Meditation Teacher Training Course
Holistic counseling skills for meditation teachers
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MODULES
(min 120 hours)
12 Modules
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DURATION
Course duration: 3 months of part-time
Part-time: 10 hours study per week x 12 weeks
Full time: 20 hours of study per week x 6 weeks
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CERTIFICATION
IICT Recognised certification:
Certified Meditation Teacher
Holistic Counselling Skills for Meditation Teachers
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Intitials Graduates can use: Mbe.MedTeach
Certificate in Meditation Teacher Training
Applications:
Payment Options
Upfront = $1,190
Payment Plan = $1,300 ( $400 Deposit and 3 x monthly instalments of $300 )
Upcoming course dates;
25th August 2024
Course Modules
Module One - 10 Hours
Foundation Studies in Meditation
- History and theory of meditation
- Meditation in the western world
- Brainwaves in meditation
- Meditation techniques and styles
- Developing meditation routines
- Deepening and refining your practice
Module Two - 10 Hours
Understanding the cause & effects of
stress
- Understanding stress
- Psychological causes of stress
- The Fight-or-flight response
- Physiology of the stress response
- Human behavioral manifestations of fight-or-flight Negative effects of the stress response in humans Positive stress
- Stress management
- Meditation development and practice
- Chakra meditation
- Concentrative meditation
- Mindfulness meditation
Module Three - 10 Hours
Foundations of human happiness
- The psychology of happiness
- Subconscious programming and reprogramming
- States of mind
- Fundamentals of self-image
- The pursuit of happiness
- Subconscious programming and reprogramming Guided meditation (creative visualization)
Module Four - 10 Hours
Tools for healing
- Tools for healing
- Positive thinking skills
- Foundations of mind-body medicine
- Meditation as a healing tool & hypnotic states
- Journaling and gratitude
- Understanding affirmations
- Tools for developing a positive self-image
- Meditation as a healing tool
- Movement meditation
Module Five - 10 Hours
Meditation styles and techniques
- Poses and positions
- Breathwork
- Chakras and energy meditation
- Guided meditation & creative visualisation
- Mantras and affirmations in meditation
- Gentle seated movement meditation (formally chair yoga)
Module Six - 10 Hours
Teaching
- Before you teach
- Talking to groups & group leadership skills
- Answering questions about meditation
- Leading guided meditations
- Overcoming obstacles to meditation practice
- Creating safe and effective teaching environments
- Group leadership skills
Module Seven - 10 Hours
Working with specific groups
- Teaching various meditation styles
- Working with teenagers
- Working with people with physical disabilities
- Working with people with emotional disorders
- Working with health care professionals
- Business clients and corporate groups
- Dealing with difficult clients
Module Eight - 10 Hours
Counselling & coaching skills for
meditation teachers
- A client-centred approach
- Your role as a holistic counsellor
- Building the foundations of happiness
Equipment - Outcomes of holistic counselling
- The holistic counselling sessions
- Assessment and introspection
- Goal setting
- Support Part
- Listening skills
- Holistic counselling tools for meditation teachers
- Life charting
- Reflection time
- Needs assessment chart
- Gratitude journal
- Worry time
- Positive thinking skills
- Affirmations
- Meditation as a healing tool
Module Nine - 10 Hours
Designing and facilitating classes and
workshops
- Designing courses and workshops
- Integrity and intentions
- Setting the scene
- Creating strong foundations for your groups
- Understanding learning styles
- Choosing your teaching style
- Terrific teaching techniques and tips
- Student management
- Working with seniors
- Choosing venues
Module Ten - 10 Hours
Virtual, corporate, and community
settings
- Corporate stress management workshops –
- Includes corporate teachers course manual.
- Approaching community groups and organisations
- Volunteer and community work
- Teaching online – Using Zoom
- Corporate stress management
Module Eleven - 10 Hours
Holistic small business management
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Your public profile
- Fundamentals of customer service
- Maintaining student/client records
- Charging for your services
- Running a small home office
- Joining organisations
- Insurance and legalities
Module Twelve - 10 Hours
Marketing: The key to success
- Understanding the power of branding
- Targeted marketing and advertising
- Building your community
- How to find and use free advertising
- Public image
- Final review
- Your graduation