MTT 300 Faculty
MTT 300 Faculty


EMI's MTT Learning Outcomes
1) Knowledge: acquire knowledge of the classical and modern scientific foundations of mindfulness.
2) Personal Practice: Establish a consistent mindfulness meditation and mindful movement practice for enhanced teaching context and personal wellness.
3) Well-Being Skills: develop practical skills in building resilience, compassion, and empathy and in teaching these same skills to students / supporting students in doing the same.
4) Ability to Guide Students: develop skills in guiding basic mindfulness practices including mindfulness of body and breath, body scan, and compassion meditation.
5) Group Facilitation Skills: Develop a trauma-informed, effective teaching and facilitation style to skillfully engage with individuals and facilitate small groups.
6) Cultural Humility: Develop the knowledge, skill, and sensitivity required to teach mindfulness and facilitate mindfulness-based interventions in a manner appropriate to the interest, cultural and educational background, and health status of the individuals and groups you are working with, especially at-risk individuals, vulnerable populations, and underserved communities.
EMI's MTT Training Includes
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Two Weekend Practice Retreats (Friday night to Sunday) (online)
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Two Training Practicum Retreats: You will be doing a short presentation and getting coaching from faculty and peers, as well as practicums on various aspects of teaching. (online or in-person)
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Online Coursework: Six months of online coursework with discussions, self-reflection assignments, required readings, and quizzes. New topics open weekly. Courses of study include:
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Four Foundations of Mindfulness
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Loving Kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy & Equanimity
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The Scientific Foundations of Mindfulness
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The Art of Teaching includes group facilitation, presence, teaching as practice, ethics, and more.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
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Engaged Applications: prisons, working with youth, environmental issues, homelessness, law enforcement, and more.
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Group Practice: There are several options to practice with past and present MTT students online daily.
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Bi-Weekly Group Calls ten one-hour zoom calls in a group of 6-8 people led by one of our Faculty group leaders. This allows you to connect with your peers for shared learning, practice teaching, and support.
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Topical (online) Workshops on various teaching methods.
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Two private mentoring (one hour) sessions with your group leader.
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Additional requirements for certification:
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Submission of a 10-page curriculum final project for a beginner mindfulness class.
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Final (online) Exam: covering all coursework
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Submission of one 15-minute recording with you teaching a small group.
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35 hours of teaching mindfulness in a group setting.
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You will have one year to complete all of the above to qualify for certification.
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