This course will be held at The Centre for Mindfulness Studies (180 Sudbury Street Toronto, ON M6J 0A8) in the Gabriella room. 

Registrants must attend all in-class sessions to complete the course.  If you miss any of the scheduled dates, you will need to re-register into the course at a later date. 

• July 8th, 2019,  7:00pm - 9:00pm ONLINE 
• July 10th, 2019, 10:00 am - 4:30pm
• July 17th, 2019, 10:00 am - 4:30pm
• July 24th, 2019, 10:00 am - 4:30pm

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The benefits of social/emotional learning (SEL) cannot be denied. In fact, studies have shown that students who have SEL as part of their curriculum are higher achieving, better behaved and have more positive relationships with the adults in their lives. This course is designed for educators, social workers, health professionals, and/or anyone else interested in integrating Social and Emotional Learning and secular mindfulness in their individual school or workplace environments. Over the course of 4 sessions, participants will have garnered the skills and knowledge needed to successfully implement Mindfulness Without Borders’ (MWB) Mindfulness Ambassadors Program, in both youth and adult populations. Learners are eligible to receive a Mindfulness Ambassador Program Facilitator certification from Mindfulness without Borders.

• Facilitation strategies to lead 12 evidence-based lesson plans, home assignments, and mindfulness practices.
• Present moment tools to better your ability to deal with difficult emotions, stress, and anxiety.
• Strategies to conduct age-appropriate discussions that help individuals build upon their inherent strengths, enhance social-emotional competence and foster a more compassionate understanding of the world that surrounds them.
• Strategies to both develop a personal mindfulness practice as well as the techniques necessary to lead others in the delivery of MWB's evidence-based practices.
• Participants are required to complete a Facilitation practicum. Participants are expected to assemble groups of 8-12 participants to practice their MAP Facilitation skill sets for 6 sessions following the completion of the in course instruction.

 

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• Identify individual gifts and talents through creative workshops.
• Develop an appreciation for inclusivity and diversity through shared learning activities.
• Increase present moment awareness through mindfulness practices.
• Strengthen social skills through group conversations.
• Cultivate compassion and empathy for self and others through daily interaction.

This course will be held Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm EST at CSI Annexe 720 Bathurst Street

• Every Wednesday, October 16th - December 4th, 2019

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The Mindful@Work program was developed to mitigate the challenges and stresses of the modern workplace. The curriculum draws from the scientific expertise and collaborated works of a variety of internationally-respected leaders, including neuroscientist Dr.Richard Davidson, psychologist Daniel Goleman and Design Thinking leader, Peter Block. The collective insights of these forward-thinkers coupled with our experience in emotional intelligence in education come together to create the deeply textured, well rounded Mindful@Work curriculum. Based on neuroscience, emotional intelligence and mindfulness, our qualified instructors teach tools to help individuals better manage stress, cope with anxiety, increase self-esteem, and foster deeper connections both in and out of the workplace.

• Explore present moment tools to better your ability to regulate difficult emotions during stressful situations.
• Opportunities to connect with peers and have conversations about your life experience in the context of emotional intelligence theories.
• Learn strategies to develop a personal mindfulness practice that makes sense for you.

The benefits of social & emotional learning (SEL) cannot be denied. In fact, studies have shown that students who have SEL as part of their curriculum are higher achieving and have more positive relationships with the adults in their lives as well as their peers. This course is designed for educators, social workers, health professionals, and/or anyone else interested in integrating Social and Emotional Learning and secular mindfulness in their individual workplace or classroom environments.

Over the course of 8 online sessions, participants will garner the skills and knowledge needed to successfully implement Mindfulness Without Borders’ evidence-based curriculum, The Mindfulness Ambassadors Program. Learners are eligible to receive a Mindfulness Ambassador Program Facilitator Certification upon successful completion and are then allowed to use this curriculum with the communities you serve. All course components, attendance, and participation are mandatory in each of the 8 online sessions.

• 12 lesson plans based on social-emotional intelligence and secular mindfulness practices to work with emotions, manage stress and strengthen well-being
• Diverse facilitation skills based on the art and practice of council to catalyze key program discussions and connections
• Facilitation strategies to lead lesson plans, assignments, and mindfulness practices to individuals, small and/or large group settings
• Instructions and facilitation strategies to troubleshoot challenges that may emerge
• Instructions and mentoring support for practical delivery of lesson plans
• Access to program evaluations, partnership development strategies and ongoing mentorship from MWB Faculty

 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm EST, January 22nd – March 11th, 2020

• Session 1, Jan 22nd: About MWB and The Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP)
• Session 2, Jan 29th: About Secular Mindfulness and MAP pillars
• Session 3, Feb 5th: About Social and Emotional Learning Theories
• Session 4, Feb 12th: Core Protocols & Facilitation Practicum
• Session 5, Feb 19th: Group Techniques & Facilitation Practicum
• Session 6, Feb 26th: Research & Facilitation Practicum
• Session 7, March 4th: Course Review & Facilitation Practicum
• Session 8, March 11th: Facilitation Practicum Review and Next Steps

Registrants must attend all in-class sessions to complete the course.  If you miss any of the scheduled dates, you will need to re-register into the course at a later date.

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