weave
mindfulness
into your work
empower young people within your community
Immerse yourself in our mindfulness teacher training specially designed for youth-serving professionals. Taught by expert, diverse faculty, our training certifies you to integrate mindfulness in deep way into your work with young people.
program overview
course structure:
- three teaching intensive retreats (room & board incl. in tuition)
- small group meetings
- cohort-wide facilitated sessions
- one-on-one coaching with core faculty
- practice groups
- structured meditation practice
- independent study between retreats
- practicum
upon completion of this course, you receive:
- certification from Inward Bound Mindfulness
- graduate-level credits (available for educators)
- opportunity to receive certification from International Mindfulness Teacher’s Association (IMTA). We are the only youth-focused IMTA accredited program, which allows you to become an internationally certified and recognized mindfulness teacher.
unique benefits of our teacher training
dedicated to teaching mindfulness to youth
diversity within faculty and curriculum
mentorship means more support
relational mindfulness guides us
small groups mean greater community
program curriculum
origin and definitions of mindfulness
- unit 1: mindfulness, awareness, and attention
mindfulness of self
- Unit 2: Stress, Relaxation, and the Body
- Unit 3: Emotions and Thoughts
- Unit 4: Forming the Adolescent Identity
- Unit 5: Trauma, Addiction, and the Descent
mindfulness in relationship
- Unit 6: Teaching as Mentorship
- Unit 7: Mindful Communication
- Unit 8: Social Justice, Intersectionality, and Power
mindfulness in the world
- Unit 9: Play, Culture, and Creative Expression
- Unit 10: Nature Awareness
- Unit 11: Building Mindful Communities
- Unit 12: Livelihood
teaching faculty & support staff
Khalila Gillett
Zac Ispa-Landa
Sara Shapouri
Anthony Maes
Bea Anderson
Cara Lai
Mark Wax
Makeda Gershenson
The practice teachings helped me develop the confidence that I needed to bring this out into my community.
John B., educator, consultant
I have used much of the curriculum in my mindfulness community with very positive feedback. My own personal practice has expanded and become richer in every way.
Karen B., guiding teacher
It’s inspiring to be part of a program that is dedicated to confronting the issues of our world for the benefit of young people, all people, and the planet.
Valerie S., school teacher
I’ve grown so much through this program. Thank you for guiding me to become a stronger, more grounded mindfulness practitioner, and for teaching me how to bring this to others.
Gary N., social emotional learning coordinator
I was able to take information, turn it around, give it a try + teach it in the classroom – to integrate these practices in a more authentic, holistic way. Mindfulness as a way of life.
Pam M., educator, yoga teacher
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