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The Mindfulness Centers Meditation Teacher Training program is a 160-hour evidence-based, community-focused, & self-empowering certification program.
Become A Certified Meditation Teacher
- Certification by The Mindfulness Center for completion of 160-hours of training as a Meditation Teacher.
- A world-class education with seasoned professor, published scholar and mindfulness leader Dr. Deborah Norris, and faculty Jessie Taylor and Aurora Hutchinson.
- Connect with the world of mindfulness – in health care, education, business and more by completing your Meditation Teacher training at The Mindfulness Center.
- Be part of a community of like-minded people who have a passion for sharing mindfulness with others and are committed to the growth and development of the field of mindfulnessÂ
- Deepen your personal and professional practice, while learning the science and practice of teaching mindfulness to others.Â
- Learn to teach to groups, one-on-one, and to work with special needs populations.
SOMA, The Science Of Mindful Awareness:
Meditation Teacher Training Online
DR. DEBORAH NORRIS
Deborah Norris, Ph.D. – Founder of The Mindfulness Center™; author of In the Flow: Bridging the Science and Practice of Mindfulness; and Editor-in-Chief of MindBodyJournal.com. Dr Norris is Psychologist-in-Residence and Director of the Psychobiology of Healing Program at American University, and past professor at Georgetown University Medical School.
By joining our community to become a certified meditation teacher, you will:
• Deepen your understanding of meditation through both informational content and experiential practice.
• Receive professional mentoring, including personal “office hours”, and live and recorded group conversations.
• Explore a multimedia library rich in information on the science, practice, and application of mindfulness in healthcare, education, worksite, leadership and other applications.
• Learn the skills to apply mindfulness practices to situations of conflict, trauma, and behavioral change.
• Access and learn from the abundance of scientific evidence on the benefits of mindfulness.
• Learn about the benefits of different types of meditation practices.
• Deepen your personal practice by exploring the role of mindfulness in Social and Emotional Learning and personal relationships.Â
• Join a community of people who share your same interest in mindfulness.
• Establish the tools, experience, and guidance to further your own mindfulness practice.
Experience A Sample Meditation With TMC
Educational Director Jessie Taylor
How Does This Program Work?
The online nature of this program allows students to enroll in and begin the program at any time. This flexibility allows students to begin learning when it feels naturally right for them, It also allows you to complete the training at your own pace, empowering you to immerse yourself in the experiential nature of mindfulness.
This Program Includes:
- Lessons on the science and theories of mindfulness.
- Practice in scripting and delivering guided meditations.
- Interacting with others to guide them into meditation.
- Special emphasis on mindfulness in health care, education and leadership.
- Instruction on how to teach meditation in differing and unique circumstances, e.g. trauma survivors, veterans, diverse populations, substance abuse and other clinical conditions.
- An online community to receive feedback from your fellow trainees, grow your practice, and a support network that allows you to test new sequences and engage with your meditation teacher training family.
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Program Requirements:
- An established personal meditation practice is a pre-requisite for the course.
- Course must be completed within 24 months of enrollment.
- Required textbook:Â In The Flow: Bridging The Science and Practice of MindfulnessÂ
- 20 hours of community service providing mindfulness training to the community is required.
- Complete training faster by attending retreats with faculty Dr. Norris, Jessie Taylor & Aurora Hutchinson.
- Download Full Course Requirements and Syllabus
Total Meditation Teacher Training Program Cost Includes:
- Access to online training portal
- Â Library of multimedia content
- Â Textbook and quizzes
- Â Community of fellow students
- Â Mentored practicum
2024 online rate - $1,200
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