Calmer Choice’s Foundations of Teaching Mindfulness course provides an introduction to the core skill sets needed to teach mindfulness to people of all ages. We offer this training to anyone regardless of what age group they want to teach and if they wish to teach through Calmer Choice.
This course is an excellent opportunity to explore your mindfulness teaching potential. It is an ideal program for those who are ready to take an active step toward teaching mindfulness but may not yet be ready to commit to a multi-year certification program. This training is accredited through the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA). Candidates who successfully complete the Foundations of Teaching Mindfulness Training will be eligible to be a member of the IMMA and be recognized internationally as a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher/Coach.
Strengthen your personal practice
Leverage evidence-based instruction
Develop your teaching foundation
Foundational components of mindfulness
Historical contexts of mindfulness
Evidence-based applications of mindfulness
Role and importance of self-compassion
Applications of non-violent communication
How to hold space for a group
Understanding the window of tolerance
The intersection of mindfulness with diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)
How to develop and deliver a 4-session practicum
We are excited to announce that the launch of our second cohort of the Foundation of Teaching Mindfulness is now open and accepting applications!
The purpose of this training is to develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to effectively teach the practice of mindfulness to support personal well-being and deepen community connections. Participants will learn to develop their own materials based on foundational principles of mindful awareness practice. This training is now accredited through the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA).
Have you experienced the benefits of a mindfulness practice in your life and considered sharing these gifts with others? If so, the Foundations of Teaching Mindfulness Training could be the beginning of this journey. This training is open to anyone interested in deepening interpersonal connections through mindfulness: teachers, therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, social workers, faith-based practitioners, first responders, or anyone working with children. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will have the tools necessary to lead a group in whatever capacity they desire. Additionally, participants can apply for IMMA membership which will allow more recognition as a mindfulness teacher internationally.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your general skillset around mindfulness, or whether you're looking to take the first step on becoming a fully accredited mindfulness educator, this course will offer you a solid foundation. Anyone interested in bringing mindfulness to the community: teachers, therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, social workers, first responders, or anyone working with children.
The training consists of approximately 70 contact hours with additional reading, practice and planning. There will be three in-person training/retreat weekends and virtual large and small group meetings.
Weekend Training/Retreats (In person on Cape Cod, MA)
Monthly Meetings Feb-May (Virtual)
If you do not meet these specific requirements and have circumstances that may require an exception, please inquire at info@calmerchoice.org
We seek to make this training as accessible as possible to a diverse array of participants. To do this, we are offering a tiered pricing model. During registration, you will select the price that best reflects your personal experience and circumstance.
If scholarships do not appear at registration, it is because those slots have already been filled.
Materials will include 3-5 texts to be used during the course, with an estimated total cost of around $100.