Further Education Programme in MBSR-MBCT Teacher Training
2015-2016
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VIU8501
- 30 ECTS
Prerequisite(s)
Videreutdanning i oppmerksomt nærvær or equivalent
Expected learning outcomes
The candidate has advanced knowledge in the following areas:
- The theoretical, philosophical and pedagogical foundations of MBSR/MBCT
- The relationship between mindfulness and
- Communication
- Perception and stress
- Emotions
- Chronic pain
- Self-care and compassion
- The role of the MBSR/MBCT teacher
The candidate knows the exercises specific to MBSR/MBCT and the similarities and differences between the two programs.
Skills
- The candidate can create learning materials used in MBSR/MBCT
- The candidate can identify potential participants that are suited to take part in MBSR/MBCT and those that are not suited
- The candidate can carry out a MBSR/MBCT course professionally and ethically
- The candidate is able to work with course participants’ questions and difficulties
- The candidate can ensure his/her own well-being
- The candidate can reflect on her/his own work and adjust this through the mentoring process.
- The candidate is able to review scientific research on MBSR/MBCT.
General competencies
- The candidate has knowledge of professional and ethical issues and is able to initiate professional and ethical discussions related to mindfulness
- The candidate can apply their knowledge and skills in new areas
- The candidate can communicate independent work both in writing, verbally and through other appropriate forms of expression
- The candidate can communicate about relevant professional issues
- The candidate can contribute to innovation.
Topic(s)
- The structure and content of the MBSR program
- The structure and content of the MBCT program
- Body Scan
- Sitting meditation
- Bodywork and gentle yoga
- Facilitating inquiry
- Research on mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions
- Stress
- Mindfulness and emotions
- Aspects of pedagogy in an MBSR/MBCT course
- The teacher-student relationship
- The code of ethics
- How does an MBSR/MBCT teacher take care of his/her own well-being
Teaching Methods
Other
Teaching Methods (additional text)
- lectures
- discussions
- exercises
- student presentations
- peer mentoring in groups
Form(s) of Assessment
Other
Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)
The assessment form consists of three separate parts:
- A digital copy of a thesis in English between 4000-5000 words (including signed confirmation of completed mentoring sessions and in addition, when required, of the meditation guidance sessions and/or yoga training).
- Digital audio recordings of the Body Scan, Sitting Meditation and Mindful Bodywork/Yoga given to participants in her own course.
- A digital copy of the student handbook given to participants in his/her own eight-week MBSR course.
All three parts must be separately passed, in order to pass the whole course.
Grading Scale
Pass/Failure
External/internal examiner
Assessed by two internal examiners.
Re-sit examination
Must be completed within one year of the original exam. That is, all work must be completed within two and a half years after starting the course.
Coursework Requirements
Students will continuously document their own work through participation in a discussion forum on the web-based learning platform Fronter. All posts will be accessible to the rest of the class within Fronter. Posts may be written in Norwegian or English. A list of hand-in deadlines with be given out at the first module.
- A minimum of 20 discussion posts;
- A learning and development post (min 400 words)
- An autobiography post (min 600 words)
- Six module posts (min 200 words)
- Six literature posts (min 200 words)
- Six practicum posts (min 200 words)
- In addition each student will submit eight written reflections, one for each week of the eight-week course and the day of mindfulness, to their mentor two days prior to mentoring. Each reflection should be between 500-600 words.
Teaching Materials
Brach, T. (2003)Radical Acceptance
Chodron, P. (2005)When Things Fall Apart
Crane, R. (2009)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Distinctive Features
Gunaratana, B. H. (2011)Mindfulness in Plain English
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2004) Wherever You Go There You Are
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005) GuidedMindfulness Meditation Series 1 Audio CD
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013)Full Catastrophe Living
Lehrhaupt, L., P. Meibert (2015)Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: The MBSR Program for Enhancing Health and Vitality
Santorelli, S. (2000) Heal Thyself
Segal, Z., M. Williams, J. Teasdale (2012) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression,Second Edition.
Teasdale, J., M. Williams, Z. Segal, J. Kabat-Zinn (2007) The Mindful Way Through Depression
Williams, M., J. Kabat-Zinn (Eds.) (2013)Mindfulness: Diverse Perspectives on its Meaning, Origins and Applications
Williams, M. (2013) Mindfulness Meditation with Mark William: Guided Meditation for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (audio)
Williams, M., D. Penman (2011)Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Other teaching materials and Audio CDs will either be distributed during the training sessions or made available for download on an online server.