates seamlessly with 12-step and other evidence-based modalities
• Is teachable to staff
• Produces meaningful, measurable short-term improvements
• Addresses emotional and cognitive relapse risk factors

Most importantly:

Clients left treatment reporting increased confidence, purpose, and reduced craving.

Why Programs Are Adopting MIR

Treatment centers are increasingly seeking:

• Evidence-informed complementary modalities
• Approaches that address mental suffering beyond abstinence
• Skills clients can use immediately and long-term
• Curriculum that aligns with CBT, MI, DBT, ACT, IFS, and 12-step models

Mindfulness in Recovery® meets those needs.

Bring Mindfulness in Recovery® to Your Program

If you are a treatment provider looking to:

• Strengthen relapse prevention
• Improve client engagement
• Add measurable well-being outcomes
• Train staff in embodied recovery skills

We invite you to explore implementing the Mindfulness in Recovery® curriculum.

Contact us to learn about:

• Staff training pathways
• Implementation consultation
• Research partnerships
• Curriculum integration options