Course Description

The Teacher Certification Review (TCR) is the culminating step in Brown University’s MBCT Teacher Training pathway and offers eligible trainees the opportunity to earn the credential of Brown University Certified MBCT Teacher. As we often say, it is “the final step in a process that is never really over” — marking an important moment of culmination in one’s formal training while also reflecting the ongoing commitment to practice, reflection, and continued development as a mindfulness-based teacher.

In the TCR, participants submit an extensive teaching portfolio that is thoroughly reviewed and assessed by experienced senior MBCT Teacher-Trainers using the MBI:TAC (Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria), an internationally recognized framework modeled after processes developed at Bangor and Oxford Universities. The review process is both evaluative and developmental, highlighting areas of strength while also identifying learning edges and opportunities for continued growth.

Applicants who demonstrate “Competent” or higher levels across the assessment domains will be awarded MBCT Teacher Certification. In some cases, reviewers may recommend additional mentoring, further study, or future teaching review prior to certification being granted. The TCR process is intended not only to assess readiness for certification, but also to support a lifelong commitment to integrity, self-reflection, and deepening teaching capacity within MBCT.

Certification materials are accepted twice per year:

Early submission does not guarantee an early review. All submissions are reviewed after the deadline.

Notes

Please do not register for TCR until you have all your materials ready.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

**Payment is due upon submission.**

This course has been approved for 12 continuing education hours.

Technical Requirements and Recommendations

Submission Materials Checklist for Teacher Certification Review

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• A full set of video recordings from a single recent MBCT course.
• A written reflective analysis of the submitted course videos that highlights key themes, strengths, and areas for continued growth in your teaching (double-spaced, APA format, maximum 2,500 words). Please note: this is a synthesis of the entire course, not a session-by-session analysis.
• A brief written statement describing your understanding of the ethos and ethics of MBCT (maximum 250 words).
• Copies of the reflection and assessment documents from Individual Mentoring (both mentor and mentee).
• Collateral course materials, including session plans, home practice materials, participant handouts, and guided audio recordings.
• A list of all MBCT courses taught, including dates, number of participants, venue, and whether the course was taught individually or co-taught.
• A current CV or résumé.

Please organize all of the above material and be ready for upload before you begin the application process. 

ONLY complete submissions are possible; partial submissions are not allowed. 

Also note:
The maximum allowed file size for uploads is 10240 KB.
The file extensions allowed for uploads are: bmp, csv, doc, docx, gif, jpg, mpg, pdf, png, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, zip. 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in MBCT Teaching : MBCT Certificate Courses