Facilitating Mindfulness Practices
Certificate Course M102
The Certificate Course in 'Facilitating Mindfulness Practices', a specialised program designed for those aspiring to guide others in the journey of mindfulness. This course is tailored to equip you with the essential tools and skills necessary to become an effective mindfulness facilitator, whether in educational, therapeutic, or organisational settings.
​​Course Overview
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Formal, Informal & Routine Mindfulness Practices:
Delve into the various types of mindfulness practices. This module helps you understand and distinguish between formal mindfulness practices, informal mindfulness activities that can be integrated into daily life, and the incorporation of mindfulness into routine activities.
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Tools for a Mindfulness Teacher
Equip yourself with the tools and resources essential for teaching mindfulness. This includes understanding the use of the tools and its implications.
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Principles of Guiding Mindfulness Practices
Learn the foundational principles of effectively guiding mindfulness practices. This involves understanding the importance of presence, skills, and adaptability in teaching, and how to address the needs of participants.
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Learn the Skills of Facilitating 15 Formal and Informal Mindfulness Practices:
Gain hands-on experience and receive feedback as you learn to guide a comprehensive set of 15 different mindfulness practices. This practical section focuses on building your skills in facilitating these practices, understanding their unique aspects, and learning how to teach them effectively to various groups.
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Learn the Skills of Bringing Mindfulness to Routine activities:
Transform everyday tasks into mindful moments with practical guidance and immersive experiences. This essential part of the course focuses on integrating mindfulness into daily routines such as washing dishes, engaging in conversations, writing emails, showering, brushing teeth and hair, folding clothes, and cooking.
Throughout the course, you will engage primarily in practical training. The emphasis is on developing the ability to skilfully guide others in their mindfulness journey. Whether you are looking to incorporate mindfulness into your professional practice, or wishing to become a dedicated mindfulness facilitator, this course offers a rich and comprehensive pathway to achieving your goals. The course will contain practices, demonstrations and feedback from peers and the instructor.
Duration
6 Weeks
(Weekly live classes)
Contact Hours
24 hrs
Learning Mode
Blended
(Online Live Instruction and E-Learning)
Intakes
2 Times a year
Mode of Assessment
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End of module quiz will be opened to students only at selected dates/time, and only upon successful completion of the quiz can students proceed to the next course.
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Feedback from Faculty and Peers on Practical Demonstrations
100% Online and Live Instructors
This course is a prerequisite for all certification pathways accredited by the IMTA
Upon completion, learners can progress to the following courses:
M201 - Foundations of MBWE
M500 - Mindfulness Oriented Counselling & Psychotherapy (MOCP)
M301 - Designing & Facilitating Mindfulness Programs
M600 - Teaching Mindfulness at Schools
M700 - Teaching Mindfulness at Workplaces
Completion
Requirements
In order to complete this course, learners have to ->
Pass the end of course quiz and practical demonstrations
Fulfil attendance requirement of minimum 80%
Enrolment Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
Successfully completed Secondary or High School education
English Language Requirement
GCE ‘O’ level English (grade 1 to 7) or equivalent; OR IELTS score of 5.5; OR Post-Secondary Qualifications, where certified that English is the sole medium of instruction; OR An equivalent of English language qualification
Minimum Age Requirement
21
Prerequisite Course Completion ^:
- 8-week mindfulness course eg. MBWE, MBSR, MBCT etc. (pre-recorded versions are not eligible)
- Course M101 - Foundations of Mindfulness or equivalent
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^ If you have completed similar courses or equivalent, you will be eligible for exemption from these course modules.
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M102 Timetable 2024-2025
Calendar for scheduling 30-min calls
Course Fee
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support (Singapore students).
Depending on your country of residence, you may qualify for a discount ranging from 20% to 35% off the standard fee. Please provide proof of residency to determine your eligibility. Contact us for more details.
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*The course fee does not cover textbooks. Students are required to purchase the necessary textbooks prior to the start of the course.
How to Apply
To register or to check the applicable fee for you, write to us by submitting the form below. Please include the following details in the message:
- Course Name
- Course Run of your choice
(Eg. M102-Run 1 from the above timetable)
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OR schedule a 30-min call with us below to know more.