About The Course
First-Generation Mindfulness-Based Programs
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are evidence-based mindfulness programs. MBCT Teacher Training aims to provide the knowledge and experience necessary to become a certified instructor for this program.
Advanced MBCT Module Training for Certified MBSR Instructors
International Recognition of the Program
The MBCT Training organized by the Mindfulness Institute meets the international instructor training standards published in 2017 by the International Mindfulness Interventions Network, a global network of mindfulness instructors.
The Mindfulness Institute's teacher training program is conducted under MINDED (The Turkish Mindfulness Teachers Association), which is a member of EAMBA (The European Network of Associations of Mindfulness-Based Approaches).
The instructor training provided by the Mindfulness Institute meets the Level 2 Instructor Qualification criteria of the MBI-TAC (Mindfulness-Based Interventions – Teacher Assessment Criteria) used for MBSR/MBCT teacher training at Oxford and Bangor Universities in the UK.
General Information About the Program
✅ The prerequisite for this program is the completion of an 8-week MBSR or MBCT course and an MBSR Teacher Training program.
✅ The program is conducted primarily in English. Parts led by foreign instructors will be simultaneously translated by a professional interpreter.
✅ Participants will attend the MBCT module designed for certified MBSR instructors, led by Petra Meibert and Zümra Atalay, over the course of 4 full days.
✅ The program will be conducted online.
✅ The number of participants is limited.
✅ During the MBCT instructor training process, participants are required to complete at least 4 supervision sessions.
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Supervision is not included in the program fee.
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Each supervision session costs 80 Euros.
Certification
✅ Upon completion of the program, instructor candidates will receive an internationally recognized certificate (see the "International Recognition of the Program" section) and will be recognized as instructors providing training that adheres to ethical standards.
✅ Participants will qualify for the MBCT Instructor Certificate after completing the supervision process.
✅ The MBCT instructor module is designed for mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychological counselors, and psychiatric nurses).
✅ This module is also open to non-professionals; however, they will not be authorized to conduct MBCT sessions.
Upcoming Trainings
Date
📅 April 18–21, 2024 (Full Day)
Fees
💰 Early Registration (until January 26, 2024): 950 Euros
💰 Regular Registration (after January 26, 2024): 1000 Euros
➡️ Special discounts are available for graduates of the Mindfulness Institute MBSR Teacher Training Program. Please contact us for more details.
Location
The training will be conducted online via the Zoom platform.
Instructor
You can apply for this training by filling out the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible to schedule a preliminary interview.