Compassionate Mindful Resilience Train-the-Trainer
Embark on a journey to cultivate inner strength and empower others with our Compassionate Mindful Resilience Train-the-Trainer –
a program designed to integrate mindfulness, compassion, and resilience into transformative teaching practices.
What is the CMR Train-the-Trainer Programme?
It’s a delight to share this internationally recognised, efficacious programme, leading you to become a Listed Teacher with the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA) and/or EAMBA.
The programme was developed by Karen Atkinson, CEO MindfulnessUK, in 2020.
Over the next four and a half years MindfulnessUK partnered with universities to research this shorter programme with shorter mindfulness and compassion practices.
The first ever short programme to be recognised by the International Panel for the Acknowledgement of Mindfulness-Based Programs (IPA), an historical accolade.
Read More About This Programme
We saw an opportunity to make mindfulness and compassion something everyone can access, even in the busiest of lives. Now, more than ever, it’s essential that we bring the practice of building resilience into the mainstream. As the world moves faster, with AI and other concerns, more people are feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. This programme is all about helping us reconnect – with ourselves, with each other, and with what it means to be human.
So much of what we now do in our lives nowadays encourages and supports us in being separate, a situation that can only lead to isolation and associated mental and physical health problems. The power of learning this in a group setting is tangible and helps us to reconnect, as our neurological systems are hard-wired to do. We aspired to bring into the world an evidence-based training programme that can help more individuals, companies, families, communities build resilience, step back, step out and be more aware of what it means to be human. To connect, be kind and thrive.
This programme stands on the shoulders of incredible mindfulness pioneers and draws on well-known practices that have been adapted and shortened for real-world use.
The research shows the power of shortening these practices, combining mindfulness and compassion in ways that work for people today. International recognition widens the appeal, accessibility, and scope of the programme, helping individuals, companies, families, and communities experience the benefits of mindfulness and compassion in a way that works for them. It also opens the door for other short programmes to follow – this is just the beginning!
What We Offer
We will give you the tools and information to be able to then bring your learning back to your organisation and teach your participants how mindfulness and compassion can support emotional well-being. Each session will help them to understand more about stress and how it affects the body and mind, and develop the resources to embrace mindfulness and compassion within their lives.
Session One
Exploring Mindfulness and Compassion
Session Two
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Session Three
Developing Resilience
Session Four
Feeling Resourced and Connected
Why Enrol?
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Learn to deliver this 8-hour world acclaimed programme to individuals and groups all over the world.
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ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
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Choose to deliver your training online or in a physical space.
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Help others to develop resilience and enhance their well-being through evidence-based short mindfulness and compassion practice, techniques and strategies.
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Become a listed teacher on BAMBA and EAMBA.
Why Enrol?
Learn to deliver this 8-hour world acclaimed programme to individuals and groups all over the world.
ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
Choose to deliver your training online or in a physical space.
Help others to develop resilience and enhance their well-being through evidence-based short mindfulness and compassion practice, techniques and strategies.
Become a listed teacher on BAMBA and EAMBA.
COMPLETE Pathway
Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme
If you’re new to mindfulness with compassion, then the COMPLETE 200-hour training pathway is for you. This is a One Year Pathway that will teach you everything you need to deliver the world acclaimed CMR programme.
Training Includes
- CMR programme with a tutor
- CMR trainer videos
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- x5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- CMR E-Course
- Sitting groups, practice sessions
- Peer and one to one sessions
- Delivery of x2 Supervised CMR programmes yourself
Upon completion you will be supported to become a listed CMR teacher on BAMBA and/or EAMBA.
UPSKILL Pathway
Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme for Mindfulness Teachers, Coaches and Therapists
If you have already completed a 200-hour training with Mindfulness at the core, then the UPSKILL 92-hour pathway is for you. This one-year pathway recognises prior learning, so the training components are reduced compared to the COMPLETE training.
Training Includes
- CMR trainer videos
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- x5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- CMR E-Course
- Sitting groups, practice sessions
- Peer and one to one sessions
- Delivery of x1 Supervised CMR programme yourself
Upon completion you will be supported to become a listed CMR teacher on BAMBA and/or EAMBA.
COMPLETE Pathway
Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme
If you’re new to mindfulness with compassion, then the COMPLETE 200-hour training pathway is for you. This is a One Year Pathway that will teach you everything you need to deliver the world acclaimed CMR programme.
Training Includes
- CMR programme with a tutor
- CMR trainer videos
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- x5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- CMR E-Course
- Sitting groups, practice sessions
- Peer and one to one sessions
- Delivery of x2 Supervised CMR programmes yourself
Upon completion you will be supported to become a listed CMR teacher on BAMBA and/or EAMBA.
UPSKILL Pathway
Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme for Mindfulness Teachers, Coaches and Therapists
If you have already completed a 200-hour training with Mindfulness at the core, then the UPSKILL 92-hour pathway is for you. This one-year pathway recognises prior learning, so the training components are reduced compared to the COMPLETE training.
Training Includes
- CMR trainer videos
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- x5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- CMR E-Course
- Sitting groups, practice sessions
- Peer and one to one sessions
- Delivery of x1 Supervised CMR programme yourself
Upon completion you will be supported to become a listed CMR teacher on BAMBA and/or EAMBA.
Meet Your Tutors
Our experienced tutors are dedicated to guiding you through your mindfulness journey, offering unparalleled expertise and support.
Karen Atkinson
CEO
Angie Ward
CXO
Karen Atkinson
CEO
Angie Ward
CXO
Hear it straight from our learners!
Next Course Dates
7 February 2025
COMPLETE Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
09:30 – 16:00
Tutors: Karin Atkinson and Angie Ward
£3250
7 February 2025
UPSKILL Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
09:30 – 16:00
Tutors: Karin Atkinson and Angie Ward
£1825
Upcoming Dates
If you are interested in any of our Upcoming CMRTT Complete Courses, simply click on your preferred date to book.
COMPLETE Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
£3250
Upcoming Dates
If you are interested in any of our Upcoming CMRTT Upskill Courses, simply click on your preferred date to book.
UPSKILL Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
£1825
7 February 2025
COMPLETE Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
09:30 – 16:00
Tutors: Karin Atkinson and Angie Ward
£3250
Upcoming Dates
If you are interested in any of our Upcoming CMRTT Complete Courses, simply click on your preferred date to book.
COMPLETE Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
£3250
7 February 2025
UPSKILL Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
09:30 – 16:00
Tutors: Karin Atkinson and Angie Ward
£1825
Upcoming Dates
If you are interested in any of our Upcoming CMRTT Upskill Courses, simply click on your preferred date to book.
UPSKILL Train-the-Trainer CMR Pathway
£1825
Common Queries About Our Course
To help you decide whether this is the right course for you take a look at our frequently asked questions for more information.
COMPLETE Pathway
What is this pathway, who is it for and what are the entry requirements?
The COMPLETE Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR TtT) Programme is for anyone new to mindfulness and compassion, who wishes to learn through the world acclaimed CMR Programme for themselves and then fully train to teach it to others.
There are 6 Training Components to complete over 200 hours within this one-year pathway.
There are no entry requirements – it is open to EVERYONE!
Upon completion will I be listed on BAMBA/ EAMBA as a CMR Teacher?
Yes! Upon successful completion of all 6 Components, 200 hours of study over one-year, graduates will become listed as a CMR Teacher on BAMBA/EAMBA.
How is the pathway structured? How much commitment is there for face to face teaching sessions and how much self-study I can do at times that suit me, around my other commitments?
The 200 hours, over one-year, consist of:
57 hours of Face-to-face (F2F) teaching taught via Zoom live with a teacher and as part of a group.
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143 hours of Self-Study (SS) to complete around other commitments, at the students own pace.
What are the 6 Components and what do they consist of?
F2F – Face-to-Face SS – Self-Study
Component One: Learning for Self
Completing the Programme as a participant. This is the start of your COMPLETE Pathway.
(F2F 8 hours)
CMR E-learning – to complete and access throughout the one-year pathway and beyond. This e-learning is an integral learning resource for self-reflection on practices and this Train the Trainer pathway.
(SS 8 hours)
Completion of Component One Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Two: Self-Directed Training
MindfulnessUK’s excellent high quality online Training, teaching you all you need to know and consider to teach the CMR Programme to others safely and robustly. Includes how to use the resources with your participants. ALL are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
(SS 8 hours)
Mindful Movement E-Learning – this phenomenal course will enable you to consider and teach mindful movement compassionately and with confidence.
(SS 6 hours)
Completion of Component Two Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Three: Live F2F Training
Attendance of a Live F2F of MindfulnessUK’s 6 hour training session with a qualified and listed BAMBA Teacher. Includes experiential learning and practical application; teaching practices to peers (other CMR TtT Pathway students)
(F2F 6 hours – taught over one-day – ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY) Plus 4 hours prep from online learning.
Completion of Component Three Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Four: CPD
This is the completion of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and includes:
5-days of Retreat. MindfulnessUK teaches these as 5 x one-day retreats online via Zoom. Students can complete them at any time they wish within the one year timeframe of the pathway.
Each retreat has a different nourishing theme led by experienced and qualified teachers. If attendees are unable to attend in person, all retreats are recorded and can be completed at home. Please note , for the COMPLETE Pathway students must attend a minimum of 3 retreats in-person.
(F2F – 36 hours)
CMR Inquiry Training Masterclass
A live via Zoom 3 hour training session developed by Karen Atkinson especially for CMR TT students, to take a deep dive into the theory and practical application of Inquiry – includes experiential learning with peers.
(F2F – 3 hours)
Completion of CMR Personal Practice log – reflective log specially capturing your own reflections of your personal practice. MindfulnessUK provides everything you need to complete this.
(SS – 10 hours)
CPD also includes – attending MindfulnessUK sitting groups, membership masterclasses and resource study and reflections..
(SS – 50 hours – Students have access to these for the whole year and complete around their other commitments to suit themselves.)
Completion of Component Four Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Five: Deliver courses with supervision
Students deliver 2 X supervised CMR Programmes to a cohort of 3 or more. Students can choose whether they will be delivering online or in person at a venue, students are responsible for all aspects of their courses, including finding their own cohorts.
(SS 25 hours – Comprising of 16 hours teaching other the CMR Programme, plus prep)
For each CMR Programme they deliver they will receive 3 hours of supervision.
(F2F 6 hours)
Completion of Component Five Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Six: Submit completed portfolio
Students have a portfolio checklist to complete before completion and submission to MindfulnessUK. Mindfulness assesses all portfolios upon graduation providing a Trained Teacher logo and Training Certificate and information to support the graduate to become a listed CMR Teacher on BAMBA/EAMBA.
(F2F 10 hours)
How do I book and pay?
It’s easy to book your COMPLETE Pathway.
Click enrol now on the date you would like to attend the Live F2F Training.
Payment is upon booking, choose from the payment options.
Complete the application and submit.
You will receive a welcome and joining instructions, this will include:
How to connect with MindfulnessUK and attend all the elements required within all Six Components of the pathway, via options available to suit your needs and around other commitments.
What’s included in the price?
- CMR programme with a tutor
- CMR Certificate (CPD Standards Accreditation – 8 points)
- CMR Reflective Journal
- CMR trainer videos
- Regular supportive information from MindfulnessUK
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- X5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- CMR E-Course.
- Sitting groups, practice sessions.
- Peer and one to one supervision
- Delivery of x2 CMR programmes yourself
- Portfolio Checklist
- Support to become a listed teacher
- Sitting Groups
- Masterclasses
- Membership resources
- CMR Teachers agreement
- CMR Teaching PowerPoint
What if I have already completed the CMR Programme myself?
If you have completed the programme already, repeating CMR yourself is optional.
What if I am unable to complete the Pathway within one-year?
If , due to extenuating circumstances, a student is unable to complete the pathway within one year, they must refer to their joining instructions and contact MindfulnessUK. Extensions can be requested for up to 1 month. After which, MindfulnessUK will offer Tutorial support if the student wishes to complete the pathway. Through supervision, the same fee for supervision will be incurred.
What’s a CMR Teachers Agreement?
MindfulnessUK owns the IP of the CMR Programme. The agreement is an electronic document that you must sign before you deliver any CMR course to others. (periodic updates may be sent and signed as necessary). The Agreement states all Terms, Conditions and guidelines that you agree to adhere to as a teacher of the CMR and delivery of the CMR programme.
An annual subscription for the MindfulnessUK Membership is required for as long as you deliver the CMR
UPSKILL Pathway
What is this pathway, who is it for and what are the entry requirements?
UPSKILL Train the Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR TtT) Programme is for Mindfulness Teachers, Coaches and /or Therapists that has already completed a 200-hour training with Mindfulness at the core and wishes to add to their existing offer by training to teach the world acclaimed CMR Programme to others.
At MindfulnessUK we recognise this prior knowledge and experience and have therefore created the UPSKILL as a one-year 92 hour pathway. (For comparison, the COMPLETE Pathway is 200 hours.)
Entry requirements are completion of any 200 hour training with Mindfulness at the core. For example IMC Qualification, MBSR TT, MBCT TT, other Mindfulness teacher training, coaching qualifications etc.. If you aren’t sure, email the team at info@mindfulnessuk.com to book an informal chat.
Upon completion will I be listed on BAMBA/ EAMBA as a CMR Teacher?
Yes! Upon successful completion of all 6 Components, 92 hours of study over one-year, graduates will become listed as a CMR Teacher on BAMBA/EAMBA.
How is the pathway structured? How much commitment is there for face to face teaching sessions and how much self-study I can do at times that suit me, around my other commitments?
The 92 hours, over one-year, consist of:
13 hours of Face-to-face (F2F) teaching, taught via Zoom, live with a teacher and as part of a group.
– and –
79 hours of Self-Study (SS) to complete around other commitments, at the student’s own pace.
What are the 6 Components and what do they consist of?
F2F – Face-to-Face SS – Self-Study
Component One: Learning for Self
CMR E-learning – to complete and access throughout the one-year pathway and beyond. This e-learning is an integral learning resource for self-reflection on practices and this Train-the-Trainer pathway.
(SS 8 hours)
Completion of Component One Portfolio Task
(SS 1 hour)
Component Two: Self-Directed Training
MindfulnessUK’s excellent high quality online Training, teaching you all you need to know and consider to teach the CMR Programme to others safely and robustly. Includes how to use the resources with your participants. ALL are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
(SS 8 hours)
Completion of Component Two Portfolio Task
(SS 1 hour)
Component Three: Live F2F Training
Attendance of a Live F2F of MindfulnessUK’s 6 hour training session with a qualified and listed BAMBA Teacher. Includes experiential learning and practical application; teaching practices to peers (other CMR TtT Pathway students)
(F2F 6 hours – taught over one-day – ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY) Plus 4 hours prep from online learning.
Completion of Component Three Portfolio Task
(SS 1 hours)
Component Four: CPD
This is the completion of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and includes:
5-days of Retreat. MindfulnessUK teaches these as 5 x one-day retreats online via Zoom. Students can complete them at any time they wish within the one year timeframe of the pathway. If you have already completed a retreat/retreats with MindfulnessUK during the last 18 months, you can include this/ these as part of your 5-days.
Each retreat has a different nourishing theme led by experienced and qualified teachers. If attendees are unable to attend in person, all retreats are recorded and can be completed at home. Please note , for the COMPLETE Pathway students must attend a minimum of 3 retreats in-person.
(F2F – 36 hours)
CMR Inquiry Training Masterclass
A live via Zoom 3 hour training session developed by Karen Atkinson especially for CMR TtT students, to take a deep dive into the theory and practical application of Inquiry – includes experiential learning with peers.
(F2F – 3 hours)
Completion of CMR Personal Practice log – reflective log specially capturing your own reflections of your personal practice. MindfulnessUK provides everything you need to complete this.
(SS – 10 hours)
CPD also includes – attending MindfulnessUK sitting groups, membership masterclasses and resource study and reflections..
(SS – 30 hours – Students have access to these for the whole year and complete around their other commitments to suit themselves.)
Completion of Component Four Portfolio Task
(SS – 1 hour)
Component Five: Deliver courses with supervision
Students deliver 1 X supervised CMR Programmes to a cohort of 3 or more. Students can choose whether they will be delivering online or in person at a venue, students are responsible for all aspects of their courses, including finding their own cohorts.
(SS – 10 hours – Comprising of 8 hours teaching other the CMR Programme, plus prep)
For each CMR Programme they deliver they will receive 3 hours of supervision.
(F2F 3 hours)
Completion of Component Five Portfolio Task
(SS 2 hours)
Component Six: Submit completed portfolio
Students have a portfolio checklist to complete before completion and submission to MindfulnessUK. Mindfulness assesses all portfolios upon graduation providing a Trained Teacher logo and Training Certificate and information to support the graduate to become a listed CMR Teacher on BAMBA/EAMBA.
(F2F 10 hours)
How do I book and pay?
It’s easy to book your UPSKILL Pathway.
Click enrol now on the date you would like to attend the Live F2F Training.
Payment is upon booking, choose from the payment options.
Complete the application and submit.
You will receive a welcome and joining instructions, this will include:
How to connect with MindfulnessUK to attend all the elements within all Six Components of the pathway, via options available to suit your needs and around other commitments.
What’s included in the price?
- CMR E-Course
- CMR Certificate (CPS Standards Accreditation – 8 points)
- CMR Reflective Journal
- CMR trainer videos
- Regular supportive information from MindfulnessUK
- CMR trainer day live
- Process of Inquiry live training
- X5 retreats
- CPD, both live and recorded
- ALL resources for your participants are provided – no need for you to develop a thing!
- Sitting groups, practice sessions
- Peer and one to one supervision
- Delivery of x1 CMR programmes yourself
- Portfolio Checklist
- Support to become a listed teacher
- Sitting Groups
- Masterclasses
- Membership resources
- CMR Teachers agreement
- CMR Teaching PowerPoint
What if I have already completed the CMR Programme myself?
This will no doubt be helpful as you will be familiar with the programme, however, the CMR E-learning is the starting point of the UPSKILL Pathway.
What if I am unable to complete the Pathway within one-year?
If , due to extenuating circumstances, a student is unable to complete the pathway within one year, they must refer to their joining instructions and contact MindfulnessUK. Extensions can be requested for up to 1 month. After which, MindfulnessUK will offer Tutorial support if the student wishes to complete the pathway. Through supervision, the same fee for supervision will be incurred.
What’s a CMR Teachers Agreement?
MindfulnessUK owns the IP of the CMR Programme. The agreement is an electronic document that you must sign before you deliver any CMR course to others. (periodic updates may be sent and signed as necessary). The Agreement states all Terms, Conditions and guidelines that you agree to adhere to as a teacher of the CMR and delivery of the CMR programme.
An annual subscription for the MindfulnessUK Membership is required for as long as you deliver the CMR.