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/ Introducing Mindfulness
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.
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This course provides the complete curriculum and materials for teaching introductory mindfulness to the general population.
Duration
4 Weeks
(Weekly live classes)
Contact Hours
16 hrs
(30+ hrs of structured coursework)
Learning Mode
Blended
(Online Live Instruction and E-learning)
Intakes
2 Times a year
Mode of Assessment
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At the conclusion of the course, students will lead 3 x 1-hour 'Introducing Mindfulness' sessions for a group. Upon successful completion of the practicum, students will receive a 'Trained Mindfulness Facilitator' Certificate and will be eligible to advance to the next course.
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Feedback from Faculty and Peers on Practical Demonstrations.
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Become a 'Trained Mindfulness Facilitator'
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 Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Enhancement (MBWE)
M103 - Designing & Facilitating Mindfulness Programs
M500 - Mindfulness Oriented Counselling & Psychotherapy (MOCP) Training
M601 - Teaching Mindfulness at Schools
M701 - Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Organisational Education (MBOE)
M301 - Foundations of Equanimity Based Compassionate Action (EBCA)
Completion
Requirements
In order to complete this course, learners have to ->
Complete Practicum
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 ^:
- A recognised and teacher-led MBP eg. MBWE, MBSR, MBCT etc.
- 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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What our participants say...
Sean
"On the spot practicing with my course mate"
Jerry
"It is a good learning experience and a great opportunity to practice with fellow students."
Amanda
"Small practice groups: I am grateful for being able to practice, make mistakes and receive feedback in a safe space."
Rahil
"Excellent course, extremely enriching; a lot of opportunity for practice "
NA
"Practising to be a facilitator in a safe environment where everyone is learning too!"
M102 Timetable 2025
Due to the Live nature of the courses, we might have to cancel any run if we do not have enough participants. In this case, all paid fee related to this course will be refunded.
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- Nov Run from the above timetable)
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OR schedule a 30-min call with us below to know more.
