Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training Program (AMTTP)
Skills / Knowledge
- Mindfulness Studies
- Personal Practice Maturation and Development
- Teaching Methodology, Training and Supervision
- Contemporary Mindfulness Applications
- Cultural Competency
- Professional Development
Earning Criteria
Required
Accepted students should have: A minimum 2 years of regular mindfulness meditation practice
Accepted students should have: Attended at least 1 mindfulness meditation retreat of a minimum of 5 days with a qualified instructor. More than 1 retreat is highly recommended.
Accepted students should have: Attended a mindfulness course like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) or equivalent
Supervising teachers: Must have a minimum of 10 years of advanced mindfulness experience and personal practice, and 5 years of teaching experience as evidenced by verifiable personal statement on application.
Students teaching skills: Should be observed live or on video for at least 2×30 minutes and provided feedback in written and verbal form a minimum of two times. (Mid-program and final)
Opportunities for personal contact between students and supervising teachers must be available in the form of individual or group teaching or mentoring sessions as demonstrated by program curricula.