MBCT Basics in Calgary
Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications. This is the first module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. This highly experiential workshop adapts this treatment to health-care providers for personal use. Participants will explore habitual modes of mind that characterize changes in mood while simultaneously developing skills and a new relationship to these states. In addition, participants will be introduced to the theoretical assumptions underlying the model as well as the application of MBCT in clinical settings.
Participants Will Learn
• Mindfulness-based interventions are applicable to dealing with negative moods, stress and anxiety
• How to use mindfulness-based cognitive strategies in your personal and professional life to increase resilience
• How to use MBCT practices in addressing depression and anxiety at an introductory level
Who Should Attend
Healthcare providers interested in learning MBCT for personal and professional resilience will benefit from this workshop as well as those who wish to learn about the clinical applications of this modality.
Accreditation
This 3-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 33 Mainpro+ credits.
Timing
Two-Day Course: Friday & Saturday
January 18 & 19, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location:
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
121 14 Ave, SW Calgary
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Fee: $560
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
MBCT Basics in Calgary is being hosted by Restorative Conversations in Calgary.
Full-Day Intro in Downtown Toronto
Discover the power and benefits of mindfulness in-person from an experienced facilitator
This full-day immersive workshop gives the time and space needed to go deeper in understanding mindfulness and integrating it into everyday life.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Beginners page.
Timing
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $150 (participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch for a mindful eating exercise)
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBCT Online (registration closing Jan 18th)
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
Sunday Afternoons
Please Note: completed intake forms will be required by 2pm on Saturday, January 19th
Intake Interviews: will take place via telephone January 14-20, 2019
Orientation & Session 1: January 20, 2019 | 2pm – 5:30pm ET
Sessions 2-8*: February 6 – March 31, 2019 | 2pm – 4:30pm ET
* program skips January 27th & February 17th & March 10th
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: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
Insurance Coverage
If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers and to verify that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question. For complete information regarding third-party insurance coverage, please click here.
Upon request, an insurance receipt for this program will be provided on behalf of Rhea Plosker (Social Worker & Psychotherapist). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
MBCT in North 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.
Timing
Monday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: January 21, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: February 4 – April 8, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
Silent Retreat**: Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips January 28th, February 18th, March 11th
** takes place Downtown Toronto at 180 Sudbury Street, Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Location
OM Toronto
55 Spring Garden Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M2N 3G1
Fee: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBSR in Downtown Toronto (FULL)
To add your name to the wait list for this program, please click here.
Alternatively, plan ahead to join us for the next MBSR in Downtown Toronto program or consider MBSR in North Toronto.
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
Monday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: January 21, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: January 28 – April 1, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, March 24, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips February 18th & March 11th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $485 (until January 6th)
Regular: $515
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT in East 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.
Timing
Thursday Afternoons
Orientation & Interview: January 24, 2019 | 3pm – 6pm
Sessions 1-8*: January 31 – April 4, 2019 | 3pm – 5:30pm
* program skips February 14th & March 14th
Location
Beach United Church
140 Wineva Avenue
Toronto, ON M4E 2T4
Fee: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Advanced Teacher Training Intensive in Ontario
Deepen your facilitation and mindful inquiry skills. This teacher training intensive is the final module of our Advanced Certification.
This teacher training intensive supports facilitation skills while focusing on strengthening the facilitation of mindful inquiry. At its deepest, it is about our relationship to the practice of mindfulness and to the articulation of that process. The curriculum is highly interactive and highlights the necessity of personal practice as a platform from which to teach.
This training will combine elements of a clinical training workshop and a meditation retreat. You can expect to spend some periods in silence and others in active discussion and interaction.
This course will be led by Susan L. Woods and Dr. Patricia Rockman. Susan Woods is the Senior Guiding Teacher at the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, UC San Diego, and one of the world’s leading experts and trainers in mindful inquiry. Dr. Patricia Rockman is the Director of Education and Clinical Studies here at The Centre, and has been educating healthcare providers in stress reduction, CBT and mindfulness-based practices for over 20 years.
The heart of this training program focuses on developing skills that increase an embodied mindful presence, mindful inquiry, and examines the theme, rationale, intention and practice skills for each of the eight MBSR/MBCT sessions. We will pay attention to nurturing specific qualities associated with mindfulness – such as a present-moment-directed focus, an awareness that represents an inner and outer listening, and a compassionate stance that incorporates a willingness to meet our teaching edges with generosity and kindness. This training offers the time to nurture these qualities through silent mindfulness practice, through simulated patient-teacher encounters, discussion and personal supervision from the retreat leaders.
Participants Will Learn
• To demonstrate proficiency in embodying present-moment-directed skills
• To identify the components and characteristics of the delivery and practice of inquiry
• To describe how mindfulness offers a radical perceptual shift for approaching difficult modes of mind and moods and creates a platform of self-compassion for the client
• To describe the theme, rationale, intention and practice skills embedded in the MBSR/MBCT programs
• To articulate appropriate professional and personal ethics
Who Should Attend
MBSR and MBCT facilitators who meet the following prerequisites:
• Advanced degree in a health-related or social services field
• Personal on-going mindfulness meditation practice
• Participation in an 8-week MBCT and/or MBSR program
• Attendance at a 6-day professional MBSR training and/or a 5-day professional MBCT training
• Teaching experience; the facilitation of a minimum of 3 MBSR or MBCT groups before the start of the 5-day advanced training
• Participation in periodic residential formal silent mindfulness meditation retreats (annual is preferred)
What To Expect
You can expect to spend some periods in silence and others in active discussion and interaction. The course will follow a concentrated schedule, starting at 7am and ending at 9pm each day. Registrants will not be provided with a detailed agenda beforehand; instead the schedule and time breakdown will be addressed at the opening session of the retreat.
Accreditation
This course has been accredited for up to 25 Mainpro-C credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. It has also been approved for 2 Lifestyle & 8 General Continuing Education credits by the BDDT-N for naturopathic doctors.
Location
Ecology Retreat Centre
308046 Hockley Road
Mono, ON L9W 6N2
Timing
Arrival & Check-In: 4pm – 5:30pm Sunday, January 27, 2019
Check-Out & Departure: 11:30am – 1:30pm Friday, February 1, 2019
Early-Bird Fees: $2,675 (double occupancy) or $3,175 (single occupancy)
Early-Bird pricing ends on December 31, 2018
Regular Fees: $2,775 (double occupancy) or $3,275 (single occupancy)
Please Note: only a limited number of single rooms will be available for immediate registration. Once these spots are sold out, you can register for a “double room – single upgrade waiting list” in case more single rooms become available. If you are offered a single room upgrade, you will be asked to bring the additional $500 to the retreat.
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.
5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion (FULL)
To add your name to the wait list for this program, please click here. Or join us for the 8-week MSC program starting in early January 2019.
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. While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.
MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion have shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others.
Participants Will Learn
To befriend their self–critic, develop self-compassion skills and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The program explores typical responses as difficulties arise.
Who Should Attend
All are welcome. It is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs, such as MBCT/MBSR. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher.
Timing
Monday to Friday Intensive
January 28 – February 1, 2019 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fees (including handouts and guided meditations)
Early-Bird: $725 until December 15, 2018
Regular: $775
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
Upon request, an insurance receipt will be provided on behalf of Eileen Beltzner (Social Worker). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
- All participants must be free of substance misuse.
- If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers (e.g. Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Naturopath) and that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question (sometimes there are restrictions on the particular services covered by a given health profession). Please check the profession of the non-physician faculty for this program (see above), and confirm that profession is covered by your insurance and that the program is not an excluded service for that profession. Insurance receipts will be issued during the final session of the program.
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.
Timing
Tuesday Evenings
Intake Interviews: February 5, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: February 12 – April 9, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, March 31, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips March 12th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until January 21st )
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page. For this program, Amanda Guthrie can only provide insurance receipts as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
MBCT in Guelph
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.
Timing
Friday Afternoons
Orientation & Interview: February 8, 2019 | 1pm – 4pm
Sessions 1-8*: February 15 – April 12, 2019 | 1pm – 3:30pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 11am – 3pm
* program skips March 15th
Location
Karma Yoga Studio
404 York Road
Guelph, ON N1E 3H4
Fee $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Half-Day Intro in Downtown Toronto
Discover the power and benefits of mindfulness from an experienced facilitator
This lively introductory session is a fun and engaging opportunity to learn mindfulness practices and skills.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Beginners page.
Timing
Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 10am – 1pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $85
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
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
Wednesday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: February 20, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: February 27 – May 1, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
* program skips March 13th & April 10th
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: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
Insurance Coverage
If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers and to verify that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question. For complete information regarding third-party insurance coverage, please click here.
Upon request, an insurance receipt for this program will be provided on behalf of Rhea Plosker (Social Worker & Psychotherapist). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
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.
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Intake Interviews: February 21, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: February 28 – April 25, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips March 14th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until February 6th)
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBSR in North Toronto
Learn practical ways to manage stress
What is MBSR?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions.
This 8-week psycho-educational group program helps develop the capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress. The majority of MBSR program participants report lasting decreases in psychological and physical symptoms exacerbated by chronic stress.
Research has demonstrated improved behavioural outcomes including better sleep, lower blood pressure, and fewer worries.
Participants Will Learn
How to develop a different relationship to stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions.
Who Should Attend
Individuals suffering from chronic stress, illness and pain, who wish to increase their overall health and well-being. See guidelines on whether MBSR or MBCT is right for you.
A commitment to attendance and home practice activities is required. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the day-long silent retreat. If you are not able to attend the scheduled Session 4, or if you would have to miss more than two sessions in total, we recommend that you register for an MBSR program starting on a different date. And please note that, in order to receive an insurance receipt, you must attend a minimum of six sessions.
Location
OM Toronto
55 Spring Garden Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M2N 3G1
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Timing
Saturday Mornings
Orientation & Interview: February 23, 2019 | 11am – 2pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 2 – May 11, 2019 | 11am – 1:30pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10am – 4pm at 180 Sudbury Street
* program skips March 16th & April 20th
Fee: $485
- 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
- A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session
- Review our Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
Insurance Coverage
If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers and to verify that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question. For complete information regarding third-party insurance coverage, please click here.
Upon request, an insurance receipt for this program will be provided on behalf of Rose Mina Munjee (Psychotherapist). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
Half-Day Intro in Downtown Toronto
Discover the power and benefits of mindfulness from an experienced facilitator
This lively introductory session is a fun and engaging opportunity to learn mindfulness practices and skills.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Beginners page.
Timing
Saturday, March 2, 2019 | 2pm – 5pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $85
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBSR in Guelph
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
Monday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: March 4, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 18 – May 13, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 11am – 3pm
* program skips March 11th & April 22nd
Location
Chancellors Way Medical Arts Centre
The Studio Room, 175 Chancellors Way (Suite 102)
Guelph, ON N1G 0E9
Fee: $485
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT in North 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.
Timing
Tuesday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: March 5, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 19 – May 7, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10am – 4pm at 180 Sudbury Street (Queen & Dufferin)
* program skips March 12th
Location
OM Toronto
55 Spring Garden Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M2N 3G1
Fee: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Mindfulness Core Concepts
Learn about the research and application of mindfulness
This is the first module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, see our Mindfulness Core Concepts page.
Timing
Friday, March 8, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $350
Payment, cancellation and refund 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.
Timing
Wednesday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: March 13, 2019 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 20 – May 22 | 5:30pm – 8pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips April 10th & May 8th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until Feb 26th)
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT Basics
Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications
This is the first module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate.
For more details, see our MBCT Basics page.
Timing
Two-Day Course: Thursday & Friday
Session 1: Thursday, March 14, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2: Friday, March 15, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $560
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBCT Teacher Training Intensive in Québec
Train to facilitate MBCT programs with guidance from Zindel Segal, one of its co-developers. This is the third module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate.
Current treatments for depression provide relief for many people, yet they face significant challenges maintaining the benefits of treatment. This innovative 5-day intensive training and retreat will lead you through the program designed to prevent depressive relapse among people with a history of depression.
Based on the research of Zindel Segal, Mark Williams and John Teasdale and documented in their book Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, this program combines the tools of cognitive therapy with the practice and clinical application of mindfulness meditation.
The heart of MBCT lies in acquainting patients with the modes of mind that often characterize depression while simultaneously inviting them to develop a new relationship to these modes. Using your personal mindfulness practice to inform your psychotherapy is a crucial part of this process.
What To Expect
This training will combine elements of a clinical training workshop and a meditation retreat. You can expect to spend some periods in silence and others in active discussion and interaction. The course will follow a concentrated schedule, starting at 7am and ending at 8pm each day. Registrants will not be provided with a detailed agenda beforehand; instead the schedule and time breakdown will be addressed at the opening session of the retreat.
You will be given assignments to complete in the evenings and we recommend that you plan to use any remaining free time for rest, relaxation, and reflection on the day’s learnings.
Who Should Attend
Enrolment is open to healthcare professionals and social service workers who have a clinical background and a regular mindfulness practice. It is recommended but not necessary to have participated in an 8-week MBCT program and to have formal mindfulness training such as MBCT Basics and CBT Primer.
- Classes are bilingual friendly. The instructors will primarily deliver the training in English. Questions, teach-backs and materials will be offered in both languages.
- Le cours sera proposé en anglais avec la possibilité de poser des questions, de participer aux discussions, de faire les pratiques d’enseignement, et d’avoir accès au divers documents en anglais ou en français.
Accreditation
This 3-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for up to 135 Mainpro+ credits. It is also approved for up to 51 CE Credits by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and up to 45 CE Credits by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
Required Reading: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Second Edition by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, John Teasdale
Timing: March 17-22, 2019
Begins Sunday, March 17, 2019
– Check-in at 3:30pm
– Dinner at 5:30pm
– Session starts at 7pm
Ends Friday, March 22, 2019
– Session ends at 11:30am
– Check-out after lunch
Location:
Kio-O Centre de ressourcement et de créativité
1905 Chemin 6e Rang
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, QC J0T 2J0
Early-Bird Fees: $2,575 (double occupancy) or $3,075 (single occupancy)
Early-Bird pricing ends on January 17, 2019
Regular Fees: $2,675 (double occupancy) or $3,175 (single occupancy)
Please Note: only a limited number of single rooms will be available for immediate registration. Once these spots are sold out, you can register for a “double room – single upgrade waiting list” in case more single rooms become available. If you are offered a single room upgrade, you will be asked to bring the additional $500 to the retreat.
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
Intensif de 5 jours de formation pour les enseignants de la Thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience (MBCT) au Québec
Formez-vous pour enseigner la thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience (MBCT) avec Zindel Segal, un des cofondateurs de cette approche. Ceci est le troisième module de notre certificat pour enseigner la MBCT.
Les traitements actuels de la dépression sont efficaces pour plusieurs, mais il reste des défis pour maintenir la rémission des symptômes dépressifs dans le temps. Ce programme innovateur intensif de 5 jours donné dans un contexte de retraite vous amènera à passer à travers le programme de MBCT reconnu efficace pour prévenir les rechutes de la dépression.
Basé sur les recherches de Zindel Segal, Mark Williams et John Teasdale, et bien documenté dans le livre La thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience pour la dépression, ce programme combine les outils de la thérapie cognitive et la pratique et les applications cliniques de la pleine conscience et de la méditation.
À Quoi S’attendre
Cet entraînement combine les éléments d’un atelier de formation clinique et d’une retraite de méditation. Les participants doivent s’attendre à certaines périodes de silence et à des périodes d’enseignements par discussions et échanges. L’horaire de cette formation est dense, débutant le matin à 7 heures et se terminant le soir à 20 heures. À noter que l’horaire précis ne sera pas distribué avant la formation, mais plutôt à la rencontre plénière du début de la formation/retraite.
Les participants recevront des travaux à faire en soirée, et nous suggérons que le reste de votre temps soit utilisé pour le repos, la relaxation et des réflexions sur les apprentissages de la journée
Qui Devrait Participer
La participation à cette formation est offerte aux professionnels de la santé et des services sociaux ayant un background en clinique/psychothérapie, ainsi qu’une pratique personnelle de méditation. Les prérequis de cet intensif incluent la participation à un programme MBCT de 8 semaines, l’équivalent d’une formation Les Bases de la MBCT, et Les Bases de la TCC, et une pratique régulière de méditation.
Ouvrage au programme: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Second Edition by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, John Teasdale
Dates
Du 17 au 22 mars 2019
Débute le dimanche 17 mars 2019
Arrivée à partir de 15h30
Souper à 17h30
Session en soirée débute à 19 heures
Se termine le 22 mars 2019
Session du matin jusqu’à 11h30
Départ des chambres au plus tard après le lunch
Lieu
Kio-O, Centre de ressourcement et de créativité
1905 Chemin 6ième rang
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, QC J0T 2J0
MBSR in Downtown Toronto
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
Sunday Afternoons
Orientation & Interview: March 17, 2019 | 2pm – 5pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 24 – June 2, 2019 | 2pm – 4:30pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips April 21st & May 12th & May 19th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $485 (until June 15th)
Regular: $515
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT in Ottawa
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.
Timing
Wednesdays
Orientation & Interview: March 20, 2019 | 4pm – 7pm
Sessions 1-8: March 27 – May 15, 2019 | 4:30pm – 7pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 4, 2019 | 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location
91A Fourth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S 2L1
Fee: $590
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MSC in Downtown Toronto
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
Friday Afternoons
Orientation & Interviews: March 22, 2019 | 1pm – 4pm
Sessions 1-8*: March 29 – June 7, 2019 | 1pm – 4pm
** note that the May 10th session is the 4-hour Silent Retreat and it will start an hour earlier than normal (12pm – 4pm) **
* program skips April 19th & May 17th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $595 (until March 7th)
Regular: $625
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Full-Day Intro in Downtown Toronto
Discover the power and benefits of mindfulness in-person from an experienced facilitator
This full-day immersive workshop gives the time and space needed to go deeper in understanding mindfulness and integrating it into everyday life.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Beginners page.
Timing
Saturday, March 23, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $150 (participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch for a mindful eating exercise)
Payment, cancellation and refund 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.
Timing
Wednesday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: March 27, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8*: April 3 – May 29, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 25, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips May 8th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until March 5th)
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
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.
Timing
Sunday Mornings
Orientation & Interviews: March 31, 2019 | 10am – 1pm
Sessions 1-8*: April 7 – June 9, 2019 | 10:30am – 1pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, May 26, 2019 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm
* program skips April 21st & May 19th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until March 16th)
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Mindfulness Core Concepts Online
Learn about the research and application of mindfulness
This is the first module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, see our Mindfulness Core Concepts page.
Timing
Session 1: Monday, April 1, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Session 2: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Session 3: Friday, April 5, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Fee: $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
MBSR in Downtown Toronto
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
Tuesday Mornings
Orientation & Interview: April 2, 2019 | 10am – 1pm
Sessions 1-8*: April 16 – June 11, 2019 | 10am – 12:30pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, June 1, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips April 9th & May 7th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $485 (until March 18th)
Regular: $515
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT in East 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.
Timing
Wednesday Evenings
Orientation & Interview: April 3, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8: April 10 – May 29, 2019 | 6pm – 8:30pm
Location
Beach United Church
140 Wineva Avenue
Toronto, ON M4E 2T4
Fee: $520
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Mindfulness Core Concepts in Montreal
Learn about the research and application of mindfulness
This is the first module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, see our Mindfulness Core Concepts page.
Timing
Friday, April 5, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
MindSpace
1310 Greene Ave #500
Westmount, QC H3Z 2B2
Fee: $350
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MSC in Oakville
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. While mindfulness increases our awareness of the present, self-compassion encourages greater kindness and understanding of periods of suffering. It also helps us accept our flaws and better understand our challenges.
MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion have shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others.
Participants Will Learn
To befriend their self–critic, develop self-compassion skills, and foster goodwill towards themselves and others. The 8-week program explores typical responses as difficulties arise.
Who Should Attend
All are welcome. It is especially beneficial for graduates of mindfulness-based programs, such as MBCT/MBSR. No previous experience with mindfulness or meditation is required. This program qualifies as the prerequisite for training as a Mindful Self-Compassion teacher. Please note that, in order to receive an insurance receipt, you must attend a minimum of seven sessions.
Location
The Studio at Gairloch Gardens
1308 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville, ON L6J 1L6
Timing
Tuesday Evenings
Mandatory Intake Interview: to be scheduled
Sessions 1-8: April 9 – May 28, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 11, 2019 | 1pm – 5pm
Fees
$595 early-bird (ends February 27th)
$695 regular
* please note that registration closes March 27th
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
Insurance Coverage
If you have third-party insurance, it may cover all or part of the cost of a therapeutic course. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to confirm what health professions your plan covers and to verify that this coverage includes the types of therapies in question. For complete information regarding third-party insurance coverage, please click here.
Upon request, an insurance receipt will be provided on behalf of Eileen Beltzner (Social Worker). Insurance receipts will not be available prior to the last program session.
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.
Timing
Wednesday Afternoons
Orientation & Interview: April 17, 2019 | 1pm – 4pm
Sessions 1-8*: April 24 – June 19, 2019 | 1pm – 3:30pm
Silent Retreat: Sunday, June 9, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
* program skips May 8th
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird: $520 (until April 2nd)
Regular: $550
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Inquiry Essentials
Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It is at the heart of MBCT and MBSR. This is the final course module of our MBCT & MBSR Facilitation Certificate Programs.
Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It has been referred to as the heart of MBCT because it is such an essential part of this modality and is vital for those wishing to facilitate MBCT groups. It is also the most difficult practice to learn.
Participants Will Learn
• How to examine the principles and practices of mindful inquiry as they pertain to “therapeutic mindfulness”
• This process through its application to the direct experience of mindfulness meditation practices
• The use of inquiry both personally and professionally as it relates to increasing the capacity to regulate affect and attention
• How to develop the ability to use inquiry
Who Should Attend
It is highly recommended that participants have facilitated at least one Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) group and/or received mentorship prior to taking this course.
Apply Before Registering
If you have not already been accepted into one of our Facilitation Certificate Programs, please submit a completed Professional Development Application Form and wait to hear back from the Centre before registering.
Prerequisites:
• If you are in the MBCT Certificate program, this course must be taken after the 5-day Intensive and the Practicum
• If you are in the MBSR Certificate program, this course must be taken after the 6-day Intensive
• It is recommended that participants have facilitated (assisted, facilitated alone or co-facilitated) a group or received mentorship prior to taking this course
• For those not in the MBCT or MBSR Certificate program, this course is suitable for those who have experience teaching mindfulness-based programs
Accreditation
This 3-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 39 Mainpro+ credits..
Timing
Two-Day Course: Thursday & Friday
April 25 & 26, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Fee: $560
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
MBCT Basics in Montréal
Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications
This is the first module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate.
For more details, see our MBCT Basics page.
Timing
Two Day Course: Friday & Saturday
Session 1: Friday, April 26, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2: Friday, May 3, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
MindSpace
1470 Peel Street, #725 Tower B
Montréal, QC H3A 1T5
Fee: $560
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
Full-Day Intro in Guelph
Discover the power and benefits of mindfulness in-person from an experienced facilitator
This full-day immersive workshop gives the time and space needed to go deeper in understanding mindfulness and integrating it into everyday life.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Beginners page.
Timing
Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
Location
Karma Yoga Studio
404 York Road
Guelph, ON N1E 3H4
Fee: $150 (participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch for a mindful eating exercise)
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
CBT Primer Online
Enhance your understanding of MBCT by familiarizing yourself with the foundations of CBT
This the second module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, visit our CBT Primer page.
Timing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Session 1: April 29, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Session 2: May 1, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Session 3: May 3, 2019 | 10am – 12pm 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.
Fee: $350
Payment, cancellation & refund policies
MBCT Practicum Intensive
Ontario’s only MBCT practicum accredited by The College of Family Physicians of Canada. This is the fourth module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program.
This practicum will immerse participants in the 8-week MBCT program as participants, facilitators and observers. Trainees will take on a variety of roles including teaching, providing and receiving feedback and developing skills of inquiry. Readings and home practice will be an essential part of the program. Relevant background will be provided in the areas of mindfulness, clinical research and CBT. For full course details, visit the MBCT Practicum webpage.
Timing
Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2019
Morning Sessions: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch: 12pm – 1:30pm (please note that lunch is not provided but there are many restaurants and take-out options nearby)
Afternoon Sessions: 1:30pm – 5pm
Location
The Centre for Mindfulness Studies
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Map & Directions
Fees
Early-Bird: $2,375 (until March 31st)
Regular: $2,475
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
Remember to apply before registering.
MSC in East Toronto
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 webpage.
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Intake Interviews: May 9, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 1-8: May 16 – July 4, 2019 | 6pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, June 22, 2019 | 10am – 2pm
Location
Beach United Church
140 Wineva Avenue
Toronto, ON M4E 2T4
Fee: $595
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Graduate Program in Mindfulness-Based Skills Development
Essential Skills for Mindfulness Meditation & Living a Mindful Life
Deepen and develop your practice of mindfulness in this 8-week program especially designed for graduates of MBCT, MBSR, or MSC. Whether you’ve found it challenging to maintain a daily practice since your initial program concluded or you are simply ready to take the next step toward mastering the core skills of mindfulness, this program will build on the foundations of what you have already learned and help you to integrate mindfulness into your life more fully and consistently. A signature focus of this program is on extending the discrete skills of mindfulness meditation as transferable skills, directly applicable into everyday life.
Who Should Attend
Past participants of mindfulness programs who would like to deepen their understanding and enhance their practice of mindfulness on and off the cushion.
You Will Learn To
- Increase skills for establishing mental stability and attention control
- How to identify and work with the common challenges every meditator faces
- Enhance practices for fostering emotional balance and resilience
- More ways to interrupt and replace unwanted habits
- Strengthen practices for nurturing self-compassion and kindness
- Deepen skills for becoming more present, accepting and willing
- New meditations for cultivating greater ease in mind and body
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Sessions 1-8: May 9 – June 27, 2019 | 6:30pm – 9pm
Silent Retreat: Saturday, June 15, 2019 | 10am – 4pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees to be determined
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Mindfulness Booster in Guelph
Advance your mindfulness practice
Maintaining a mindfulness practice is difficult after a multi-week group program finishes. Mindfulness Booster helps you invigorate your mindfulness skills in 4 weekly sessions.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness Booster page
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Sessions 1-4: May 9 – 30, 2019 | 7pm – 8:30pm
Location
The Studio Room
175 Chancellors Way (Suite 102)
Research Park North, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 5K1
Fees
Early-Bird $160 (until April 24th)
Regular $175
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT Basics Online
Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications
This is the first module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, visit our MBCT Basics page.
Timing
Mondays & Wednesdays
Week 1: June 3 & 5, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Week 2: June 10 & 12, 2019 | 10am – 12pm ET
Week 3: June 17 & 19, 2019 | 10am – 12pm 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.
Fee: $560
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
Mindfulness Booster in Downtown Toronto
Advance your mindfulness practice
Maintaining a mindfulness practice is difficult after a multi-week group program finishes. Mindfulness Booster helps you invigorate your mindfulness skills in 4 weekly sessions.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness Booster page
Timing
Wednesday Evenings
Sessions 1-4: June 5 – 26, 2019 | 6:30pm – 8pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fees
Early-Bird $160 (until May 21st)
Regular $175
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program and must be brought to the Orientation & Interview session.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Inquiry Essentials in B.C.
Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It is at the heart of MBCT and MBSR. This is the final course module of our MBCT & MBSR Facilitation Certificate Programs.
Inquiry is the practice of asking a question to investigate our experience. It has been referred to as the heart of MBCT because it is such an essential part of this modality and is vital for those wishing to facilitate MBCT groups. It is also the most difficult practice to learn. For full details, please see the Inquiry Essentials webpage.
Accreditation
This 3-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 39 Mainpro+ credits. It is also approved for up to 12.5 CE Credits by the Canadian Psychological Association.
Timing
Two-Day Course: Friday & Saturday
June 21 & 22, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
University of the Fraser Valley
Indigenous Gathering Space
Building A, Canada Education Park
45190 Caen Avenue
Chiliwack, B.C. V2R 0N3
Fees
$675 early-bird (until April 15, 2019)
$725 regular
Please Note: lunch is included in the registration price
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
Mindfulness Core Concepts
Learn about the research and application of mindfulness
This is the first module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
For more details, see our Mindfulness Core Concepts page.
Timing
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $350
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MSC Teacher Training Intensive in Ontario
APPLY NOW to obtain the registration link.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Based on pioneering research by Kristin Neff and integrated with the clinical perspective of Christopher Germer, MSC teaches core principles and practices that enable participants to respond to difficult emotions with care and understanding.
The three key components of self-compassion are self-kindness, a sense of common humanity, and balanced, mindful awareness. Kindness opens our hearts to suffering, so we can give ourselves what we need. Common humanity opens us to others, so that we know we aren’t alone. Mindfulness opens us to the present moment, so we can accept our experience with greater ease. Together they comprise a state of warmhearted, connected, presence during difficult moments in our lives.
Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, even those who didn’t receive enough affection in childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves. It’s a courageous attitude that stands up to harm, including the harm that we inflict on ourselves through self-criticism, self-denial, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, forgive ourselves, motivate ourselves with kindness, care for others, and be fully human.
Rapidly expanding research clearly demonstrates that self-compassion is related to emotional wellbeing, lower anxiety and depression, maintenance of healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships.
MSC Teacher Training
The MSC program has been in development since 2009, and a MSC training manual is scheduled for publication in 2017 (Guilford Press). The UCSD Center for Mindfulness will coordinate MSC teacher training in the USA, in collaboration with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. The Centre for Mindfulness Studies will coordinate MSC teacher training in Canada, in collaboration with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
MSC Teacher Training is an intensive, 6-day, residential program facilitated by a team of senior MSC teachers. The training is built around the eight weekly sessions of MSC with each half day dedicated to a condensed, experiential review of one of the sessions, followed by small group activities designed to give attendees opportunities to practice teaching, guiding and facilitating discussion in that session with the close consultation of one of the Teacher Trainers. In addition, the training includes short talks, group exercises, discussion, and periods of silence. Participants will be provided with the essential materials to teach MSC programs.
Please see MSC Certification Pathway on the UCSD website to learn more.
Participants Will Learn To
- Deepen their personal practice of responding to difficult emotions with mindfulness and compassion
- Summarize current basic theory and research on self-compassion
- Identify the core themes and be able to implement practices presented in each of the eight group sessions of MSC, plus the retreat day
- Develop the skills necessary to facilitate MSC groups, including how to guide meditation, teach from each participant’s direct experience, and facilitate group cohesion
- Apply advanced mindful self-compassion principles and practices in teaching patients, students, or clients
- Engage in real-time interactive sessions to demonstrate teaching skills and receive feedback and assessment from instructors
- Identify obstacles to mindful self-compassion practice and strategies for overcoming them
- Embody a mindful and compassionate stance toward students of the MSC program as they confront challenges to their practice
Who Should Attend
This 6-day intensive is intended for those who wish to teach the MSC program, those who would like to integrate mindfulness and self-compassion in their ongoing professional activities (i.e., psychotherapy, coaching, nursing, teaching, etc.), and individuals who have a professional interest in the field (i.e., researchers, administrators, etc.).
Prerequisites
- Established daily mindfulness practice of at least two years.
- Ongoing, daily, sitting meditation practice
- Ongoing practice of loving-kindness and self-compassion in daily life
- Attendance in at least one 5-day silent teacher-led residential meditation retreat of any kind, at a location of your choosing.
- Experience teaching meditation in groups, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, or in clinical settings
- Previous participation in a Mindful Self-Compassion personal program (8-week or 5-day Intensive) at least 6 months beforehand. Two-day Core Skills Workshops, Online MSC and shorter workshops do not satisfy this requirement.
What To Expect
Our ability to teach others depends largely on discovering the power of self-compassion in our own lives and embodying the practice. Since the core principles and practices of the MSC program are taught through experiential learning, participants are encouraged to focus on their felt experience during teacher training. Ample time will also be allocated for professional dialogue and the nuts and bolts of teaching.
The MSC program is a journey—an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness. Loving-kindness and self-compassion training helps us soothe and comfort ourselves as it paradoxically reveals emotional distress we may have been unconsciously holding inside, often for many years. Therefore, some difficult emotions are likely to surface as we grow in our capacity to embrace them. This is intrinsic to the process of emotional transformation through self-compassion.
Self-compassion thrives in an environment of safety, support, privacy, individual responsibility, and a common commitment to presence and compassion. Self-compassion practice should also be easy and enjoyable. The teacher trainers are dedicated to creating such a learning atmosphere for all workshop participants and their future students.
Required Reading
Before applying to the MSC Teacher Training: On Becoming a MSC Teacher: A Mountaineer’s Guide to Building the Resource of Mindful Self-Compassion by Christine Braehler, Steven D. Hickman, and Christopher Germer
Before participating in the MSC Teacher Training: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Highly Recommended Reading
Before participating in the MSC Teacher Training: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Before participating in the MSC Teacher Training: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher Germer
Apply Before Registering
If you have not already been approved to attend this MSC Teacher Training, but meet the above prerequisites, please apply now. Once you are approved to attend, you will receive the registration link via email along with your notice of acceptance. If you have been approved but did not receive the URL, please contact us.
Timing
September 22-28, 2019
Sunday Check-In: 4pm – 5pm
Friday Departure: 1pm – 2pm
Location
St. Francis Centre
208501 Highway 9
Caledon, ON L7K 0A8
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Fees
Early-Bird: $2,975 (until July 15th)
Regular: $3,175
Please note that all rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite washroom.
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
Scholarships
Contact us to inquire about scholarship availability. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2019.
The Dharma with a Twist: Silent Retreat
This retreat will explore the intersection between the Dharma (the ancient wisdom teachings of the Buddha) and mindfulness-based interventions (predominantly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or MBCT).
For more details, visit the Dharma with a Twist webpage.
Timing: October 7-11, 2019
Begins Monday, October 7, 2019
– check-in at 4pm
– dinner at 5:30pm
– session starts at 7pm
Ends Friday, October 11 2019
– session ends at 11:30am
– optional lunch at 12:30pm
Location
Ecology Retreat Centre
308046 Hockley Road
Mono, ON L9W 6N2
Early-Bird Fees (available until July 31, 2019)
$880 double occupancy
$1,180 single occupancy*
Regular Fees
$980 double occupancy
$1,280 single occupancy*
* Please note that only a limited number of single rooms will be available for immediate registration. Once these spots are sold out, you can register for a “double room – single waiting list” in case more single rooms become available. If you are offered a single room upgrade, you will be asked to pay the additional $300 online before the retreat.
Costs & Donation
The fee below covers the cost of room and board only. The teachers will not receive any payments from the organization. The facilitators, following the teachings on the practice of generosity of the ancient Buddhist tradition, will be offering their time and their facilitation skills to the retreatants. Participants are invited to consider this deeply and invited to consider making a donation on top of the fees in appreciation of the facilitator’s donated time and skills and to support them in their well-being and livelihood. There are opportunities to donate in person at the retreat or online here.
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
MBCT Basics in Toronto
Explore the therapeutic benefits of MBCT while looking at its clinical applications
This is the first module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate.
For more details, see our MBCT Basics page.
Timing
Session 1: Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2: Friday, October 18, 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location
180 Sudbury Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0A8
Fee: $560
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBCT Teacher Training Intensive in Ontario
Train to facilitate MBCT programs with guidance from Zindel Segal, one of its co-developers. This is the third module of our MBCT Facilitation Certificate Program.
Current treatments for depression provide relief for many people, yet they face significant challenges maintaining the benefits of treatment. This innovative 5-day intensive training and retreat will lead you through the program designed to prevent depressive relapse among people with a history of depression.
For full details, please see the MBCT TTI webpage.
Required Reading: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Second Edition by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams, John Teasdale
Timing: October 20-25, 2019
Begins Sunday, October 20, 2019
– Check-in at 4pm
– Dinner at 5:30pm
– Session starts at 7pm
Ends Friday, October 25, 2019
– Session ends at 11:30am
– Optional lunch at 12:30pm
Location
Ecology Retreat Centre
308046 Hockley Road
Mono, ON L9W 6N2
Fee TBD
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
Remember to apply before registering.
MBSR Teacher Training Intensive in Ontario
Train to facilitate MBSR programs with Susan Woods. This is the second module of our MBSR Facilitation Certificate Program.
This 6-day training intensive will provide participants with the opportunity to study and experience the foundational underpinnings, mindfulness practices and specific exercises that are the framework of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. The themes, rationales, intention and practice skills of each MBSR session will be reviewed and practised. For full details, please see the MBSR TTI webpage.
Required Reading: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Timing: November 10-16, 2019
Begins Sunday, November 10, 2019
– Check-in at 4pm
– Dinner at 5:30pm
– Session starts at 7pm
Ends Saturday, November 16, 2019
– Session ends at 11:30am
– Optional lunch at 12:30pm
Location
Ecology Retreat Centre
308046 Hockley Road
Mono, ON L9W 6N2
Early-Bird Fees (available until September 9, 2019)
$2,825 double occupancy
$3,325 single occupancy
Regular Fees
$2,925 double occupancy
$3,425 single occupancy
Please Note: only a limited number of single rooms will be available for immediate registration. Once these spots are sold out, you can register for a “double room – single waiting list” in case more single rooms become available. If you are offered a single room upgrade, you will be asked to pay the additional $500 online before the retreat.
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 remember to apply before registering.