ECM Teacher Training Pathway: Review & Certification

Review & Certification

Program Overview

Review & Certification is the final training in the teacher training pathway, consisting of two 90-minute sessions with review/writing before and after each of these sessions. In this highly individualized one-on-one training, you and your mentor will explore and assess the skills and qualities you’ve cultivated as a teacher. You will describe the role of the teacher and the ethos of MBSR with your mentor, as expressed with your clients, your community, your colleagues and yourself. Together, you will define next steps for your ongoing development. You will leave with a plan for ongoing development and a means of collegial support for yourself in teaching.

You will have been assigned to a specific mentor during Mentorship Cycle One and Mentorship Cycle Two. Applicants receive mentorship from Rebecca Eldridge or Margaret Fletcher, Senior MBSR Teacher Trainers. Consideration is given to requests for a specific mentor.

Training Goals:

During this training you will—

Complete a written reflection, expressing your understanding of teaching MBSR, to include:

the role of the MBSR teacher in the classroom and beyond

your own lived expression of the ethos of MBSR in life, as a teacher and as a mindfulness professional

modifications made to the curriculum, to address the particular needs of your teaching populations and contexts

identifying your developing qualities and skills as a teacher, using the MBI-TAC/MBI-TLC as a guide, in a form that is beneficial to you

Assess specific remaining aspects of your teaching as needed, using the MBI-TAC as a guide

Identify teachable moments that may have been missed or met only partially, and explore insights about such moments

Define next steps for ongoing development in teaching with your mentor

Determine a means for continuing a relationship with a mentor or experienced peer teacher

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this training you will be able to—

Self-assess your teaching skills and competencies, toward your ongoing development and growth

Continue development of MBSR teaching competencies

Express and embody your personal and professional ethos of mindfulness, in your work and through your teaching

Hold yourself to an exemplary standard of professional practice as a teacher and as a mindfulness practitioner

Prerequisites

Completion of Mentorship Cycle Three

Readiness to continue teaching MBSR confirmed by East Coast Mindfulness

NOTE: Your mentor and you may decide that teaching additional cycles of MBSR and/or additional mentoring before certification would benefit your teaching.

Required Technology and Preparation:

High-speed internet connection

Please, no phones

Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.)

Video and microphone capability (so that you can be seen and heard)

A place for practice that allows for being undisturbed

Current version of Zoom installed

Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.

TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $1100

TIER 2 (Our Cost): $950

TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $800

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If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.

Before applying for Review & Certification, you will have practiced, reiterated and refined your MBSR teaching to the degree that you and your mentor feel that you are ready for culminating self-reflection and dialogue with your mentor. You will have taught at least four MBSR courses, and created/refined your original MBSR class plans, student materials and audio practice recordings during mentorship cycles.

Please use the link below to access and complete the Review & Certification application. You can expect to hear from us regarding the status of your request within two weeks of receipt.

Click here to complete
the Application Form

If you have questions, please email info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.

What can I say after I complete the training?

In addition to everything you have achieved to date, you can now say:

You are certified by East Coast Mindfulness to teach MBSR

What if I’m not technologically savvy?

You do not have to be a technology whiz to participate; however, a certain level of technology know-how is assumed (for instance, it is assumed that you have a modern desktop or laptop and stable internet connection, and that you know how to work on the computer you will be using during the training).

What is the time commitment for taking Review & Certification?

You should expect to spend at least 5 hours between sessions in practice, reflection and writing.

What if I have to miss a session?

You and your mentor will establish a meeting schedule that works for each of you. If you need to adjust the schedule, please be in touch with your mentor with enough time to reschedule.

Are continuing credits available for this training?

There are currently no credits available for this training.

Program Cost
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.

TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $1100

TIER 2 (Our Cost): $950

TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $800
Deciding What to Pay?
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If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.
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Before applying for Review & Certification, you will have practiced, reiterated and refined your MBSR teaching to the degree that you and your mentor feel that you are ready for culminating self-reflection and dialogue with your mentor. You will have taught at least four MBSR courses, and created/refined your original MBSR class plans, student materials and audio practice recordings during mentorship cycles.

Please use the link below to access and complete the Review & Certification application. You can expect to hear from us regarding the status of your request within two weeks of receipt.

Click here to complete
the Application Form

If you have questions, please email info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Common Questions
What can I say after I complete the training?

In addition to everything you have achieved to date, you can now say:
You are certified by East Coast Mindfulness to teach MBSR

What if I’m not technologically savvy?

You do not have to be a technology whiz to participate; however, a certain level of technology know-how is assumed (for instance, it is assumed that you have a modern desktop or laptop and stable internet connection, and that you know how to work on the computer you will be using during the training).

What is the time commitment for taking Review & Certification?

You should expect to spend at least 5 hours between sessions in practice, reflection and writing.

What if I have to miss a session?

You and your mentor will establish a meeting schedule that works for each of you. If you need to adjust the schedule, please be in touch with your mentor with enough time to reschedule.

Are continuing credits available for this training?

There are currently no credits available for this training.

REFUND POLICY:
You may receive a full refund if you notify us via email (info@eastcoastmindfulness.com) at least 7 days prior to the first day of the program. No refunds will be granted thereafter.

Questions? Please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com

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