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.

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.

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.

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79 hours of Self-Study (SS) to complete around other commitments, at the student’s own pace.

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 Two 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 6 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. This will comprise 50% one to one with a fully trained supervisor and 50% peer supervision, facilitated by a fully trained supervisor.

(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)

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.

• 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

That’s great if students have completed this already, it will be helpful. The CMR E-learning is your starting point of the UPSKILL pathway and is the most up to date version.

If , due to extenuating circumstances, a student is unable to attend the Mandatory Live Training Session they booked, they must follow the instructions provided in their joining instructions to contact MindfulnessUK before the training session commences requesting to defer their place. They will be offered the next available training session. There is a deferral fee and these are subject to the terms and conditions of the booking.

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.. A fee will be incurred for this support, as per the terms and conditions of booking.

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.