21/07/2017 MBSR TTI: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Intensive

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MBSR TTI: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Teacher Training Intensive
June 18-24, 2017 • Centro Espírito Santo e Missão, Barcelos, Portugal
Faculty: Susan Woods, LICSW and Steven Hickman, PsyD
September 24-30, 2017 • EarthRise Retreat Center, Petaluma, CA
Faculty: Susan Woods, LICSW and Patricia Rockman, MD
March 19-25, 2018 • Duncan Conference Center, Delray Beach, FL
Faculty: Steven Hickman, PsyD and Beth Mulligan, PA-C
September 8-14, 2018 • Sedona Mago Retreat Center, Sedona, AZ
Faculty: Susan Woods, LICSW and Patricia Rockman, MD

Registration & Fees

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an

empirically-supported 8-week psycho-educational group intervention that teaches
mindfulness meditation as a health intervention. Created by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979, MBSR
o ers participants the possibility to develop a di erent relationship to stress resulting from

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chronic physical and psychological illnesses. Research outcomes have demonstrated positive
improvements in physical and psychological symptoms, as well as changes in health attitudes
and behaviors. This 6-day teacher training intensive will provide health care professionals and
educators the opportunity to study and experience the foundational underpinnings,
mindfulness meditations and speci c exercises that are the framework of the MBSR program.
The Themes, Rationales, Intention and Practice Skills (Susan Woods, 2012) of each MBSR class
session will be reviewed, discussed and practiced. Participant screening guidelines will be
covered, and samples of client handouts will be provided. There will also be time set aside for
personal mindfulness practice.

Training

This 6-day teacher training intensive is highly interactive. In the rst part of the training,
trainees will experience the MBSR program. In the second half of the training, trainees will be
given the opportunity to practice teaching various components of the MBSR program under
the supervision and guidance of the teachers. Inherent in this teacher training is the necessity
of a personal mindfulness practice as a platform from which to teach. The delivery of MBSR
requires the teacher to teach from a personal integration of what it means to embody a non-
judgmental present moment focus with an understanding of how this supports and
strengthens such mind states as kindness, compassion and equanimity.  This training will
provide the opportunity to strengthen these teacher competences.

This teacher training intensive will integrate didactic and experiential teaching modules. The
curriculum includes both large and small group learning, with opportunity for role-play and
simulated patient-practitioner encounters.  There is daily meditation practice yoga/mindful
movement, and periods of silence. The ethical underpinnings of teaching MBSR will be
discussed.

This professional training will be led by experienced clinicians, mindfulness teachers and
retreat leaders, Susan Woods, LICSW and Char Wilkins, LCSW.

Registration will be limited for this training in order to provide an environment that promotes
in depth learning in an atmosphere of intimacy and shared experience.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Articulate an understanding of the foundational principles of the MBSR program

Demonstrate the basic MBSR teaching skills through real-time practice sessions with feedback and
assessment from instructors
Describe the central role of mindfulness meditation practice for general wellness and self-care in the
regulation of emotions and behaviors
Articulate the rationale for a teacher’s ongoing mindfulness meditation practice in teaching MBSR
Discuss and outline formal and informal meditative practices and mindfulness as a mode of being in
daily life

Target Audience

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This 6-day teacher training intensive is primarily intended for

professionals wishing to teach MBSR. Those attending should be either professionals in a
health or educational eld, clinicians-in-training, or interested professionals who may not
intend to deliver the intervention directly but have other professional interests in the topic
(i.e. researchers, administrators, etc.). All participants should have at least a modest regular
meditation practice and an established practice is preferred.

Participant Guidelines

It is our experience that successful delivery of MBSR requires facilitators to have a

commitment to an ongoing, daily mindfulness meditation practice. To this end we have
created recommendations for acceptance to this MBSR training.

Advanced degree or equivalent experience and training, or clinicians in training

Participation in an 8-week MBSR program
Experience facilitating group process
Personal daily meditation practice and/or a movement practice (yoga, qigong, tai chi)
Have attended a teacher-led silent mindfulness meditation retreat, like our own upcoming Mindfulness
Retreat Training or one of a number of other options (click to be taken to a list of meditation retreat
centers that offer qualified retreats)

Will I be quali ed to teach MBSR after taking this training?

Feeling ready to teach MBSR raises a number of important questions.

We see this training as the rst step in your development as an MBSR teacher.  As a result of
participating in this training you will leave with basic MBSR teaching skills. However, this
retreat training is not an endorsement for teaching the MBSR program. Rather, we believe
that preparing to become an MBSR teacher requires additional training elements in order to
develop competency and best practices skills.

As a result the MBPTI at UCSD has developed the MBSR Certi cation Program. This training
consists of two phases: being granted “Quali ed Teacher” status is the rst phase, which then
moves into the second phase which culminates with being granted full certi cation as an
MBSR teacher. For further information, please visit our MBSR teacher certi cation pages. It is
our mission at the MBPTI that our MBSR trainees are not only being trained to become
competent MBSR teachers but are also being invited to embark on a journey of supporting a
particular kind of awareness that demonstrates an inner and outer listening along with a
compassionate stance that incorporates a willingness to expand their understanding of what
it means to be engaged in o ering mindfulness-based programs.

What can I say when I have attended this training?

After attending the training, you may state: “_____ (your name) has attended and completed
the 6-Day MBSR Teacher Training Intensive through the UCSD Mindfulness-Based

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Professional Training Institute.”

What can I do when I have completed this training?

Upon completion of this training, you may enroll in the MBPTI as an MBSR Teacher-in-
Training. Upon enrollment you will receive a Provisional Certi cate of Quali cation that
indicates that you are a trainee in the institute. This allows you to o er the 8-week MBSR
program to the general public under the individual guidance of MBPTI-approved mentors.

Application Form

Upon submission of your registration, to be considered for this training, you will be required
to submit an online MBSR Teacher Training Intensive Application. The link to the application
form will be included in your con rmation email. Should your quali cations not be accepted
for admittance, a full refund will be granted.

Register Online

Accreditation

Psychologists: This program is sponsored by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC
San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to
sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness
maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course o ers 31.25 hours of
credit.

California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: This program is sponsored by UC San Diego
Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the
American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The
UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its
content. 31.25 contact hours may be applied to your license renewal through the California
Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California, please check with your
local licensing board to determine if APA accreditation meets their requirements.

Social Workers: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers
(Approval # 886743125-9792) for 29.0 continuing education contact hours.

Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of
Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 37.5 contact hours.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Statement

This activity is in compliance with California Assembly Bill 1195 which requires continuing
medical education activities with patient care components to include curriculum in the
subjects of cultural and linguistic competency. Cultural competency is de ned as a set of
integrated attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables health care professionals or
organizations to care e ectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities.

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Linguistic competency is de ned as the ability of a physician or surgeon to provide patients

who do not speak English or who have limited ability to speak English, direct communication
in the patient’s primary language. Cultural and linguistic competency was incorporated into
the planning of this activity. Additional resources can be found on the UC San Diego CME
website.

Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine to ensure balance,
independence, objectivity and scienti c rigor. All persons involved in the selection,
development and presentation of content are required to disclose any real or apparent
con icts of interest. All con icts of interest will be resolved prior to an educational activity
being delivered to learners through one of the following mechanisms: 1) altering the nancial
relationship with the commercial interest, 2) altering the individual’s control over CME content
about the products or services of the commercial interest, and/or 3) validating the activity
content through independent peer review. All persons are also required to disclose any
discussions of o label/unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Persons who refuse or fail to
disclose will be disquali ed from participating in the CME activity.

Tentative Schedule

Day One
Registration: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Dinner: 5:30-6:30 pm
First Session: 6:45-8:45 pm

Day Seven
Session Ends: 12:00 noon

Required Reading

All books are available on our Amazon Bookshelf.

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and
Illness; By Jon Kabat Zinn

Heal Thy Self: Lessons on Mindfulness in Medicine; By Saki Santorelli

Buddha’s Brain; Rick Hanson

A Contemplative Dialogue: The Inquiry Process in Mindfulness-Based Interventions (2016);

By Susan Woods MSW LICSW, Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP, and Evan Collins MD FRCPC

Suggested Reading

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Teaching Mindfulness; Donald McCown, Diane Reibel and Marc S. Micozzi

Here For Now; Elana Rosenbaum

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion; Christopher Germer

Frequently Asked Questions

I am ying in for the training. What are my options and what do you recommend?
See our LOCATIONS page for details about travel to the retreat centers and preferred
airports. The UCSD Center for Mindfulness will set up a Ride Share Bulletin Board in
coordinating shuttle rides for those arriving by air at local airports.

What time should I plan to arrive? When do we nish?

We will begin checking people into the retreat at 1 pm on the rst day of the training.
However, it may be possible for you to arrive before 1pm and have access to your room. We
ask that you plan on arriving no later than 5pm so that we can begin with the full group in
attendance at dinnertime. We plan to end the retreat by 1:00 pm on the last day so please
plan your travel accordingly, using the time guidelines above. Sometimes situations arise in
which people have to leave the retreat earlier than noon on the last day but we strongly urge
you to avoid this if at all possible.

Is there wireless service/cellular phone use?

Please do not expect to get consistent, reliable wireless internet service while at the retreat
center. It is most advisable to leave your computer at home because of the retreat nature of
the training, however we recognize that sometimes computer use is a necessity. Most cellular
phones will work in this location. Again, however given the nature of the training there will be
limited opportunities to use them, so informing those who may need to contact you of these
limitations ahead of time will be helpful.

Is it possible to stay extra nights at the facility or arrive a day or two early?
The retreat center is often booked both right before and right after our training, so arriving
early or staying an extra night or two after the retreat is over is not likely to be a possibility.
You can of course arrange to stay at lodging near the retreat center if you would like to extend
your stay. Contact us directly at mindfulness@ucsd.edu to make such arrangements.

What do I need to bring?

If it is at all possible, please bring a meditation cushion (zafu) and a yoga mat. We will have a
few cushions but not enough to go around, so if you have one and can squeeze it into your
luggage or bring it as a carry-on please consider doing so. It is always advisable to check the
weather forecast prior to traveling, to help guide you in proper clothing choices.

The relatively remote location makes security a minor concern, but we do want people to
know that with shared sleeping quarters and very limited availability of keys to lock rooms, we
highly recommend leaving valuable items at home to reduce the possibility of anything being
lost or stolen. Certainly some of us will have vehicles where such items can be secured if this
is necessary.

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What should I expect regarding the format of the training?

This training is taught in a retreat format, which means there is a great deal of mindfulness
practice embedded in the training, and we want to reiterate that now so you are not surprised
when you get here. The venue very much facilitates this format; we will will meet, eat and be
housed in a relatively secluded area. There are no other large groups planned in the center
that week so it should be relatively quiet and secluded. The rooms are clean and comfortable,
but not by any means luxurious.

What should I read prior to arriving?

Check the “Schedule and Required Reading” page of the speci c training you are registered to
attend.

What if I require some special accommodations or have dietary restrictions?

While you are asked to note speci c food restrictions on your registration application, if there
are any additional food or medical concerns we should be aware of please let us know of
these in advance so we may assist you.

Registration Fees

June 18-24, 2017 • Centro Espírito Santo e Missão, Barcelos, Portugal

Early-Bird Rate
$100 “Early-Bird Discount” if you register and pay On or Before On or After
in full on or before April 18, 2017. April 18, 2017 April 19, 2017
Registration $945 $1045
Portuguese Citizens $845 $945
Room & Board and Local Fees
Single or Double Occupancy €340 €340
Payable in cash upon arrival.
Dormitory Room (female) & Board and Local
€310 €310
Fees. Payable in cash upon arrival.

1. Fees shown above are in US dollars except for Room & Board Fee.
2. Room & Board fee is payable in Euro (cash) upon arrival.
3. Registration fee does not include standard room and board charge.
4. Upon submission of your registration your application will be reviewed for prerequisites and you will
be contacted when it has been formally accepted.
5. Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee.

Register OnlineMake a payment or Change your registration

September 24-30, 2017 • EarthRise Retreat Center, Petaluma, CA
Early-Bird Rate
$100 “Early-Bird Discount” if you register and pay On or Before On or After
in full on or before July 24, 2017. July 24, 2017 July 25, 2017
Registration $1445 $1545
UC San Diego Faculty / Staff $1345 $1445
Room and Board Single Occupancy $1350 $1350
Room and Board Double Occupancy $1030 $1030

1. Registration fee does not include standard room and board charge.
2. Upon submission of your registration your application will be reviewed for prerequisites and you will
be contacted when it has been formally accepted.

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3. Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee.

Register OnlineMake a payment or Change your registration

March 19-25, 2018 • Duncan Conference Center, Delray Beach, FL
Early-Bird Rate
$100 “Early-Bird Discount” if you register and pay On or Before On or After
in full on or before January 19, 2018. January 19, 2018 January 20, 2018
Registration $1445 $1545
UC San Diego Faculty / Staff $1345 $1445
Room and Board Single Occupancy $1145 $1145
Room and Board Double Occupancy $825 $825

1. Registration fee does not include standard room and board charge.
2. Upon submission of your registration your application will be reviewed for prerequisites and you will
be contacted when it has been formally accepted.
3. Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee.

Register OnlineMake a payment or Change your registration

September 8-14, 2018 • Sedona Mago Retreat Center, Sedona, AZ
Early-Bird Rate
$100 “Early-Bird Discount” if you register and pay On or Before On or After
in full on or before July 8, 2018 July 8, 2018 July 9, 2018
Registration $1445 $1545
UC San Diego Faculty / Staff $1345 $1445
Room and Board Single Occupancy $1315 $1315
Room and Board Double Occupancy $995 $995

1. Registration fee does not include standard room and board charge.
2. Upon submission of your registration your application will be reviewed for prerequisites and you will
be contacted when it has been formally accepted.
3. Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee.

Register OnlineMake a payment or Change your registration

Continuing Education Credit Fees

Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for an additional fee
Psychologists, Psychotherapists (LCSW, MFT, LPC) $75

Partial Payments

Partial payments are acceptable; however a non-refundable and non-transferable minimum

deposit is due upon registration.

Please be aware that the early-bird rate is available for all participants who register and pay
their balance in full by the early-bird deadline (see registration information above). All early-
bird rate participants who have a remaining balance on or after the early-bird deadline will
have their fees automatically adjusted to the General Session Rate.

All remaining balances must be paid in full 30 days prior to the start of the training or your
registration will be cancelled for non-payment and you will not be permitted to attend.
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Cancellation Policy

A refund (minus your $300 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit) will be made for
cancellations submitted in writing 30 days prior to the training. No refunds will be allowed
after that date.

In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is
responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee and not for transportation, hotel
accommodations or any miscellaneous expenses.

Required Application Form

Upon submission of your registration, you will be required to ll out an online MBSR Teacher
Training Intensive Application. The link to the application form will be included in your
con rmation email.

If you have already registered for the training, you can access the online application form
here.

Your application for this training will not be taken under consideration until the application
form has been received via email. Should your quali cations not be accepted for admittance,
a full refund will be granted.

Certification Programs

MBSR Teacher Certification

MBSR Mentorship
MSC Teacher Certification
MSC Mentorship
MBCT Teacher Certification
MBCT Mentorship
Mindful Eating – Conscious Living (ME-CL) Teacher Certification

Professional Training

A 5-Day Mindfulness Retreat Training

Little Flower Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training
MABT: Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy
MBCP: Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting
MBCT: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBEB: Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance Teacher Training Intensive
MBRP: Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
MBSR & MBCT ATTI: Advanced Teacher Training Intensive for MBSR and MBCT Teachers
MBSR TTI: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Intensive
MBSR TTP: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Practicum
ME-CL1: Mindful Eating-Conscious Living: A Foundational Professional Training
ME-CL2: Mindful Eating-Conscious Living: Deepening your Practice and Skills

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MFY: Making Friends with Yourself: A Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Teens & Young
Adults Teacher Training
mPEAK CTI: Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness & Knowledge Coach Training
Intensive
MSC: Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A 5-Day Residential Intensive Inspired by MBSR
Ultimate Courage: Self-Compassion Training Workshop for Men

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San Diego, CA 92122-0980
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