MBTF Teacher Training
Kind to Mind offers the 3-day Mindfulness-Based Training in Forgiveness (MBTF) Teacher Treaining. See below for a more detailed description.
Agenda
Mindfulness-Based Training in Forgiveness (MBTF) Teacher Training
The MBTF Teacher Training offers the opportunity to become acquainted with the rationale and background of the group-based MBTF, to learn to work with the curriculum and to guide forgiveness-focused exercises yourself. You will be intensively introduced to the content of the MBTF Teacher Training. The personal experience and deepening of the exercises are given plenty of space. In addition, the emphasis is on becoming familiar with working with the curriculum and guiding forgiveness-focused exercises yourself. More specifically, the following goals are:
Deepening your understanding of forgiveness
You will develop a deep understanding of the principles and psychological processes behind forgiveness, inspired by mindfulness and compassion.
Practical skills
You will learn specific forgiveness exercises and methodologies that you can immediately apply in your work with clients or groups.
Integration into practice
You will discover how to integrate forgiveness processes authentically and effectively into your existing methodologies and coaching programs.
Guiding Forgiveness Processes
You develop the skill to support individuals and groups in navigating complex and emotional forgiveness issues, with empathy, compassion and professionalism (including skills in mindful dialogue or 'inquiry').
Self-reflection and professionalization
You reflect on your own experiences and beliefs about forgiveness, further developing yourself as a trainer and becoming more authentic in your guidance.
For whom?
The MBTF Teacher Training is designed for trainers in, for example, MBSR, MBCT, Breathworks, MSC, MBCL or ACT who want to deepen their own practice. Perhaps you want to deepen your work as a (mindfulness) trainer and / or teach the MBTF training yourself as a deepening training for those who are at least one year familiar with the practice of mindfulness. However, the training is also suitable for social workers, teachers, coaches and other professionals who have experience in mindfulness-based work and want to learn to work forgivingly (in groups or individually) in their work environment.
Eligibility criteria
The MBTF Teacher Training is suitable for you when you...
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You have (substantially) completed an accredited teacher training program in MBSR, MBCT, Breathworks, MBCL, MSC and/or ACT.
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Or: you work professionally with people and have, preferably, experience and training in guiding mindfulness-based methodologies (such as mindfulness exercises from MBSR/MBCT, ACT, MSC or DGT) and you have followed at least an 8-week mindfulness training MBSR/MBCT or one year of experience with mindfulness meditation.
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You have participated in an experiential online MBTF of six weekly sessions or in a 3-day experiential MBTF on site, in which the exercises and core themes of the MBTF are offered.
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You are willing to participate in exercises in the roles of teacher or facilitator, participant and observer, in small and larger subgroups, and to give and receive feedback respectfully.
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You are willing to take responsibility for your own health and physical, psychological and interpersonal functioning.
Content
What will be addressed - Forgiveness
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Basic principles of forgiveness
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What is forgiveness? Myths and misconceptions of and distinctions between acceptance and reconciliation.
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Benefits of forgiveness and difficulties in the process.
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Forms and dimensions of forgiveness
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Self-forgiveness, forgiveness toward others and receiving forgiveness.
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Decisional and emotional forgiveness.
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Psychological and emotional aspects
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Emotion regulation systems and the role of mindfulness and compassion.
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Dealing with pain, resistance, shame and guilt.
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Models and methodologies
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Four steps of Enright, Tutu's fourfold path.
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Rituals such as Ubuntu and Ho'oponopono.
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The narcissus of forgiveness as an overview model.
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Practical exercises
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Meditations such as breathing with hardness (tonglen).
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Self-compassion exercises and visualizations.
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Boundaries and ethical considerations
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Considerations in asking for forgiveness.
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Barriers and ethical boundaries in the process.
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What will be addressed - Teaching skills
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Structure and building up of training sessions
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Design and structure sessions for various audiences.
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Plenary sessions, interpersonal explorations and group dynamics.
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Guidance and communication
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Compassionate communication and creating a safe learning environment.
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Dealing with resistance, trauma reactions and emotional challenges.
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Practice and feedback
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Guiding forgiveness exercises and mindful dialogue.
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Reflecting on cases and receiving and giving feedback.
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Connection of theory and practice
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Integration of scientific knowledge (e.g. neuroscience, psychology) into the training.
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Link to personal and professional contexts of participants.
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Self-reflection and professional growth
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Personal reflection on the role of teacher versus therapist.
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Development of empathy and authenticity as teacher.
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Aftercare and support
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Evaluation of learning goals and growth processes.
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Access to additional materials, peer review and supervision.
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Practicalities
Location
The MBTF Teacher Training takes place at Senz GGZ, a beautiful location in the middle of the woods, centrally located in the Netherlands. Full address: Driebergsestraatweg 9, 3941 ZS, Doorn, the Netherlands.
Costs
The MBTF Teacher Training costs € 695,- (incl. VAT).
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Including teaching material, tea/coffee, and lunch on site.
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Excluding literature and stay.
Research
To date, research is lacking on forgiveness. Therefore, we developed a questionnaire in collaboration with an experienced researcher. We would appreciate it if you would be willing to fill out the questionnaire anonymously via an e-mail link at the start and after the end of the training.
Proof of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the MBTF Teacher Training.
Registration
Anyone who has attended the MBTF Teacher Training can, if desired, be included in a register of trainers or 'MBTF Trainers' and social workers working with compassion-focused methodologies or 'Professionals working with MBTF'.
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MBTF Teacher. Those who are certified MBSR/MBCT/Breathworks trainers (category 1 with the VMBN) and offer the formal MBTF group training as a whole as a follow-up to MBSR/MBCT. Inclusion as an MBTF Teacher is only done if the MBTF group training (minimum 4 participants) is led by the teacher under the supervision of a recognized MBTF supervisor. The supervision involves a minimum of two live/zoom sessions of 50-60 minutes per session. The costs are settled with the supervisor.
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Professional working with MBTF. This register is for professionals who wish to work with elements and exercises from the MBTF and apply this individually or in groups in the profession and setting in which they work and when this fits within their professional code of conduct. Inclusion in this register is possible directly after the training; supervision is not required.
Meet the teachers.
Is a former monk (6 years) and health care nurse. He has practiced vipassana meditation since 1979 and studied Buddhist psychology. Currently, Frits works as a mindfulness and compassion teacher in mental health care, and he is a teacher and trainer at various mindfulness training institutes in the Netherlands and abroad, for the general public, as well as for healthcare professionals.