What is Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life for MBSR and MBCT Teachers?
Branch Training is available for trained MBSR or MBCT teachers who wish to train to teach Mindfulness for Life. These trainings focus exclusively on those elements of the Mindfulness for Life curriculum that are new, distinct, and require teachers to gain additional knowledge or skills.
Why Teach Mindfulness for Life?
Mindfulness for Life is a research-backed course designed for the general population to flourish and find joy through awareness of the body, mind, and emotions. The course aims to promote well-being, kindness, and resilience by providing skills to navigate life’s challenges and to foster an appreciation for positive moments. By doing so, Mindfulness for Life helps individuals respond more skillfully to life’s ups and downs.
What Can I Learn in a Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life for MBSR & MBCT Teachers course?
For MBSR and MBCT teachers who already possess a strong foundation in mindfulness principles and teaching methods and want to teach Mindfulness for Life, this training focuses solely on the new and distinct aspects of the curriculum that require additional knowledge or skills. By participating in this extension or branch-point in their training, teachers can expand their expertise, diversify their offerings, and continue to meet the evolving needs of their students. This training eliminates the need for a full-length training course to teach related mindfulness programs.
For those who wish to teach Mindfulness for Life, but do not have MBSR or MBCT teaching experience, please see the Multi-Course Certificate to Teach: A One Year Intensive.
For MBSR Teachers
Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life
A 6-Day Course
6-Day Training: This teacher training supports MBSR teachers to better understand the theoretical and empirical foundations of Mindfulness for Life, the structure and sequence of the curriculum, and learning to teach key practices and exercises. This includes cognitive-behavioral exercises, various practices, the utilization of breathing spaces, and how inquiry is conducted throughout the course.
For MBCT Teachers
Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life
A 2-Day Course
2-Day Training: This teacher training is for certified MBCT teachers who would like to learn to teach the Mindfulness for Life curriculum, which is an adaptation of MBCT. Students will be provided full curriculum materials and handouts for teaching Mindfulness for Life.
For MBSR Teachers
Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life
A 6-Day Course
- Tuition: $1,000.00
Payment plans are available at checkout. Location: live online via Zoom
All courses are in ET (Eastern Timezone). Convert to my timezone.
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For MBCT Teachers
Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life
A 2-Day Course
- Tuition: $405.00
Payment plans are available at checkout. Location: live online via Zoom
All courses are in ET (Eastern Timezone). Convert to my timezone.
Don't see dates/times that work for you? Join the Branch Training for MBCT teachers waitlist to be notified when a course is available.
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For MBSR Teachers: Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life, A 6-Day Course
This teacher training supports certified MBSR teachers who have taught a minimum of 6 MBSR classes to better understand the theoretical and empirical foundations for Mindfulness for Life, the structure and sequence of the curriculum, and learn how to teach key practices and exercises. This includes cognitive-behavioral exercises, appreciation and befriending practices, and a working with difficulty practice. It also includes discussion of how breathing spaces are used and how inquiry is conducted in Mindfulness for Life.
It is assumed that all students are experienced teachers of the practices that are part of both Mindfulness for Life and MBSR (raisin practice, body scan, sitting practices, mindful movement) as there is no additional training provided in these practices. Training in the basic 3-step breathing space is included for those without previous training in this practice and is optional for those who already include breathing spaces in their teaching.
Students provided with full curriculum materials and handouts for teaching Mindfulness for Life.
What are the Prerequisites?
You are eligible to attend this training if you have:
- Completed an 8-week Mindfulness for Life course as a student
- Completed a teacher training pathway in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction of at least 12-months, including the first 3 courses of MBSR teacher training or the equivalent of: MBSR Essentials, MBSR Intensive Practice and Teaching (IPT), and MBSR Group Practice and Teaching: Teaching as Practice (GPT:TAP).
What are the Learning Objectives and Outcomes?
Our MBSR to Mindfulness for Life training provides MBSR teachers the opportunity to:
- Learn about the background and rationale for the Mindfulness for Life curriculum
- Understand the structure and sequence of this curriculum
- Practice teaching key practices and exercises that are part of this curriculum
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For MBCT Teachers: Train to Teach Mindfulness for Life, A 2-Day Course
The Mindfulness and Health Institute offers a 2-day teacher training for trained teachers of MBCT who have taught a minimum of 6 MBCT courses and would like to learn to teach the Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L) curriculum. Students will be provided full curriculum materials and handouts for teaching Mindfulness for Life.
What are the Prerequisites?
You are eligible to attend this training if you have:
- Completed an 8-week Mindfulness for Life course as a student
- Completed a facilitator or teacher training pathway in MBCT of at least 12 months
What are the Learning Objectives and Outcomes?
Our MBCT to Mindfulness for Life training provides MBCT teachers the opportunity to:
- Learn about the background and rationale for the Mindfulness for Life curriculum
- Understand the structure and sequence of this curriculum
- Practice teaching key practices and exercises that are part of this curriculum
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