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Compassionate Mindful Resilience Teacher Training Programme

A shorter, more accessible way to teach mindfulness.

Train to deliver the Compassionate Mindful Resilience programme, a trauma-informed, compassion-led mindfulness course designed for busy and modern lives. The only short course to be internationally accredited and recognised within the BAMBA / eamba professional organisations.

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Train From Anywhere

Complete your training online from anywhere in the world, with around 80% of the programme self-paced so you can study in your own time.

Recognised Teacher Pathway

The first research-backed short mindfulness programme approved by the International Panel for the Acknowledgement of Mindfulness-Based Programs and aligned with the BAMBA & eamba teacher pathway.

CPD Accredited Training

Accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Standards Office, participants receive a certificate for 8 CPD points, contributing towards ongoing professional development.

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Accessible Programme Design

Accessible for modern audiences, with trauma-informed practices and a shorter format, making it easier for participants to engage and complete the course.

What is the Compassionate Mindful Resilience programme?

Developed in 2020 by Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK, the CMR programme is a robust 8-hour mindfulness and compassion training designed for today’s busy world.

Built around shorter, trauma-informed practices, CMR explores how the interdependence of mindfulness and compassion increases resilience through building emotional intelligence, gratitude, positive psychology strategy, tools and techniques.

Its shorter format also means less time commitment for participants, making courses easier to fill while still offering meaningful depth.

Learn More About Our CMR Programme

Open to Everyone

Whether you’re completely new to mindfulness, an experienced mindfulness teacher looking to add to your portfolio or a wellbeing champion wanting to introduce CMR within your workplace, this training provides all the knowledge and tools to start.

This programme is adaptable across a wide range of settings and many participants find their employer is happy to support or fund the training as part of workplace wellbeing initiatives.

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Open to Everyone

Whether you’re completely new to mindfulness, an experienced mindfulness teacher looking to add to your portfolio or a wellbeing champion wanting to introduce CMR within your workplace, this training provides all the knowledge and tools to start.

This programme is adaptable across a wide range of settings and can be differentiated for specific client groups such as team leaders, people experiencing cancer, ADHD etc.

Many participants find their employer is happy to support or fund the training as part of workplace wellbeing initiatives.

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Grounded in Research & Trusted Pathways

The Compassionate Mindful Resilience programme is grounded in research and evidence-based practice.

Recognised by the International Panel for the Acknowledgement of Mindfulness-Based Programs, CMR demonstrates how shorter, mindfulness and compassion practices can still cultivate meaningful resilience, awareness and emotional wellbeing.

We support you every step of the way towards becoming a registered mindfulness teacher with BAMBA and eamba, providing all resources and guidance needed.

Explore the Research Behind the CMR

Hear it straight from our learners!

I learned the importance from mindfulness, starting with neurodiverse experiences and from my doctor’s directions. So, I have been practicing through different approaches and tools for around 6 years.
However, there was a tiny thing that was still not fitting my wellness and this course helped me understand that the missing piece was the Compassion, Kindness, Harmony…
We can’t always be happy, content, full of energy, so it is perfectly fine to know yourself and be compassionate whenever oneself is feeling disconnected, down and just kindly remind yourself to move forward. I also felt a lot of connection and gratitude with our guide Karen Atkinson who put a lot of love and effort in transmitting the messages and I felt the same love to all my other colleagues in the course. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Leyla Virginia Arroyo Matus

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I came to the F2F Training day with an open mind and all I can say is that it has exceeded all expectations. Not only do I feel confident and competent and motivated to continue learning and preparing for my own training delivery, I also simply feel wrapped around with kindness and love after all the practices which we have run. Thank you!

Magda

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What’s so useful about the CMR TtT Pathway is the access to all the training resources, the video’s are all so helpful, clear and concise. Valuable resources I can revisit and refresh my memory before delivering the CMR myself time and time again.

Lorna

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How to Become a Registered Teacher With Our 200hr Pathway

Step 1: Learning for Self

Complete the 8-Module Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR) Programme yourself as a prerequisite to the CMR Teacher Training Pathway.

Step 2: Self-study Online Training

Enrol onto the CMR Teacher Training pathway, access comprehensive training video’s and learn how to deliver the CMR programme. 

Step 3: Live Training

A one-day training session via Zoom with MindfulnessUK teachers. Learn how to apply all you have learnt so far through practical application.

Step 4: Own Practice

Log & reflect your own practice.

Step 5: Continuous Professional Development

Attend 5 x one-day MindfulnessUK retreats, deliver 2 x CMR programmes with supervision and attend the Process of Inquiry Masterclass.

Step 6: Portfolio Tasks & Submission

Complete your portfolio tasks and apply to become a registered teacher with submission information, certification and support from us.

Step 7: Ongoing Commitments

Sign the CMR Teacher Agreement before delivering the CMR course. Being a Member of MindfulnessUK is mandatory and enables access to all training and portfolio materials plus fabulous discounts. You must also attend the CMR Teachers Mandatory Update and update your agreement annually. Adhere to the BAMBA/eamba Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness Teachers.

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
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Karen Atkinson

CEO

Angie Ward

CXO
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Next Course Date

13 April 2026

Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience

Latest recommended start date: 13 Apr 2026

Face to face zoom session: 20 Apr 2026
(9.30am to 4pm)

Start your pathway now – don’t wait until April

  • Complete 6 hours online study across 8 modules and access the Train-Trainer Pack before attending the F2F session.
  • No assignments – Flexible learning
  • Fit around YOUR schedule
  • 80% attendance required

Book now to begin immediately and complete your online study in good time for the F2F session. Click for FAQs

£890

Enrol NOW

18 May 2026

Train-the-Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience

Latest recommended start date: 18 May 2026

Face to face zoom session: 26 May 2026
(9.30am to 4pm)

Start your pathway now – don’t wait until May

  • Complete 6 hours online study across 8 modules and access the Train-Trainer Pack before attending the F2F session.
  • No assignments – Flexible learning
  • Fit around YOUR schedule
  • 80% attendance required

Book now to begin immediately and complete your online study in good time for the F2F session.  Click for FAQs

£890

Enrol NOW

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you decide whether this is the right course for you take a look at our frequently asked questions for more information.

Train-the-Trainer Compasionate Mindful Resilience Pathway

What is this pathway, who is it for and what are the entry requirements?
The CMR TtT Pathway is open to everyone, whether you are new to mindfulness and compassion or a seasoned Mindfulness teacher wishing to add another programme to your offer. 

Entry requirements? 

Learning for Self: Before joining our next Train the Trainer Compassionate Mindful Resilience (CMR TtT) Pathway, you need to have completed the CMR Programme yourself in a group setting, either in a virtual classroom or in a venue, with a trained CMR Teacher. 

If you completed the CMR in the last six months there is no need to repeat it, unless you wish to.

 If you are yet to complete the CMR then please Click here to join our next course.

What is the Cost of the Whole CMR TtT Pathway to become a Listed CMR Teacher?
Prerequisite: Learning for Self – Attend CMR in person £195

 

CMR TtT booking  – £890

This includes:

    • Self-Study – 6 hours of comprehensive training video’s created by Karen Atkinson, teaching you all 8 Modules of the CMR Programme and mapping to the CMR Train-the- Trainer Pack.
    • Live F2F Training – accessed as a one-day training session, live via Zoom, with MindfulnessUK teachers – We teach you everything you need to know about how to set up and deliver the fantastic CMR programme to others.  
    • Teaching Resources – including the CMR E-Learning, CMR TtT Resource pack, session plans, CMR PowerPoint for delivery, welcome letter and in between teaching session communications for your participants, CMR Practice Scripts and guidance to record your own practices.
    • Information and Guidance –  how to book and complete CPD and deliver with supervision elements required to complete the CMR TtT pathway.
    • Resources to complete your CMR TtT Portfolio – CMR practice audios and reflective logs, Portfolio task list with guidance videos X 6 and portfolio checklist.
    • Portfolio assessment, CMR TtT Certification and support to become a listed CMR teacher.

 

COST of CPD Elements may be booked and paid for as you progress through the pathway

MindfulnessUK Membership £75

Membership is Mandatory for CMR Teachers – It provides access to teaching resources via the MindfulnessUK platform and eligibility for member discounts.

See the FAQ on Membership for more details.

 

One-day Process of Inquiry Masterclass £81 

(Price includes a 10% MindfulnessUK member discount.)

 5 x One-day online MindfulnessUK Retreats £337.50

(Price includes a 10% MindfulnessUK member discount applied to each retreat.)

CMR Program Delivery with Supervision (two deliveries) 

£250 when both deliveries are paid for together, or £140 per delivery if paid separately.
MindfulnessUK will provide the supervision agreement.

 

All Cancellation, Terms and Conditions, for all bookings,  on the website apply.

 

Additional Costs for CMR Teachers:

There is a reading book listed in your welcome letter and joining instructions, available from book retailers and cost is under £20.

There is a CMR E-journal available and CMR teachers are required to purchase one and refer to the tasks and readings. The cost is £17 from the MindfulnessUK website.  Currently it is optional for CMR participants you teach to purchase from the website.  

As per the CMR teachers agreement there will be a mandatory annual update every April and the cost is £125.

Upon completion of the pathway, there is a cost to applying to as a CMR Listed Teacher to BAMBA/EAMBA. Please refer directly to BAMBA/EAMBA websites for up-to-date costs to apply to become listed. Your MindfulnessUK supervisor will support you and complete a supervisor’s statement (at no extra cost to you). Once listed BAMBA/EAMBA will provide information relating to continuing to adhere to GPGs annually and how to renew your listing. 

What will I learn through the Self-directed Learning and F2F Training session?
After completing the Self-directed Training and Live F2F Training you will:

  • Have learnt and experienced all mindfulness and compassion exercises, practises and techniques included in the CMR Programme
  • Understand the assessment process and learn when to teach and when not to.
  • Understand the dynamics of ‘holding’ a group.
  • Learn how to encourage and help your future participants to sustain their own practice.
  • Develop an understanding of how to work with physical, psychological and emotional difficulties.
  • Have Started to explore the inquiry process.
  • Have advice and support on how to set up your own CMR Programme.
  • Have a detailed 8 -module teaching schedule and all the material needed to deliver the CMR Programme.
  • Be able to plan to complete the remaining elements with confidence.
I am already listed on BAMBA/EAMBA for another MBA Programme - What do I do to become CMR Teacher Listed too?
If you have already completed training and are listed with to teach a different MBA with BAMBA/EAMBA this is what you need to do to apply to become listed as a CMT Teacher:

    • Attend the CMR in person yourself if you haven’t already
    • Book the CMR TtT, become a MindfulnessUK Member if you aren’t already, complete the CMR teachers agreement provided upon booking:
    • Compete the self-study and F2F teaching session booked.
    • Book and attend the Process of Inquiry Masterclass 
    • Book and attend x 5 one-day retreats (online) with MindfulnessUK   (if you cannot attend in person you are allowed to access the recording and complete in own time.)
    • If you have already completed retreats and/or the Process of Inquiry Masterclass as part of already meeting BAMBA/EAMBA GPGs, there is no need to repeat them, they can be part of your pathway and portfolio  as long as they were completed within 18 months of you commencing the CMT TtT.
    • X 1 delivery of a CMR to a group of 3 or more, with supervision  – Book and attend MindfulnessUK Supervision.
    • Complete any other CPD required, no need to repeat any, complete portfolio tasks and reflections, including practice logs – as they relate the practices in the CMR that will be new to you.
    • Submit your portfolio, gain certification and apply for CMR Listing with BAMBA/EAMBA.

Please refer to the FAQ  Cost of the Whole CMR TtT Pathway to see costs associated with all the elements and note that supervision for 1 X delivery with supervision will be less.  

All additional cost for CMR Teachers listed in that FAQ are also relevant.

All Cancellation, Terms and Conditions, for all bookings,  on the website apply.

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.

What is the MindfulnessUK Membership
As per the CMT Teachers agreement, becoming a MindfulnessUK member is a mandatory part of teaching the CMR Programme to others and enables students and graduates of the CMR TtT pathway to access the training materials and updates. The membership is owned by us all and is also an opportunity to attend mindfulness-based development training,  take part in sitting groups, get access to updated course information and insightful research and collaborate with other trained teachers. There is also 10% off master classes and retreats. To join please visit our membership page on the website.