Advanced Mindfulness: Building Resilience (Ontario Participants Only)
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
Sessions 1-4: January 26 – February 16, 2021 | 6:30pm – 8pm ET
Registration closes Monday, January 25th at 4pm ET
***Please note that this program is available only to Ontario, Canada residents due to liability and insurance purposes. If you live outside of Ontario and are looking to sign up for an MBCT program, please fill out our interest list here and we will contact you when the next program is scheduled.
If you are looking for an alternative date and time to take this program, please let us know here.
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
Registration closes Monday, January 25th at 4pm ET
A valid OHIP card is required for this program.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
MBCT Online (SOLD OUT)
Consider joining us on February 17th instead
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
Orientation (via zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): January 28, 2021 | 6pm – 9:30pm ET
Sessions 1-8: February 4 – April 1, 2021 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
NOTE: March 18th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5pm – 9pm ET
Please reserve April 8th 6pm – 8:30pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9:00am
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: $550
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9:00am
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.
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
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 6pm – 6:30pm + Q&A
Fee: Free
Mindfulness for Anxiety and Transition
Understand anxiety – how it limits you, and how you can navigate it.
In this live online group, highly skilled regulated healthcare providers will help you develop and apply new skills for managing anxiety.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Anxiety and Transition page.
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Monday, February 1, 2021 | 6pm – 8pm ET and Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 2pm – 4pm ET
Part 1
Orientation & Session 1: February 4, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 2-6: February 11 – March 11, 2021 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
Registration closes January 28, 2021 at midnight 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.
Fees:
Full Program (Sessions 1-10): $625 (save $50) Only applied when participants register for part 1 & 2 together*
Part 1 only (Sessions 1-6): $450
Registration closes January 28, 2021 at midnight ET
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
Orientation & Intake Interviews: February 9, 2021 | 6pm – 9:30pm ET
Sessions 1-8*: February 16 – April 20, 2021 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
* program skips March 16th
NOTE: April 6th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5pm – 9pm ET
Please reserve April 27th 6pm – 8:30pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9am 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: $520
Registration closes Monday, February 8, 2021 at 9am ET
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
Wednesday Mornings
Orientation (via zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Additional Intake Interviews (via telephone): Monday, February 22, 2021 | 10am – 12pm ET and 6pm – 8pm ET
Sessions 1-8*: February 24 – April 28, 2021 | 10am – 12:30pm ET
* program skips March 17th
NOTE: April 14th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 10am – 2pm ET
Please reserve May 5th 10am – 12:30pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation
Registration closes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 9:00am
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: $550
Registration closes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 9:00am
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 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.
Monday-Tuesday Mornings
Session 1: February 22, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 2: February 23, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 3: March 1, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 4: March 2, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Registration closes Sunday, February 21 at 5:00pm 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
Registration closes Sunday, February 21 at 5:00pm ET
Payment, cancellation and refund policies
MBCT Online (Ontario Participants Only)
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
Mondays
Orientation (via Zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): February 22, 2021 | 5pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 1-8*: March 1 – May 3, 2021 | 5:30pm – 8pm ET
* program skips April 5th
NOTE: April 19th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5pm – 9pm ET
Please reserve May 10th 5:30am – 8pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation
Registration closes Friday, February 19th at 4pm
***Please note that this program is available only to Ontario, Canada residents due to liability and insurance purposes. If you live outside of Ontario and are looking to sign up for an MBCT program, please fill out our interest list here and we will contact you when the next program is scheduled.
If you are looking for an alternative date and time to take this program, please let us know here.
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: $550
Registration closes Friday, February 19th at 4pm
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program.
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. A signature focus of this program is on extending the discrete skills of mindfulness meditation as transferable skills, directly applicable into everyday life.
For more details, visit our MBSD page.
Timing
Thursdays
Intake Interviews (via telephone): Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm
Orientation & Session 1: February 25, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm
Sessions 2-8*: March 4 – April 29, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9pm ET
* program skips March 18th
NOTE: April 15th is the 4-hour silent retreat | 5pm – 9pm ET
Please reserve May 6th 6pm – 8:30pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 9am 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: $550
Registration closes on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 9am ET
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.
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 (via Zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): March 2, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 1-8: March 9 – May 4, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm ET
NOTE: April 13th is the 3-hour silent retreat during the usual session time | 6pm – 9pm ET
Please reserve May 11th 6pm – 9pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes March 1st, 2021 at 9am ET
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
Registration closes March 1st, 2021 at 9am ET
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.
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.
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.
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 is the final course module of our MBCT & MBSR Facilitation Certificate Programs.
For more details, visit our Inquiry Essentials page.
Timing
Session 1: Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 9:30am – 4:30pm ET
Session 2: Friday, March 5, 2021 | 9:30am – 4:30pm ET
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.
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
Thursday and Friday
Session 1: March 11, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Session 2: March 12, 2021 | 10am – 1pm ET
Registration closes March 10, 2021 at 9am 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 and refund 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
Mondays
Orientation (via Zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): March 15, 2021 | 6pm – 9pm ET
Additional Intake Interviews (via telephone): March 22, 2021 | 10am – 12pm ET
Sessions 1-8*: March 22 – May 17, 2021 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 8, 2021 | 10am – 2pm ET
* program skips April 5th
Please reserve May 24th 6pm – 9pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9am 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: $520
Registration closes Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9am ET
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 Teacher Training Intensive ONLINE
Train to facilitate MBSR programs. 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
Recommended Reading: MBCT: Embodied Presence & Inquiry in Practice by Susan Woods, Patricia Rockman, Evan Collins
March 22 – April 1, 2021
Mandatory Orientation Session: Monday, March 22, 2021 | 12pm – 1:30pm ET
Session 1: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 2pm – 5pm ET
Session 2: Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 10am – 6pm ET
Session 3: Friday, March 26, 2021 | 10am – 7:30pm ET
Session 4: Monday, March 29, 2021 | 10am – 7:30pm ET
Session 5: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 10am – 7:30pm ET
Session 6: Thursday, April 1, 2021 | 10am – 7:30pm ET
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: $2,150
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.
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
Wednesdays
Orientation (via Zoom) & Intake Interviews (via telephone): March 24, 2021 | 5pm – 9pm ET
Sessions 1-8: March 31 – May 26, 2021 | 5pm – 8pm ET
NOTE: May 5th is the 3-hour silent retreat during the normal session time
Please reserve June 2nd 5pm – 8pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation.
Registration closes March 23rd, 2021 at 9am
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
Registration closes March 23rd, 2021 at 9am
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.
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.
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 Practicum Online
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.
For more details, visit our MBCT Practicum page.
Timing
Monday Afternoons
Sessions 1-10*: March 29 – June 14, 2021 | 3:30pm – 7pm ET
* skips April 5th, May 24th
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
Part 2 – Mindfulness for Anxiety and Transition
This program is only open to participants of Part 1
Understand anxiety – how it limits you, and how you can navigate it.
In this live online group, highly skilled regulated healthcare providers will help you develop and apply new skills for managing anxiety.
For more details, visit our Mindfulness for Anxiety and Transition page.
Timing
Thursday Evenings
Part 2: Sessions 7-10: April 1 – April 22, 2021 | 6pm – 8:30pm ET
Registration closes March 30, 2021 at midnight 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: $225
You must have taken Part 1 in order to join this program.
Registration closes March 30, 2021 at midnight ET
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 (Ontario Only)
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): Monday, April 12, 2021 | 10am – 12pm ET and Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 10am – 12pm ET
Orientation & Session 1: April 13, 2021 | 2pm – 5pm ET
Sessions 2-8: April 20 – June 1, 2021 | 2pm – 4:30pm ET
Silent Retreat: Saturday, May 29, 2021 | 10am – 2pm ET
Please reserve June 8th 2pm – 4:30pm ET in your schedule as a make-up session in the rare case of a session cancellation
Registration closes Friday, April 9, 2021 at 9am ET
***Please note that this program is available only to Ontario, Canada residents due to liability and insurance purposes. If you live outside of Ontario and are looking to sign up for an MBSR program, please fill out our interest list here and we will contact you when the next program is scheduled.
If you are looking for an alternative date and time to take this program, please let us know here.
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
Registration closes Friday, April 9, 2021 at 9am ET
Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Exchange Policies
A valid OHIP card is required for this program.
To find out if your third-party insurance covers all or part of a therapeutic program, visit our About Insurance page.
Advanced TTI Online – Embodied Presence & Inquiry in Practice
Deepen your facilitation and mindful inquiry skills at this 4-day Advanced Teacher Training Intensive. This workshop is open to all mindfulness-based program (MBP) facilitators who have taught at least two groups, have a personal practice, and have silent retreat experience. Please see the ATTI webpage for more information.
Timing:
Session 1: Friday, April 23, 2021 | 10am – 7pm ET
Session 2: Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 10am – 7pm ET
Session 3: Monday, April 26, 2021 | 10am – 7pm ET
Session 4: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 10am – 7pm ET
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: $1,850
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
Required Reading: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Protocol, Practice, and Teaching Skills by Susan Woods & Patricia Rockman
– purchasable as of March 1, 2021 via the publisher New Harbinger
Please note that, even if you teach mindfulness-based programs other than MBSR, this book has a number of chapters that are directly related to Inquiry and to other aspects of teaching mindfulness.
