C-MBCT0101 - MBCT Foundations and Facilitator Training

Course Description

The MBCT Foundations and Facilitator Training is a 10-week, evidence-based program that provides in-depth exposure in the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course curriculum for aspiring mindfulness instructors. The program serves as the first step toward MBCT teacher certification, providing essential foundations for those pursuing the teacher training pathway.

Upon successful completion, participants earn the Mindfulness Facilitator credential, qualifying them to teach introductory mindfulness sessions and workshops in a variety of settings, including clinical, healthcare, social work and related community settings.

Participants will complete:

8-week MBCT program (2.5 hours per week, plus an orientation and all-day session)
10-week Foundations seminar (3 hours per week)

Participating in the 8-week program provides critical first-hand experience with mindfulness meditation and cognitive activities, exploring the intimate connection between thought patterns, body sensations, impulses to act and mood states (such as depression and anxiety). This exploration is woven together with the MBCT curriculum and the dynamics of the class itself.

The experiential nature of MBCT is reflected in the seminar through a variety of learning avenues. The program integrates mindfulness practice, self-reflection and teaching skills through live sessions, group discussions and individual assignments. It also includes home practice, reading and online activities (estimated 12–15 hours over the course).

Notes

Please review the full course schedule before registering.

Attendance at all live, twice-weekly online sessions is required (these sessions are not recorded). Please contact the instructor with any attendance concerns.
Registration includes both the 10-week Foundations and Facilitator Training (3 hours/week) and the paired 8-week MBCT course (2.5 hours/week + orientation + all-day session).
This program has been approved for 97 continuing education hours.

Prerequisites

MBCT Foundations and Facilitator Training has two prerequisites:

Prior completion of an 8-week MBCT program (separate from the included 8-week MBCT course, which you will participate in as both participant and observer).
Prior training or experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) before beginning the MBCT teacher training. This could be through Academic training, professional workshop or course, or through personal experience.