In addition to the teaching of the mindfulness and compassion practices that I found so useful about this course, learning how to maintain appropriate boundaries as a mindfulness and compassion teacher has been an important part of the course for me, with regards to my career transition. I have learnt about the language to use as a mindfulness and compassion teacher, compared to a therapist, and about the appropriate use of inquiry so that it is helpful for the client, but not too deep that it would risk turning into therapy. Hence, this course has given me the foundation for my new career, enabling me to draw on my previous skills and experience, but provide services as a coach and teacher, which include teaching mindfulness and compassion practices, to a non-clinical population.
