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MINDFUL TEACHER CERTIFICATION COURSE LEVEL I:
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR TEACHERS

What is Mindful Teacher Certification?
This eight-week course empowers teachers with the fundamentals for understanding Mindfulness Meditation and bringing that knowledge to their classrooms. With practical knowledge and effective tools you will learn to manage your stress and reduce anxiety while also learning how to teach students the practice.

Scientific research shows that Mindfulness Meditation is effective in promoting a sense of well-being and improving focus, clarity of mind, concentration, creativity and sleep.

Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Teachers

  • Promotes self confidence
  • Develops mental clarity and creativity
  • Relieves stress and anxiety
  • Increases ability to focus
  • Expands self-awareness
  • Improves sleep quality
Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Your Students

  • Improves focus
  • Promotes receptive learning
  • Relieves stress and anxiety
  • Decreases aggressive and/or impulsive behavior
  • Promotes creativity
  • Promotes compassion and responsibility
Teacher Programs

  • 8 Week Program
  • Each weekly session is 60 minutes
  • Presented in any setting; classroom, gymnasium, outdoors
  • No special equipment or materials required
  • 1 C.E.U. credit includes field practice in classroom (credit given at approved schools)
What We Will Cover

  • Effective strategies for controlling impulsive behaviors
  • Managing stress at school and at home
  • Strategies to improve transition time between activities
  • Less stressful and more effective ways to respond when angry or upset
  • Improving connections with colleagues and students
  • Benefits and practice of meditation