Mindfulness Teacher Training at Oxford University -August MMO2408
Join us at Oxford University for an immersive and transformative Mindfulness Teacher Training in August -intensive 5 day course
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Location
St John's College, Oxford
St Giles' Oxford OX1 3JP United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
- 4 days 7 hours
Mindfulness Now is a certified teacher training course which is approved by The British Psychological Society. This 5 day intensive course is run in-person at Oxford University and 3 times during the year; April, August and the Autumn weekend online course.
The Mindfulness Meditation teacher training course (in a 5 day, Monday to Friday format) is available at a cost of £900, which is inclusive of all training materials, assessment, certification and accreditation as a Mindfulness Now teacher.After completion of the course,(which includes subsequent assignment) successful graduates are offered the opportunity to join the network of Mindfulness Now licensed and accredited teachers.
What is Mindfulness Now?
The Mindfulness Now programme offers an integrated approach to using mindfulness techniques to help clients deal with serious physical and emotional trauma, as well as building emotional resilience.
Mindfulness Now offers a fusion of key elements of mindfulness-based approaches, including the evidence-based Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). The latter, developed by Professor Mark Williams of the University of Oxford and colleagues, offers a breakthrough in the treatment of depression, anxiety and emotional trauma, and is recommended by NICE as a treatment of choice for depression.
Course Tutors
Aston Colley is a principal teacher at The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation. He is a professional psychotherapist, yoga teacher (BWY) and mindfulness practitioner. Working from his own therapy centre he helps people with kinds of anxiety issues. Runs six weekly Hatha Yoga classes in Worcestershire and monthly Mindfulness/Meditation and Yoga Nidra group sessions. He holds workshops and retreats for groups around the world. Works regularly with companies to help reduce employee stress through the Mindfulness Now Corporate Programme.
His vocational qualifications include: Yoga BWY Dip - QCF level 4. Psychotherapy - D. Hyp HPD. Mindfulness Meditation, Yoga Nidra Teacher - Satyananda Bihar School of Yoga, India. He is currently studying Progressive Stages of Meditation with Martin Varmaase.
Jennie Thornton is a teacher of Drama and English who has worked in educational settings for over 35 years. She is also a Mindfulness teacher and trainer, working for the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, NHS Public Education England, schools, colleges and privately. For a year in 2020, Jennie co-ran mindfulness sessions for the College of Medicine to help alleviate the stress that that period created for medical professionals, therapists and ordinary individuals alike. Jennie teaches all ages, however, she specialises in teaching young people.
Irena Sekulska started her career in the corporate world after an MSc in Quantitative finance. In her early 30s, amidst a burnout and severe depression, she discovered mindfulness at the London Buddhist Centre. The practice changed her life profoundly and led her on a spiritual journey that continues to unfold today. She is a certified advanced hypnotherapist, yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner and trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. She finds her inspiration from the non-duality teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Gangaji and Ganga Mira.
The Mindfulness Now teacher training programme is run regularly throughout the year.
For more information on The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, visit the Mindfulness Now website
Frequently asked questions
You book via this website. Click the book now tab which will take you the Eventbrite page . Payment is made by Credit or Debit card. Tickets will be issued by Eventbrite and a confirmation letter sent to you from the College . Alternatively, you can email us, providing your full address and mobi
In order to provide open access to our training we make no assumption of any prior learning. We simply ask that trainees already practice mindfulness meditation personally and are committed to ongoing practice. This inevitably means that some students on our teacher training will have more experienc
Yes, you can attend regardless of your country of residence. We have had many international students. If you are attending in person, then you need to travel to the UK to attend. If you are attending online, you can join in your home country.
The fee is £900 which includes the 5 days intensive training, assessment and free ongoing help and support. A comprehensive hard copy training manual is included as well as PowerPoint slides for mindfulness teaching, working with children and for corporate presentations.
In the stunning location of St Johns College Oxford St Giles', Oxford OX1 3JP. Centrally located. Within a 15 minute walk from the Train Station and served a very regular bus service from the Park and Ride Car Parks
The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, is very proud to be in its ninth year of providing one of the UK’s most successful, externally accredited vocational training courses –
Our training has been rigorously assessed and is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to ensure that it meets the continuing professional development requirements for psychologists.The training is also fully accredited by The National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors.
To qualify & obtain the certification as an accredited mindfulness teacher, students are required to attend the 5 days intensive course and complete two assignments – one a case study report and the other a brief written question and answer paper. These have to be submitted together, within 6 months
The training is not residential, but as St Johns College is in central Oxford there are many accommodation options to suit all budgets. The main train station is within a 15 minute walk . The College is served by The Park Ride Car park buses.
Students travel from many European and Worldwide countries to attend our courses at Oxford University. Upon booking we will happily guide you regarding local accommodation at many price points, some within walking distance of the St Johns college.
The hours are 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM apart from on the 5th (final day) when the finishing time is 4.30 PM. Same times apply to the On-line course
The Mindfulness Now accredited teaching qualification can lead to a rewarding career teaching mindfulness, one-to one, or in groups following the structured eight weeks programme taught course or the optional non-formal courses. Former Mindfulness Now students work in many diverse environments What
Qualified teachers through this programme are offered to opportunity to sign up as licensed and accredited teacher with the UK College on an annually renewable basis. There is no charge for this. Licensees will be able to apply to be members of the Mindfulness Teachers Register.
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The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation is based in Birmingham. Led by its founder Nick Cooke, its team of accredited teachers are qualified and experienced wellbeing professionals who have specialist training in mindfulness meditation, including the ‘Mindfulness Now’ programme which integrates key elements of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). They bring the art and science of mindfulness meditation together with evidence based healing and wellbeing programmes.
The Oxford course is being taught under licence from Central England College by one of the its principal teachers, Aston Colley.