Mindfulness In Recovery® Institute
Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR)
Training and Curriculum for Provider Organizations
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:
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.
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
Kettering, V.L., Insalaco, W. J. (2026). Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR): Initial Efficacy of a Novel Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Substance Use Disorder Treatment.
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly.
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)
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.
Contact us to learn about:
- Staff training pathways
- Implementation consultation
- Research partnerships
- Curriculum integration options