Professional Training Program

All applications must be submitted and candidates accepted before the start of the January-Feburary, May-June or Sept-October sessions

 

Professional Training in Mindfulness-Based Interventions

A training program for professionals in healthcare, education, or human resources interested in learning how to develop and run a mindfulness program, designed to provide health care practitioners with an introduction to the process of developing mindfulness skills and an understanding of mindfulness-based interventions.

Level I – Theory and Philosophy of Mindfulness Practices

Readings will include historical origins of mindfulness practices and current conceptualizations of mindfulness.

– Fundamentals of Mindfulness-based Practice

(1) participation in the 8-week Core Program (see description). Applicants must be accepted into the Training Program BEFORE participating in the Core Program as a participant/observer.

(2) a weekend non-residential Training Retreat

Level II – Co-facilitator Training

Participants in this level will have the opportunity to begin leading groups with the primary facilitators. They will be conducting guided meditations, inquiries, incorporating bodywork into each class, and leading mindfulness exercises.  Additional experience will be available in conducting intakes for the courses and facilitating the Alumni Program.

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