Our MBSR Teacher Training (MBSR-TT) is an immersive, apprentice-style training in how to teach the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course with skill and confidence. It features hands-on, in-classroom training with a high faculty-to-student ratio, facilitated cohort support, and individualized mentorship. Personalized feedback, flexibility, and warm support are the hallmarks of this unique certification program.
For program details, schedule, and prerequisites, please see our MBSR Teacher Training page.
Apply here for the 2024-26 cohort starting September 18, 2024.
PREQUISITES
To fulfill the prerequisites for application to MBSR-TT, you have:
- Taken the MBSR course at least once in a live format online or in person.
- Completed at least one silent, teacher-led meditation retreat of 5 days or longer.
- Established a consistent personal meditation practice.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Flexible, independent learner
- Team-oriented, “we first” orientation
- Creating a cohort from a diversity of backgrounds
The MBSR-TT is a significant commitment of time, energy, and funds. We are excited to be offering this intensive training and encourage you to review all materials before applying. Have questions? Please feel free to reach out to Program Director Karen Schwisow at karen@mindfulnessnorthwest.com
The application process includes a brief interview with Karen. After receiving your application we will contact you about an in-person or online interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1) Fill out the application below.
2) Ask a mentor, teacher, or colleague to send a letter of recommendation to office@mindfulnessnorthwest.com. Please ask your reference to help us understand why this teacher training program is a good fit for you at this time.
3) Upon receipt of application and letter of recommendation, we will contact you to schedule an applicant interview.
4) If you are selected for this year’s cohort we will let you know and request that you finalize your enrollment by making a $500 tuition deposit.
Scholarships and Social Justice
Mindfulness Northwest’s mission is to bring the healing possibilities of mindfulness training to all people and we recognize that tuition can be a barrier. If this is true for you, we warmly invite you to apply for a scholarship after you have applied for the program. Please let us know if your intention is to serve underserved communities in your future work as a mindfulness teacher, and any ways you are already working with or have served these communities, as this will be weighed into the scholarship award decision. In the scholarship application, also include what you can pay in a monthly payment. Questions? Write to us at office@mindfulnessnorthwest.com to inquire about the Diverse Communities Scholarship.
SCHEDULE
Starting mid September
See the MBSR-TT Info Page for more details about this immersive two-year teacher training.
TEACHERS
Karen Schwisow and Tim Burnett
LOCATION
ONLINE with In-person options in the Puget Sound and Atlanta, Georgia areas.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out to Mindfulness Northwest MBSR-TT Program Director Karen Schwisow at karen@mindfulnessnorthwest.com or (360) 830-6439 x 4.
TUITION & TIMING
Total program tuition for this two year program is: $9,900
- Application: Free
- Upon acceptance into the program a $500 tuition deposit is due.
- Payments: remaining tuition is paid through 15 monthly (interest free) payments of around $630/month
There are no additional fees for this program from beginning through certification.
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