Get the Skills & Confidence to Facilitate Mindfulness using Successful Methods

Experience the Transformative
Power Of Mindfulness

2 Day Certificate To Establish Practice & Guiding Mindfulness

MBSR Based Interactive Course Covering Polyvagal Theory, Meditation Activities & Practices

Get Accreditation & The Confidence To Teach – Help Others To Find Purpose, Calm & Joy

COURSE DURATION: 2 DAYS
ACCREDITED: Yes
CERTIFICATE: Yes
WHEN: 10-11 April, 29-30 May 2024 etc.
WHERE: Online (Zoom), face-to-face in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
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As the benefits from Mindfulness practices are becoming more widely recognised and known, there is now a real opportunity for everyone, including teachers social workers and parents, who see the value of attention training and mindfulness exercises, to help others improve focus, mental resilience and impulse control.

This is an Accredited & Highly Evaluated Course for Practicing & Facilitating Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Improve Attention and Mental Resilience.

There is a great need for mindfulness trainers who can guide adults, students and children towards experiencing mindfulness and to establish the practices themselves to experience the many on-going benefits; decreased anxiety and stress, increased mental clarity, better self-regulation, better sleep quality to name a few.

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.

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.

The course gives you the background, science, practices and techniques to teach/guide others and to establish a regular practice yourself.

The course is based on the successful programme Mindfulness in New Zealand has been running the past eight years as well as latest research and techniques on teaching mindfulness designed by the original MBSR members
who trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn.

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.

Tools & 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 any age group.

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’.

8 Weeks Ready To-Use- Lesson Plans that complies with the objectives of the curriculum for personal development, that you can use as they are or as a starting point when you build your own lessons.

8 week workbook that cover all main mindfulness exercises; breathing. listening, eating etc.

A powerpoint presentation with over 60 slides that you can use freely as a resource.

A growing Tools & Resources library to expand your knowledge

A Certificate of completion of the training- accredited with IMMA (international Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance).

Ongoing support.

8 Week Online Component

When you register you also get access to a complete self-paced online course to establish your own mindfulness practice (part of accreditation).
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.

Recommended videos and talks to watch as a complement to the course

• Deepen the contact with your natural intelligence & intuition.
• Learn How To Self-Manage Unhelpful Thoughts & Emotions
• Help Others To Find Peace of Mind & Focus

Online Zoom Training

This course are held using the Zoom online meeting platform that we have found being both intuitive and to offer a fluent meeting experience. It is used by millions of people worldwide and if you have not used it before it is very easy to install and use. You get an email with instructions in good time before the training.

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“I just wanted to take the time to express how much I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course…I have attended other mindfulness training but really feel your offering is unparalleled”.Sarah H.

“I am extremely grateful for your teachings…you are truly inspirational”.Wendy R.

“Thank you, this wonderful experience, which is now forever a regular practice in my life”.Susan R.

“The 8 week course has allowed me to re connect with the person I used to be and ignite my passion to forge forward, to help others find their passion, peace, connection and love within themselves. So they too, can help others to find their way in life. Thank you for this experience and training”Sia K.

“I’ve really loved this course – both the online component and the two day course, I’m so grateful I’ve learnt these empowering new tools. THANK YOU :-)”Natalie E.

“This has been a wonderful course and I look forward to sharing what I have learned with others!”Nancy C.

“This course exceeded my expectations”.Angela B, psychologist, Auckland

In Short-What will you learn?

This training will give you a resource to improve everyone’s, including adults, 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.

In addition to learning facilitation skills, this well-received program will deepen and expand your knowledge of mindfulness as a state of being and function as a ‘mini-retreat’ to recharge the batteries, getting new ideas and inspiration together with like-minded people.

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 results 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.

“I just wanted to take the time to express how much I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course…I have conducted other mindfulness training but really feel your offering is unparalleled”.-Sarah A.

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Rita Riccola is one of New Zealand’s leading mindfulness trainers. Her 2 day facilitation course has been attended by hundreds of teachers, counsellors, social workers etc. in both New Zealand and Australia. She have provided staff training for numerous schools across New Zealand in order to help them integrating mindfulness practice to the curriculum.
Rita is a former teacher and a trained mindfulness teacher with 28 yrs experience who has completed courses with Mindful Schools USA and attended many Mindfulness retreats. These courses are designed to meet the growing need for educators and human resource workers to offer Mindfulness training to all.

“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

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

“I am extremely grateful for your teachings…you are truly inspirational”.
Wendy R.

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.

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.

“Thank you, this wonderful experience, which is now forever a regular practice in my life”.Susan H.

“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

Will I need to do more courses after this?
No, not necessary, The written material and training you get from this half day workshop will give you the tools and confidence to teach Mindfulness to students and children. You just need to establish a daily practice, which you will learn in the workshop how to do at home. Many people find being part of a Mindfulness group that meets regularly (typically once a week) is beneficial. Practicing in the company of other like-minded people is always rewarding and energising.

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VIRTUAL ONLINE TRAINING - COURSES AVAILABLE

These trainings are held using the zoom video platform. To see available face to face trainings, scroll down and look under the location you are interested in (i.e AUCKLAND, CHRISTCHURCH etc.)

COURSES IN 2024

April

2 Day Virtual Interactive Zoom Training 10-11 April 2024

Wednesday: 11.30am-4.30pm
Thursday: 11.30am-4.30pm
(There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea).

Cost: $445
Including: Teaching Manual, Lesson Plans, 8 Week Online Course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support.
Payment plans available.

Tools & Documentation

8 Week Online Component

Online Zoom Training

In Short-What will you learn?

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Course Content – Day 1 & 2

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Who is the course for?

What Participants Say

What do you get from this Course?

Guide mindfulness with Integrity, Confidence & Authenticity

Facilitation Manual

The Foundation of Mindfulness

The two-folded mechanism at work when you practice mindfulness

Class Management

The best time to run sessions

How to set up the room properly

How to introduce mindfulness for the first time and “break the ice”

3 ground rules for the group

Guiding point for all formal mindfulness practices

What is it that we really train in Mindfulness?

How to find your authentic voice?

Leading mindfulness is not a ‘performance’ – What is embodiment?

How to lead effectively with confidence?

6 things to remember when speaking

Key qualities to develop for facilitators

How do you make the the group feel comfortable and sharing their experience?

The purpose of each formal mindfulness exercise explained

Establish Your Own Practice

Guided Audio Exercises

The reason mindfulness has reach the mainstream after centuries in obscurity

How to halt the chronic activation of the ‘Stress Response’ and stop the constant leaking of stress hormone

How to intentionally connect with the body’s natural calming system

The STOP method and how to use it

How to make mindfulness part of your daily self-management plan

The RAIN method and how we can allow a ‘f’eeling’ to be there to make it lose its hold over us

How do you establish a regular practice?

Seeing through unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviours

What mindfulness is and what it is not

Basic Neuroscience made simple

The simple (but not necessary easy) cure for worrying

Dealing with difficult emotions

Recognising patterns of the mind and buried and unresolved emotions

How to accept what is and let go of the past

Start Today!

A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MINDFULNESS?

HOW DOES MINDFULNESS WORK?

Why Mindfulness?

Relieve Anxiety & Stress

Guide mindfulness with Integrity,
Confidence & Authenticity

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