Free Online Info Session
Learn a little mindfulness
If you’re considering a mindfulness program, join us for a free information session!
For more details, visit our Mindfulness Info Session page
Timing
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 6pm – 7pm ET
Fee: Free
MBSR in Downtown Toronto
Learn practical ways to manage stress
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8 week program that can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and working memory, develop more awareness, increase resilience, and enhance focus and concentration. This psycho-educational group program helps develop capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress and build resilience.
For more details, visit our MBSR page
Learn more about our in-person program policies here
Timing
Thursdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 10am – 12pm and Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10am – 12pm
Orientation & Session 1: June 15, 2023 | 10am – 1pm
Sessions 2-8: June 22 – August 3, 2023 | 10am – 12:30pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, July 23, 2023 | 10am – 4pm
Fee: $530 $430
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
MBSR Online
Learn practical ways to manage stress
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions.
For more details, visit our MBSR page
Timing
Wednesdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Monday, June 26, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 12pm – 1pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: June 28, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-8: July 5, 2023 – August 23, 2023 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
NOTE: August 9 is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5:30pm – 9:30pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Nurse (RN): Ontario
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $530 $430
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
If you’re interested in taking this course but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.
MSC Online
Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being.
For more details, visit our MSC page.
Timing
Tuesdays
Orientation: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 6pm – 7pm ET
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 7pm – 9pm ET and Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 1-8: July 11, 2023 – August 29, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Silent Retreat: Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 9am – 12pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work (MSW RSW): Ontario & Quebec
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based course. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $625 $525
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
Strongly recommended reading:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer (available on Amazon.ca and Guilford.com)
Recommended readings:
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer, Ph.D.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
MBCT Online
Learn to manage anxiety & prevent the relapse of depression
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy providing tools and strategies for preventing depressive relapse, as well as reducing acute depression, anxiety and stress.
For more details, visit our MBCT page.
Timing
Thursdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 5pm – 9pm ET and Monday, July 24, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET and Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: July 27, 2023 | 6:30pm -9:30pm ET
Sessions 2-8: August 3, 2023 – September 21, 2023 | 6:30pm – 9pm ET
NOTE: September 7 is the 4-hour silent retreat | 6pm – 10pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Social Worker (RSW): Ontario, Quebec, Yukon
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP): Ontario
- Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. Ont.): Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, NWT, Yukon & Nunavut
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Participants taking MBCT for professional development purposes must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be registered and accepted in the CMS certification stream for MBCT OR
- Are regulated health care professionals in your local jurisdiction OR
- Are in related fields with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. teacher/educator, mental health professionals).In all cases the program facilitators will interview you to ensure the MBCT program is the right fit for your professional learning needs and if not may direct you to other mindfulness trainings.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $560 $460
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
If you’re interested in taking this course but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.
MBSR Online
Learn practical ways to manage stress
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions.
For more details, visit our MBSR page
Timing
Tuesdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Monday, August 14, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: August 15, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-8: August 22, 2023 – October 10, 2023 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
NOTE: September 26 is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5:30pm – 9:30pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP): Ontario, Quebec
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $530 $430
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
If you’re interested in taking this course but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.
MBCT Online
Learn to manage anxiety & prevent the relapse of depression
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy providing tools and strategies for preventing depressive relapse, as well as reducing acute depression, anxiety and stress.
For more details, visit our MBCT page.
Timing
Wednesdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: August 23, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-8: August 30, 2023 – October 11, 2023 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
Silent Retreat: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10am – 2pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP): Ontario
- Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. Ont.): Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, NWT, Yukon & Nunavut
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Participants taking MBCT for professional development purposes must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be registered and accepted in the CMS certification stream for MBCT OR
- Are regulated health care professionals in your local jurisdiction OR
- Are in related fields with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. teacher/educator, mental health professionals).In all cases the program facilitators will interview you to ensure the MBCT program is the right fit for your professional learning needs and if not may direct you to other mindfulness trainings.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $560 $460
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
If you’re interested in taking this course but don’t see a time that works for you, let us know! Fill out our interest list here.
Teacher Training Info Session
Interested in teaching mindfulness?
If you’re considering enrolling in one of the Centre’s facilitation certificate programs, or if you’re just looking for a course or two that will help you understand the foundations and science of mindfulness, find out more by attending this free online information session.
Timing
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm ET
* 30 minute presentation + Q&A
Fee: Free
Mindfully Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty
Develop and apply new skills for managing anxiety
This live online group, based on CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will help you develop a new relationship to anxiety through learning new tools and skills for working more skillfully with anxiety to live the life you want to be living. For more details, visit our Mindfully Managing Anxiety and Uncertainty page.
Timing
Thursdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 5pm – 9pm ET and Monday, October 2, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET and Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET
Orientation & Session 1 – Session 6: October 5, 2023 – November 16, 2023 | 6:30pm – 9pm ET
*skips October 26
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Social Worker (RSW): Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP): Ontario and Quebec
- Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC): British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland/Labrador, NWT, Yukon & Nunavut
- Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. Ont.): Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, NWT, Yukon & Nunavut
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Fees: $450
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
MBCT in Downtown Toronto
Learn to manage anxiety & prevent the relapse of depression
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse. It also reduces acute depression, anxiety and stress.
For more details, visit our MBCT page.
Learn more about our in-person program policies here
Timing
Thursdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET and Monday, October 2, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: October 5, 2023 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-8: October 12, 2023 -November 23, 2023 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
Silent Retreat: Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 10am – 4pm ET
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Participants taking MBCT for professional development purposes must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be registered and accepted in the CMS certification stream for MBCT OR
- Are regulated health care professionals in your local jurisdiction OR
- Are in related fields with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. teacher/educator, mental health professionals).In all cases the program facilitators will interview you to ensure the MBCT program is the right fit for your professional learning needs and if not may direct you to other mindfulness trainings.
CBT Meets Mindfulness Online
Enhance your understanding of MBCT by familiarizing yourself with the foundations of CBT
This the second module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program. The course is open to anyone interested in learning about mindfulness has become a core component of “third wave” cognitive therapies. For more details, visit our CBT Meets Mindfulness page.
Timing
Wednesday, Thursday
Session 1: October 11, 2023 | 11:30am – 2:30pm ET
Session 2: October 12, 2023 | 11:30am – 2:30pm ET
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Equivalency Information
For those considering certification or currently enrolled in the certification stream: If you have formal training in CBT for depression and anxiety and recent experience using CBT, ACT or DBT in your clinical practice, you are eligible to apply to have your equivalency reviewed and may be exempted from taking this course.
If you wish to apply for equivalency please email the details of your training program, dates, and your current clinical practice to education@mindfulnessstudies.com
Fee: $350
Payment, cancellation & refund policies
Mindfulness Core Concepts Online
Learn about the applications of mindfulness and mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) in contemporary society.
This is the first module of both our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program and our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, see our Mindfulness Core Concepts page.
Timing
Thursday – Saturday
Session 1: November 2, 2023 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 2: November 3, 2023 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 3: November 4, 2023 | 10am – 1pm ET
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
MBSR Teacher Training Intensive ONLINE
Train to facilitate MBSR programs. This is the second module of the Centre’s MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program. The course is open to all MBSR facilitators-in-training who meet the prerequisites. For more details, visit our MBSR TTI page.
Timing
Orientation Session: Friday, November 3, 2023 | 3:30pm – 5pm ET
November 9-17, 2023
Session 1: Monday, November 6, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 2: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 3: Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 4: Friday, November 10, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 5: Monday, November 13, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 6: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Required Readings
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
MBSR: Protocol, Practice, and Teaching Skills by Susan Woods and Patricia Rockman
Please note that some additional reading and preparation is required. It is recommended that you register 1-2 weeks in advance at which time you will receive access to the course materials.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based course. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Fees: $2,350
As a registered charity, we do not charge HST. When you support us, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more, please see our Community Program.
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
Please apply to receive the registration link.
If you are already enrolled in the MBSR Training Pathway, please email info@MindfulnessStudies.com for the registration link.
If you wish to register for the MBSR Teacher Training Intensive outside of the certificate training pathway, please submit this form and share your reasons for wanting to take the course as a stand-alone training module.
Advanced Mindfulness: Building Resilience
A graduate program to advance your mindfulness practice and enhance resilience.
This live online graduate program will focus on reinvigorating your mindfulness practice while strengthening resilience. Anyone who has completed an 8-week MBCT, MBSR, or MSC program will benefit from this 4-week program that recharges your practice and further builds upon your ability to adapt and cope with change and life challenges.
For more details, visit our Advanced Mindfulness: Building Resilience page.
Timing
Tuesdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): as required
Sessions 1-4: November 7 – 28, 2023 | 7pm – 8:30pm ET
Helpful Insurance & Registration Info
Insurance receipts can be given from the following healthcare providers to registrants from the provinces listed below:
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP): Ontario
Please consult your extended health benefits provider to see if you have coverage for these clinical designations. For more information see About Insurance.
If you live outside the provinces listed above, you may only take this program for professional development reasons, as the facilitators are only licensed to practice in those specific regions. You will be required to complete a specific Professional Development Questionnaire and Informed Consent. If requested, you can receive a certificate of participation signed by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies upon completion of the program.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based course. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $195
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
Inquiry Essentials Online
Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It is at the heart of MBCT and MBSR. This course is required for the Centre’s Facilitators-In-Training looking to be recognized as Trained MBCT / MBSR Facilitators. The course is open to all mindfulness facilitators who meet the prerequisites. For more details, visit our Inquiry Essentials page.
Timing
Thursday, Friday
Session 1: December 7, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Session 2: December 8, 2023 | 10am – 5pm ET
Required Reading
Please note that some reading and preparation is required. It is recommended that you register at least 1-2 weeks in advance at which time you will receive access to the course materials.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based course. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: $650
As a registered charity, we do not charge HST. When you support us, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more, please see our Community Program.
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
Please submit this form to receive the registration link.
The information you provide will assist the Centre and the course teachers to better understand who is in the group and how best to adapt the training to suit your needs.
The Dharma with a Twist Online: 5-day online silent retreat
This retreat will explore the intersection between the Dharma (the ancient wisdom teachings of the Buddha) and mindfulness-based programs and interventions such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness Self-Compassion.
For more details, visit the Dharma with a Twist webpage.
Timing
Monday – Friday
January 22-26, 2024 | 10am – 6:30pm ET (Optional practice time 7am-745am EST each morning)
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based program. Your full attention and participation will be required. For technical requirements, click here.
Fee: This year the fee includes dana for the teachers. We have two fee levels $550 sustainers level which supports someone to attend the retreat at a reduced cost and $450 base level.
As a registered charity, the Centre does not charge HST. When you support us, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more, please see our Community Program.
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBSR Practicum Online (25% off with TTI combo)
Canada’s first MBSR practicum.
This is the third module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, visit our MBSR Practicum page.
Required Readings
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
MBSR: Protocol, Practice, and Teaching Skills by Susan Woods and Patricia Rockman
Timing
Orientation: January 10, 2024 | 11am – 12pm ET
Wednesdays
Sessions 0-6: January 24 – March 6, 2024 | 9:30am – 1pm ET
Sessions 7-9: March 20- April 3, 2024 | 9:30am – 1pm ET
*skips March 13
Please try to reserve April 17, 2024 | 9:30am – 1pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Online Format
Please note this will be a highly interactive web-based course. Your full attention and participation will be required.
For technical requirements, click here.
Fees: $2,550
As a registered charity, we do not charge HST. When you support us, you support our charitable initiatives. If you’d like to learn more, please see our Community Program.
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
The Centre is offering a 25% discount on the MBSR Practicum if you register for both the November 2023 MBSR TTI and the January 2024 MBSR Practicum; please email education@mindfulnessstudies.com once you have registered for the MBSR TTI in order to obtain the discount code.
Please Apply / Email to register.
If you are already enrolled in the MBSR Training Pathway, please email info@MindfulnessStudies.com for the registration link.
If you wish to register for the MBSR Practicum outside of the certificate training pathway, please submit this form and share your reasons for wanting to take the course as a stand-alone training module.