MAP and Mindful@Work
Facilitator certification training

This 3-day evidenced-based Mindfulness Ambassador Program and Mindful@Work facilitator certification program is exclusive to the Ontario AWIP community, including police professionals, first responders and the military.

Based on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and secular mindfulness practice, our professional development program focuses on core skill sets for optimal performance, reducing symptoms of burnout, promoting overall well-being and developing a positive, compassionate culture. Participants will learn the fundamentals of mindfulness, including how to train attention, reduce stress, work with emotions, as well as how to work well with others, navigate conflicts and challenges, and develop the capacity to improve overall wellbeing. Ultimately, the program helps participants cultivate mental and physical resilience that can be applied in one’s personal life, work, and community.

Proven Positive Outcomes: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) yield positive outcomes across various domains, including mental health, well-being, and job performance.
Reduction in Stress Levels: Participants in the MAP showed improvements in stress management, leading to lower perceived stress levels.

Effective Burnout Mitigation: The Mindful@Work effectively mitigates burnout among healthcare workers, demonstrating significant reductions in emotional exhaustion and cynicism, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enhanced Social Connections: The program facilitated improvements in social connectedness among participants, addressing challenges in social relationships.

Immediate Benefits for Coping: Mindfulness interventions provide immediate benefits for individuals coping with stressors such as recent medical diagnoses, fostering resilience and well-being.

Organizational Support: Integration of mindfulness programming into organizational wellness initiatives supports employees' well-being, emphasizing the need for support and strategies to address well-being concerns effectively.

*The Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) is supported by research from MacDougall et al., Chowdhury et al., Kim & Hunter, Morrow et al., and Melvin et al