ECM Teacher Training Pathway: Mentorship Cycle 1 (Legacy Pathway)

Mentorship Cycle One
(Legacy Teacher Training Pathway)

Program Overview

Mentorship Cycle One is designed for teacher trainees who have completed the Fundamentals in Teaching MBSR training and are ready to teach their first MBSR course. This early, intensive mentoring offers guidance, instruction, feedback, and support as the new teacher enters the MBSR classroom for the first time. Consisting of ten weekly 90-minute sessions, the mentorship process begins with an initial meeting to cover logistical and practical topics, such as screening participants and preparing class plans. Then, as the trainee teaches the MBSR course, they engage with their mentor to receive guidance that enables them to bring their unique expression of the MBSR curriculum to life. Strong emphasis is given to exploring the intersection of mindfulness practice, teaching practice, and the essential matter of being fully human.

Applicants will be assigned to receive mentorship from Rebecca Eldridge or Margaret Fletcher, Senior MBSR Teacher Trainers. Consideration will be given to requests for a specific mentor.

Training Goals:

During this training you will—

Engage in week-by-week application of the MBSR Curriculum, Protocol and Program Standards

Develop program materials such as class plans, participant handouts, and classroom teaching materials

Prepare for, and review delivery of, a range of foundational teaching skills in the MBSR course, using the MBI-TAC as a reference

Investigate learning opportunities arising out of live classroom experiences

Explore the ethos of teaching MBSR within your specific population and context, in your local marketplace

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this training you will be able to—

Conduct an 8-week MBSR course while participating in Mentorship Cycle Two, including:

Screening and orienting participants

Delivering all 10 MBSR class meetings, to conform to the standard curriculum and protocol for evidence-based teaching

Holding yourself and your MBSR participants in a learning community of practice, compassion, and discovery

At a beginner level, articulate the placement and delivery of the ethos, underpinnings and attitudes of MBSR within the 8-week curriculum

Prepare 4 audio guided practice recordings to use with your next MBSR group, if these haven’t been prepared previously

Prerequisites

Completion of Fundamentals in Teaching MBSR

Commitment to complete at least Phase One of the Teacher Training Pathway

Readiness to begin teaching MBSR confirmed by East Coast Mindfulness

Required Technology and Preparation:

High-speed internet connection

Please, no phones

Ensure that your computer is situated on a stable surface (instead of resting on your lap, etc.)

Video and microphone capability (so that you can be seen and heard)

A place for practice that allows for being undisturbed

Current version of Zoom installed

Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.

TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $3400

TIER 2 (Our Cost): $2800

TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $2400

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If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.

Before applying for Mentorship Cycle One, you will have arranged for teaching an 8-week MBSR course in a specific location over a specified set of dates. It is important to apply at least two months in advance of the specific dates of your upcoming class. This ensures adequate time for preparation and for you and your mentor to agree on a meeting schedule.

Please use the link below to access and complete the Mentorship Cycle One application. You can expect to hear from us regarding the status of your request within two weeks of receipt.

Click here to complete
the Application Form

If you have questions, please email info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.

What can I say after I complete the training?

You can say:

that you have received one-on-one mentorship in teaching MBSR through East Coast Mindfulness
that you have trained directly with Rebecca Eldridge and Margaret Fletcher, senior teacher trainers in MBSR
that you are qualified to teach MBSR so long as you are under direct mentorship by a teacher trainer under the auspices of East Coast Mindfulness

What if I’m not technologically savvy?

You do not have to be a technology whiz to participate; however, a certain level of technology know-how is assumed (for instance, it is assumed that you have a modern desktop or laptop and stable internet connection, and that you know how to work on the computer you will be using during the training).

What is the time commitment for taking Mentorship Cycle One?

Along with teaching your first MBSR course, you will spend time preparing class materials and writing reflectively before and after MBSR class sessions. You should be prepared to spend at least 5 hours per week, beyond MBSR class sessions and mentorship meetings.

What if I have to miss a session?

You and your mentor will establish a meeting schedule that works for each of you. If you need to adjust the schedule, please be in touch with your mentor with enough time to reschedule.

Are continuing credits available for this training?

There are currently no credits available for this training.

Program Cost
Generosity policy applies—to cover costs for our small business, to ensure adequate compensation for the instructors, and so that people with fewer financial resources can be accommodated, please pay at the highest level available to you.

TIER 1 (Supporting Others): $3400

TIER 2 (Our Cost): $2800

TIER 3 (Subsidized Rate): $2400
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If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us so we can find a way for you to participate.
Apply

Before applying for Mentorship Cycle One, you will have arranged for teaching an 8-week MBSR course in a specific location over a specified set of dates. It is important to apply at least two months in advance of the specific dates of your upcoming class. This ensures adequate time for preparation and for you and your mentor to agree on a meeting schedule.

Please use the link below to access and complete the Mentorship Cycle One application. You can expect to hear from us regarding the status of your request within two weeks of receipt.

Click here to complete
the Application Form

If you have questions, please email info@eastcoastmindfulness.com.
Common Questions
What can I say after I complete the training?

You can say:
that you have received one-on-one mentorship in teaching MBSR through East Coast Mindfulness
that you have trained directly with Rebecca Eldridge and Margaret Fletcher, senior teacher trainers in MBSR
that you are qualified to teach MBSR so long as you are under direct mentorship by a teacher trainer under the auspices of East Coast Mindfulness

What if I’m not technologically savvy?

You do not have to be a technology whiz to participate; however, a certain level of technology know-how is assumed (for instance, it is assumed that you have a modern desktop or laptop and stable internet connection, and that you know how to work on the computer you will be using during the training).

What is the time commitment for taking Mentorship Cycle One?

Along with teaching your first MBSR course, you will spend time preparing class materials and writing reflectively before and after MBSR class sessions. You should be prepared to spend at least 5 hours per week, beyond MBSR class sessions and mentorship meetings.

What if I have to miss a session?

Because of the participatory nature of this training, it is imperative that you be present for all of it. Of course, life situations arise, but as you enter the training, please ensure that you have cleared your schedule so you can participate in all 7 days of training.

Are continuing credits available for this training?

There are currently no credits available for this training.

REFUND POLICY:
You may receive a full refund if you notify us via email (info@eastcoastmindfulness.com) at least 7 days prior to the first day of mentorship. No refunds will be granted thereafter.

Questions? Please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com

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Mentorship Cycle One(Legacy Teacher Training Pathway)

Program Overview

Training Goals:

Learning Objectives:

Prerequisites

Mentorship Cycle One
(Legacy Teacher Training Pathway)