Two day Introduction to
Guiding Mindfulness
Accredited & Highly Evaluated Training – Designed and Delivered by a Reg. NZ Teacher
Mindfulness Teacher Training Certificate Course based on the latest research and techniques on teaching mindfulness
As the benefits from Mindfulness practices are becoming more widely recognised and known, there is now a growing demand in schools and work places for Mindfulness training and trained Mindfulness facilitators. This is an opportunity for everyone, including teachers social workers and human resource persons, who can see the value of attention training and mindfulness exercises, to develop the skills to help others improve focus, mental resilience and impulse control.
In this 2 day certificate course you will not only be introduced to and learn the the powerful Mindfulness techniques that are helping individuals from all walks of life to have more balance and focus in their lives. You will also receive the tools and training to teach these techniques to anyone around you, including students and children.
Proven & Successful Methods
The course is based on the successful programme Mindful NZ Schools has been running the past four years as well as latest research and techniques on teaching mindfulness designed by the original MBSR members
who trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Mindfulness is a natural state of being human, yet in our increasingly distracted and fragmented world we now have to ‘teach’ mindfulness to re-empower people with their own natural ability to restore the fragmented mind to a state of wholeness and presence.
But Mindfulness can’t be learnt by talking or reading about it because Mindfulness is experiential. To be able to teach mindfulness you need to understand how it works from the inside out.
First-Hand Experience
The course gives you the background, science, practices and techniques to teach/guide others and to establish a regular practice yourself.
This is an interactive course covering theory, activities and practices. You will have the opportunity to deepen your contact with your natural intelligence and intuition, be empowered by the discovery that you can self-manage your thoughts and emotions. Participants also get the chance to guide classes for first-hand experience.
Full Documentation
In these 2 days we will cover so much ground and learn so many things that it would be almost impossible to remember it all afterwards but the best thing is that you don’t need to. You will get printed (or digital if you prefer) documentation on all aspects of what we learnt in the course.
For example:
- Templates on how to build dynamic and engaging lessons for children and adults.
- A Mindfulness Facilitator Manual with key points for guiding and leading mindfulness sessions with inspiring and pedagogical tips on how to use language, your own authenticity and natural authority, to create a space where Mindfulness can ‘happen’ rather than ‘telling’ people what to do.
- Example scripts that you can use as a starting point when you build your own lessons.
- An 8 week workbook that cover all main mindfulness exercises; breathing. listening, eating etc.
- A powerpoint presentation with over 40 slides that you can use freely as a resource.
- plus ongoing support, audio links etc.
NEW! – 8 Week Online Course
When you register you also get access to a complete self-paced online course to establish your own mindfulness practice.
INCLUDING:
- A 60 page Mindfulness Training Manual covering eight week lessons in downloadable PDF format
- Guided Mindfulness audios for each weeks exercises that you can listen to on any device.
- Videos Recommended videos and talks to watch as a complement to the course
- Webinars invitation to members only webinars to expand and go deeper, share insights and ask questions.
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In Short-What will you learn?
This training will give you a resource to improve everyone’s, including students and children’s ability to deal with stress and anxiety as well as improve attention and focus and cultivate kindness and empathy. Activities and practices will be taught to help engage students in the mindfulness process and assist in internalising the mindfulness process.How Can Mindfulness Help?
Why should we teach Mindfulness to students and children?
Studies have shown that emotional regulation, social behaviour and academic achievement have noticeably improved for those who have received Mindfulness instructions.
Benefits such as:
- Decreased stress and anxiety
- Better sleep
- Better self-management
- Less reactivity
- Improved mental resilience
- Increased self-awareness
- Better memory
- Increased attention and focus
- Better conflict resolution skills
are common and expectable result from regular Mindfulness practice.
It doesn’t matter if you never meditated or done one Mindfulness exercise in your life, this course is for anyone who are moved to establish their own Mindfulness practice and get the tools and resources to help others to improve focus, mental resilience and impulse control.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
The course is held by Rita Riccola She is a registered NZ teacher and has been a Meditation and yoga practitioner for 25 years. She has completed courses with Mindful Schools USA. More recently she has been training teachers at Diocesan and Dilworth Junior College in Mindfulness to assist them in their effort to take the practices to their students.
“Rita is a fabulous facilitator – she made us feel extremely comfortable, was open-minded and encouraged us all to share from our diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. I came away with many very practical, easy to use exercises that I have since been using with with my classes of various ages. Thank you Rita for gifting me such a wonderful and enjoyable afternoon of learning”-Louise Dore, participant, Auckland
Course Content – Day 1 & 2
- What is Mindfulness?
- How does it work?
Evidence-based research results
and the neuroscience. - Why Teach Mindfulness to Students and Children.
- Breathing Exercise 1 and 2
- Guided Body Scan
- The STOP Method
- How to build a MIndfulness Lesson
- Tools & Resources
- How to identifying patterns of thinking and reacting that keep us trapped.
- Practical ways to work with Difficult Thoughts and Emotions.
- Turning boredom and restlessness into curiosity
- Mindful Listening-expanded awareness.
- The ‘Mountain meditation’
- Training Session – Teaching Mindfulness
- Questions and Answers, feedback/personal Enquiry into your own experience
experiential. To be able to teach mindfulness you need to understand how
it works from the inside out. Teaching mindfulness is more about guiding
people to their own mindfulness practice. It’s about co-creating an
environment where mindfulness can ‘happen’
What do you get from this Course?
The Mindfulness Teacher Training 2 day workshop
delivered some excellent material and provided
participants with some definitive tools to enable them to
develop their own teaching programs around.
Rita’s knowledge and inclusive manner of facilitating made
for an enjoyable experience.Errol Alison, participant
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COURSES IN 2019
Course in Auckland Nov 30 – Dec 1 2019
TIME & PLACE
Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Saturday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
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Course in Auckland 26-27 February 2020
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Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
MAKE A BOOKINGCourse in Auckland 12-13 May 2020
TIME & PLACE
Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
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Course in Wellington 3-4 March 2020
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Hotel Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington CBD
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
COURSES 2019
Course in Christchurch 15-16 October 2019
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
COURSES 2020
Course in Christchurch 19-20 February 2020
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
COURSES 2019
Course in Tauranga 8-9 OCTOBER 2019
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
COURSES 2020
Course in Tauranga 12-13 February 2020
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
COURSES 2020
Course in Whangarei 19-20 May 2020
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
COURSES 2020
Course in New Plymouth 26-27 May 2020
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
COURSES 2020
Course in Rotorua 2-3 June 2020
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Cost: $550
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, A Lesson Plan, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, 8 week online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
2019 COURSES
Course in Sydney November 9-10, 2019
Saturday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual,an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
6 seats left.
2020 COURSES
Course in Sydney 2-3 April
Thursday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Friday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual,an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left.
Course in Sydney 17-18 June
Wednesday: 9.30.00am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Sancta Sophia College
8 Missenden Road
Camperdown, Sydney
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual,an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left.
COURSES 2019
Melbourne 13-14 November 2019
TIME & PLACE
Wednesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue:Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
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Melbourne 16-17 November 2019
TIME & PLACE
Saturday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue:Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
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COURSES 2020
Melbourne 26-27 March 2020
TIME & PLACE
Thursday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Friday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue:Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
BOOK NOWLimited to 12 people
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Melbourne 22-23 June 2020
TIME & PLACE
Monday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue: Hotel Best Western Plus, 225 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
BOOK NOWLimited to 12 people
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COURSES 2019
Brisbane 2-3 November 2019
Saturday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
4 seats left
COURSES 2020
Brisbane 7-8 April 2020
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
Brisbane 10-11 June 2020
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Tattersall’s Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
8 seats left
COURSES 2019
Coolangatta 29-30 October 2019
Tuesday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: Green Mount Beach Hotel, 1 Hill St, Coolangatta
Cost: $495
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
6 seats left
COURSES 2020
Perth 9-10 March 2020
Monday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Perth
Cost: $595
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
10 seats left
COURSES 2020
Adelaide 14-15 March 2020
Saturday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Adelaide
Cost: $595
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
10 seats left
COURSES 2020
Hobart 21-22 March 2020
Saturday: 9.30.am-3.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am-3.30pm
TIME & PLACE
Venue: To be advised, Central Hobart
Cost: $595
Including: Morning tea, Mindfulness Teaching Manual, an 8 week Mindfulness Workbook, online course and ongoing support.
Limited to 12 people
10 seats left
Who is the course for?
What Participants Say
“What I liked best about the 2 day training was the relaxed, knowledgeable approach to Mindfulness”.
-Laura, Melbourne
“I liked the pace, experiential learning and the facilitators sharing her experience”
Alison, Sydney
“I’ve learnt valuable human, approachable ways to bring Mindfulness to my school and my own life”
Peter, Sydney
“ I’ve learnt that you can choose to change. The interaction between participants was especially valuable”
– Jen, Sydney
“Rita is a fabulous facilitator – she made us feel extremely comfortable, was open minded and encouraged us all to share from our diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. I came away with many very practical, easy to use exercises that I have since been using with with my classes of various ages. Thank you Rita for gifting me such a wonderful and enjoyable afternoon of learning”.
-Louise Dore, Auckland
“I found Rita’s expert and gentle facilitating a wonderful way to explore mindfulness personally, whilst also guiding me to share mindfulness with others”.
-Suzanne Henwood, Auckland
“The Mindfulness Teacher Training 2 day workshop delivered some excellent material and provided participants with some definitive tools to enable them to develop their own teaching programs around. Rita’s knowledge and inclusive manner of facilitating made for an enjoyable experience”.
-Errol Alison, Wellington
“What I liked best about the course was the practical nature and the openness to ask questions”
-Wendy, Sydney
“I’ve learnt very practical strategies and meaningful discussions of experiences”
-Sarah, Christchurch
“With Mindfulness training you are not adding to your knowledge in the
traditional sense – you are in fact removing some of the mental clutter
that is holding you back from being naturally mindful and in a state of
equilibrium”.Rita Riccola
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MINDFULNESS?
Mindfulness is a natural state of being human yet in our increasingly distracting
and fragmented world we now ‘teach’ mindfulness to re-empower
people with their own natural ability to restore the fragmented mind
to a state of wholeness and presence and to come in contact with the
calmness and stillness beneath the often, over-burdened mind.
HOW DOES MINDFULNESS WORK?
“Practicing Mindfulness has been shown to alter the structure and function of the brain, which is what allows us to learn, acquire new abilities, and improve memory.” DR. ROMIE MUSHTAQ
Mindfulness trains the mind to be observant and responsive to the many challenges we face every day.
Harvard, Oxford and Stanford Universities offer Mindfulness courses. Mindfulness is not just a trend but a proven method for success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mindfulness is a way of noticing where your attention is in the present moment without judging it good or bad. It’s about not wandering off into an imagined future or going over the past but fully engaging right here right now.
Through guided, simple easy-to-do practisies you are training the mind to be more present in the moment. resulting in it to be less anxious, more alert and alive.
- Who over-thinks
- Thinks anxiously as a regular behavior.
- Stressed people
- People who engage in constant negative self-talk
- People who can’t sleep because of incessant inner chatter
- People who operate on ‘auto-pilot’ and are always ‘on’..
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NON RELIGIOUS
There is no religion, dogma or beliefs attached to Mindfulness. Mindfulness has it’s roots in many contemplative practices but doesn’t require or impose on anyones belief systems. It’s a mental activity that has proven to be of great benefit for maintaining physical, mental and emotional balance.
The many benefits of Mindfulness have been well documented especially in the past 30 years since Jon Kabat-Zinn established the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme that has led to the wide-spread, evidence based research and the acceptance of these non-religious, practical exercises anyone can do.
Mindfulness practice doesn’t require any preparation or beforehand knowledge about meditation. Anyone can experience the effect from these simple exercises.