Mindfulness Training Links

The following individuals and organizations offer mindfulness training. I am not affiliated with any of them and don't endorse particular programs; please contact them directly for more information.  

After the online-only courses, teachers and organizations are listed by the country where they're based, which currently includes Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Malta and UK, and the United States.  Many of these programs  also offer training internationally and/or online.  (I am working on making this list easier to navigate; thanks for your patience.)

If you'd like your organization to be listed here, please email mindfulteachers[at]gmail[dot]com with a link to your website and a brief description of the type(s) of mindfulness training you offer.  (There is no charge for inclusion on this list.)

Online Courses

BeMindful

For information about the ten-session online course: 

www.bemindfulonline.com/about/

For free introductory sessions: 

www.bemindfulonline.com/start-the-course-for-free/

Mindfulness Exercises

Online Mindfulness Teacher Certification Program 

Interview with instructor Sean Fargo

Australia

Mindfulness in Education

based in New South Wales 

For information about workshops for teachers and students: 

http://www.mindfuleducation.com.au/events-and-training/ 

Interview with director Bobbi Allan at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/11/how-teachers-can-share-mindfulness.html 

Shakti Burke, Joyful Mind  

based in New South Wales 

Shakti Burke trained as a yoga instructor at Bihar School of Yoga in India and at Satyananda Yoga Academy in Australia in the 1980s and early 90s.  She’s been teaching components of mindfulness since 1987, via yoga and meditation classes, and began delivering stand-alone mindfulness courses in 2011.  

For information on one-day and weekend mindfulness workshops:  

http://www.joyfulmind.net.au/mindfulness-workshops.html 

For information on evening mindfulness courses: 

http://www.joyfulmind.net.au/mindfulness-courses.html 

Interview with Shakti Burke at MindfulTeachers.org:
http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/10/how-to-cultivate-a-joyful-mind.html

Melli O'Brien, Mrs. Mindfulness

based in New South Wales 

Melli O’Brien is an internationally-accredited meditation and Satyananda yoga teacher and an MTIA-trained mindfulness teacher; she was selected by the Satyananda Mangrove Mountain Ashram (the largest ashram in the southern hemisphere) to teach their mindfulness retreats.

http://themindfulnesssummit.com/ 

For information about upcoming retreats: 

http://mrsmindfulness.com/courses-classes/

To request a workshop or individual consulting: 

http://mrsmindfulness.com/contact-us/

Interview with Melli O'Brien at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/10/advice-for-mindfulness-teachers-and-practitioners.html 

Canada

Mindfulness Everyday 

based in Ontario

For information about professional development for educators:

http://www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/educators.html

For information on SMART (stress management and resilience techniques) for educators:

http://www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/smart.html 

For information about stress management and relaxation training for parents:

http://www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/mindfulparents.html

For information about The Mindful Edge: stress reduction and life strategies for teens: 

http://www.mindfulnesseveryday.org/tme.html

Interview with founder Heidi Bornstein at MindfulTeachers.org: 

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/08/mindfulness-for-teachers-and-teens.html 

Denmark

Didde and Nikolaj Flor Rotne, Stillnessrevolution 

*offer training online

Nikolaj and Didde Flor Rotne are the founders of Denmark’s Educational Mindfulness Program. Nikolaj has an MA in Educational Psychology, and Didde has worked as a classroom teacher and a meditation teacher. 

For information about the Mindfulness Mentor Programme (MMP), a 12-week online course with personal mentoring for teachers, educators, administrators and other change agents:

http://www.stillnessrevolution.com

Interview with Didde and Nikolaj Flor Rotne at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/03/the-importance-of-mindful-teachers-e.html

Ireland

Ann Caulfield and Derval Dunford, Mindfulness Matters

*offer training online

Derval has trained in teaching MBSR with the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMASS). Ann holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Lincoln specializing in occupational stress and the practice of mindfulness among primary school teachers in Ireland.

For information about mindfulness and wellbeing courses for teachers:

http://www.mindfulnessmatters.ie/courses-for-teachers.html

For information about mindfulness and happiness courses for children: 

http://www.mindfulnessmatters.ie/mindfulness-and-happiness-for-children.html

For information about online courses:

 http://www.mindfulnessmatters.ie/mindfulness-and-wellbeing-online.html 

For information about mindfulness CDs, in English and Irish:

http://www.mindfulnessmatters.ie/cds---products.html

Interview with Ann Caulfield & Derval Dunford at MindfulTeachers.org:  

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/10/mindfulness-in-english-and-irish.html 

Malta and UK

Mindfulness in Education

* Offer training online 

Train to teach Mindfulness in Education to children and teachers with Helena Fone, an internationally accredited  teacher with the Mindfulness in Schools Project, a Psychotherapist and a meditation practitioner for over 40 years.  Her MiE courses have been approved by the Ministry for Education in Malta.   Wherever you are, we can help you become qualified.  

For information about the Mindfulness in Education programme: 

http://www.mindfulnessineducation.com/

United States


California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State


California 

Mindful Qigong 

based in Sacramento 

For information about meditation classes: 

https://www.mindfulqigong.com/about-mindful-qigong/

Mindful Schools 

*offers training nationally and online 

For information about the self-paced online Mindfulness Fundamentals course: 

http://www.mindfulschools.org/training/mindfulness-fundamentals/  

For information about K-12 Curriculum Training: 

http://www.mindfulschools.org/training/curriculum-training/  

For information about the Year-Long Certification program: 

http://www.mindfulschools.org/training/mindful-schools-certification/

Mindfulness Without Borders  

*Based in Ontario & California, and offers training nationally, internationally, and online

[See Canadian listing for more links to their programs.]

Niroga Institute 

*Based in Oakland; offers trainings nationally, internationally and online on Dynamic Mindfulness: mindful movement, breathing techniques and centering

For information on Professional Development:  

http://niroga.org/training/dm/

For information about our self-paced, online training for Dynamic Mindfulness for Stress Resilience: 

http://niroga.org/training/dm/dmf/

For information about our CASEL Approved Curriculum:  

http://niroga.org/education/curriculum/

For information about our in-school offerings:  

http://niroga.org/education/school/

To hear from educators about using Dynamic Mindfulness at their schools, please watch:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUbdeuhHU8U 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGCL_Slao2k

Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) 

For information about Restorative Justice programs in Oakland schools and in the juvenile justice system:

 http://rjoyoakland.org/programs/

For information about Restorative Justice/Peace Circle training for educators and community leaders:

http://rjoyoakland.org/get-involved/circle-training/

Interview with Executive Director Dr. Fania E. Davis at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/08/restorative-not-punitive-responses-to-youthful-wrongdoing.html

Seeds of Awareness 

for information on School-Based Programs:  

http://www.seeds-of-awareness.org/seeds-programs 

for information on After-School Programs:  

http://www.seeds-of-awareness.org/fiddleheads 

for information on Holistic Community Counseling: 

http://www.seeds-of-awareness.org/community-counseling 

for information about the Seeds of Awareness Mindfulness Curriculum:  

http://www.seeds-of-awareness.org/mindfulness-based-curriculum

Dr. Sam Himelstein, Center for Adolescent Studies

*offers training nationally and online

Dr. Himelstein is a licensed psychologist and former incarcerated youth who specializes in working with high-risk adolescents.  

For more information on the Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (MBSAT) for Adolescents 12-Session Curriculum Certification Training

http://centerforadolescentstudies.com/mbsat-curriculum

For more information on the mindfulness-based Building Authentic Relationships with Adolescents Online course (BARs Online) 

http://centerforadolescentstudies.com/bars

Joree Rosenblatt, Mindfulness – Tools for Living 

*offers online training 

Located in the Bay Area, Joree's sessions focus on transitioning life-stages (marriage into parenting; marriage into divorce, etc.) and  Mindful Parenting.  She is also the author of a children's book:  Squirmy Learns to be Mindful.

For more information, or to set up a free consultation: 

www.joreerose.com

To download Joree’s free booklet, Take a Mindful Minute:  

http://joreerose.com/resources/sign-up-to-receive-a-free-e-booklet/ 

To see a video introduction of Joree talking about mindfulness: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OpPusAvTqk

Dr. Amy Saltzman, Still Quiet Place 

*offers training nationally, internationally, and online

Amy Saltzman, M.D., director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education, is a pioneer in the fields of holistic medicine and mindfulness for youth. 

For information about mindfulness workshops for teachers, parents and students:

http://www.stillquietplace.com/events/

For information about the Still Quiet Place online practicum for educators:

http://www.stillquietplace.com/sqp-10-week-online-training/

Interview with Dr. Amy Saltzman at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/11/teaching-mindfulness-with-integrity.html

Massachusetts

Kimberly Hoffman, Your Mindful Solution 

Ms. Hoffman received her training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, where she also completed their Intensive Teacher Training Course. 

For information about mindfulness training for educators: 

http://www.yourmindfulsolution.com/building-resiliency-through-mindfulness-for-educators/ 

or http://www.yourmindfulsolution.com/contact/

Interview with Kimberly Hoffman at MindfulTeachers.org: 

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/09/mindfulness-increases-harmony.html 

Dr. Christopher Willard 

*offers training nationally and internationally

Christopher Willard has a doctorate in clinical psychology; his research focuses on the psychological applications of meditation and mindfulness practice, and he has taught mindfulness exercises to young children, teenagers, recently-paroled prisoners, and therapists.

For information about mindfulness-based academic coaching and support for students from primary school through graduate school:

 http://drchristopherwillard.com/educational-services/

For information about customized workshops and mindfulness programs for teachers, therapists, and parents:

http://drchristopherwillard.com/training-workshops-and-supervision/

Interview with Dr. Christopher Willard at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/04/best-practices-in-teaching-mindfulness-to-children.html

New Jersey

Tara Lisciandro-Hornich, The Happy Healer 

Based in New Jersey; also offers trainings in Pennsylvania and New York

Tara Lisciandro-Hornich is a public school educator and Mindfulness Coach.   

For information about mindfulness, yoga, and  meditation for schools, staff and students:

https://thehappyhealer.wordpress.com/about/

or email tvl297[at]gmail[dot]com

New York

Shambhala Meditation Center of New York

For information on programs for families and children, including Mindful Summer Camp: 

http://ny.shambhala.org/programs/?cat=10

For the monthly calendar of workshops, meditation sessions, and retreats:

http://ny.shambhala.org/monthly-calendar/ 

Oregon

Peace in Schools  

For information about for-credit high school mindfulness courses, as well as mindfulness groups and retreats for teens: 

http://www.peaceinschools.org/our-programs/

Interview with founder Caverly Morgan at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/01/teaching-for-credit-mindfulness-classes.html

Texas

Dr. Susie Wolbe 

Dr. Susie Wolbe, EdD has extensive experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private schools, and has trained with both Challenge Success and Mindful Schools.

For information about Mindful Schools in-school programs, as well as mindfulness-based classes for stress management and to improve study skills:

http://drsusiewolbe.com/programs-for-students/

For information about programs for educators on mindfulness meditation and work-life balance:

http://drsusiewolbe.com/programs-for-educators/

For information about mindfulness-based classes on positive parenting:

http://drsusiewolbe.com/programs-for-parents/

Interview with Dr. Susie Wolbe at MindfulTeachers.org:

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2014/07/mindful-parents-mindful-children-mindful-schools.html

Washington State 

photo courtesy Nikki Scarborough Photography

Renee Metty, With Pause

*speaks and offers trainings nationally and internationally

Renee Metty is the founder of The Cove School, a preschool specializing in mindfulness and social and emotional learning, and is president of the West Seattle Preschool Association.

For information about training in schools (f0r both teachers and students): 

http://www.withpause.com/work-with-renee/for-schools/

For information about workshops for parents: 

http://www.withpause.com/work-with-renee/for-parents/ 

Interview with Renee Metty at MindfulTeachers.org: 

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/2015/06/breathing-buddies-and-vibratones.html