Teacher Training — TMTC: Teaching Mindfulness to Children
January 20th 2024 – June 16th 2024
Learn to cultivate an environment where children can build resilience and reduce stress while promoting stronger relationships through better communication, patience, self-compassion and kindness!
This six-month intensive training provides educators, therapists, counselors and other youth professionals including parents, with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to effectively teach mindfulness and compassion techniques to children aged 3-19. The Teaching Mindfulness to Children (TMTC) Program was created by former IDP Board Member and child psychologist Heidi Marben, PsyD.
- 6 sessions on weekends
- Live online via Zoom
*Payment plans & partial scholarships available
Deadline to apply: December 15th, 2023
Schedule
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Training Weekend 1, January 20-21, 2024: Establishing Your Foundation
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Training Weekend 2, February 17-18, 2024: Cultivating Self-Compassion
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Training Weekend 3, March 16-17,2024: Teaching Mindfulness to Children
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Training Weekend 4, April 20-21,2024: Teaching Kids to be Kind
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Training Weekend 5, May 18-19,2024: Working with Adolescents and More
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Training Weekend 6, June 8-9: Dealing with Difficulties & Final Presentation
Applicant Recommendations
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Experience working with children is recommended.
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A commitment to establishing a daily mindfulness meditation practice. The foundation for creating a mindful environment for children is your own personal practice.
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Weekly participation with a study group.
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Attendance at all weekends and study group meetings is strongly recommended. If you have concerns about your ability to participate, please email us to discuss.
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Students must attend at least five weekends to receive a certificate.
This Course Includes:
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Guidance to establish their own personal practice, creating a foundation from which they can confidently offer children mindfulness techniques
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Rigorous personal mindfulness instruction and practice, including an exploration of texts and techniques from different traditions and teachers
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An understanding of self-compassion and equanimity to prevent teacher burnout and discouragement
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Experiential learning and practice of age-appropriate mindfulness techniques
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Ways to create a mindful classroom and home environment
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Discussion of research on mindfulness and compassion and child development
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Detailed instruction and assistance in designing a curriculum relevant to your needs and the needs of your program/situation
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A copy of Dr. Marben’s Mindfulness Curriculum for Lower School, which contains teaching guidelines and detailed lesson plans for children
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55 hours of class time over six months
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Peer group support
Teach mindfulness to children. 🌱
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