{"product_id":"mindfulness-ambassador-facilitator-certification-online-fall-2026","title":"Mindfulness Ambassador Facilitator Certification Online Fall 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDATES \u0026amp; CONTENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession One\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oct 8)\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbout GMC, Secular Mindfulness \u0026amp; The Mindfulness Ambassador Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Two \u003c\/strong\u003e(Oct 15): \u003cspan\u003eAbout Social \u0026amp; Emotional Learning (SEL) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Three \u003c\/strong\u003e(Oct 22)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding Core Protocols \u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; Council Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Four\u003c\/strong\u003e(Oct 29)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facilitator Techniques \u0026amp; Trauma-Informed Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Five \u003c\/strong\u003e(Nov 5)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Session Template \u0026amp; Navigating Challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Six \u003c\/strong\u003e(Nov 12)\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curriculum Synopsis, MAP Research \u0026amp; Outcomes, Neuroscience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Seven\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Nov 19)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practicum, Next Steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLOCATION \u0026amp; TIMES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZOOM - Rain or shine, see you online.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThursday Evenings 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST (October 8th- November 19th)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo join the session:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll receive an email from your course instructor with a zoom link and password approximately one week prior to the course start date.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0LYFHdryebg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis 7-session online facilitator certification program is designed exclusively for grade 8–12 educators, social workers, health professionals, coaches and corporate wellness managers who want to teach and scale emotional intelligence and mindfulness into their workplace settings. The Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) has many different applications, including in one-on-one therapeutic sessions, college and university courses, secondary school classrooms and wellness programs. After the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuccessful completion of this certification, online upgrades are available for The MAP–Interactive for alternative learning styles as well as The Mindful@Work program tailored for specifically for corporate wellness first responders and retirement homes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttendance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mandatory for all sessions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All levels. Personal meditation practice is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssignments: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Online learning materials will be provided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePracticum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMandatory Facilitation of 3 sessions with a minimum of 8 people. Participants have one year to complete their practicum requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, after the successful completion of the practicum and all course assignments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions: \u003c\/b\u003eCourse requires atleast 10 registrants to proceed\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mindfulnesswithoutborders.org\/pages\/refunds-shipping-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRefunds \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mindfulnesswithoutborders.org\/pages\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that strength lies in showing up, even when the path isn't easy. To support broader access to this program, we are offering a limited number of scholarships for those who face barriers, seen or unseen. This is not charity. It is solidarity. If something within you says this work matters, and the logistics of life are making it harder to participate, we welcome your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf participating in this program feels out of reach for any reason, we invite you to email us at info@globalmindscollective.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSTRUCTORS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Link to Sarah Hunter Bio\" href=\"https:\/\/mindfulnesswithoutborders.org\/pages\/meet-our-team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSarah Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A link to Natalie Matias's bio\" href=\"https:\/\/mindfulnesswithoutborders.org\/pages\/meet-our-team\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNatalie Matias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT YOU'LL LEARN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitation skills and strategies to lead 12 evidence-based session plans and practices rooted in mindfulness and social \u0026amp; emotional learning (SEL).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitation strategies to conduct age-appropriate discussions that build social and emotional competencies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies to create a shared learning environment, catalyze key program discussions and strengthen peer connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeepen personal mindfulness practise as well as learn the techniques necessary to lead others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquire present moment tools to better manage challenging emotions, stress and anxiety as well as develop the skills to share and apply them with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Facilitator Training Manual with instructions and strategies to effectively lead the Mindfulness Ambassador Program to your audience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Mindfulness Ambassador Program Participant Workbook complete with 12 evidence-based session plans and take away practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual instruction and 30 minute mentorship call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to program evaluations, partnership development documents, marketing materials and resources for future learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCURRENT REVIEWS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"quote-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"icon icon-quote\" viewbox=\"0 0 41 35\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10.208 17.711h6.124v16.332H0V21.684C0 8.184 5.444.956 16.332 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766zm24.498 0h6.124v16.332H24.498V21.684C24.498 8.184 29.942.956 40.83 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a graduate of the facilitator certification training and an educator\/coach, I feel that I have all the resources I need to successfully lead the Mindfulness Ambassador Program to youth ages 14 \u0026amp; up. Personally, I'm applying the course content and benefiting from a regular mindfulness practise and am reassured that I have the back up support from the MWB team should I need \u003cbr\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eS. Lousada, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quote-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 41 35\" class=\"icon icon-quote\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" d=\"M10.208 17.711h6.124v16.332H0V21.684C0 8.184 5.444.956 16.332 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766zm24.498 0h6.124v16.332H24.498V21.684C24.498 8.184 29.942.956 40.83 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"What I wholeheartedly loved is that both instructors always made the workshop so warm, comfortable, and most importantly, safe. At times I would feel that I am saying the wrong things or not being articulate. Never have they made me or anyone from the group feel different. Thank you to both!\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitator Certification Participant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quote-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 41 35\" class=\"icon icon-quote\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" d=\"M10.208 17.711h6.124v16.332H0V21.684C0 8.184 5.444.956 16.332 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766zm24.498 0h6.124v16.332H24.498V21.684C24.498 8.184 29.942.956 40.83 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"As a recent graduate of MWB's online facilitator certification program, I can highly recommend this training to anyone that may be interested in facilitating an evidence-based SEL and mindfulness program. Theo Koffler and Leah Gardiner were amazing trainers who expertly modeled the facilitation skills and content with compassionate values during each session. As an educator working with college students on enhancing their social, emotional and ethical learning, this training was an ideal match. Thank you!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon Patterson, Program Coordinator - Nova Scotia Community College\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"quote-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 41 35\" class=\"icon icon-quote\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" d=\"M10.208 17.711h6.124v16.332H0V21.684C0 8.184 5.444.956 16.332 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766zm24.498 0h6.124v16.332H24.498V21.684C24.498 8.184 29.942.956 40.83 0v6.125c-4.083 1.14-6.124 4.414-6.124 9.82v1.766z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The MWB Facilitator Training has been a beautiful, life-changing experience. I highly recommend it.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. 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