Make Your Offering: How to Gather Students and Get Your MBSR Course Off the Ground

Program Overview

Many people engage in mindfulness teacher training, fewer get a mindfulness teaching practice going. Why? You might run into any number of stumbling blocks: working with institutions, starting a brand-new course in an independent setting, working with local colleagues, being in the marketplace in general. You may have personal challenges that make it difficult for you to reach out, to get things going.

You are invited into this 3-week program, to consider “the teaching before the teaching.” There are many steps involved that lead to MBSR or mindfulness students walking into a room to participate in a class. This program is designed to get real about the challenges and learning opportunities available before you ever sit down with a circle of students.

This course is led by Margaret Fletcher.

Program Goals:

During this program you will:

  • Consider the stage prior to teaching MBSR as a worthy mindfulness practice
  • Discuss the ethos of offering MBSR and mindfulness programs in your community
  • Identify the networks, supports and colleagues you have; those who might be interested in hosting or participating in a class, and those you might support as well
  • Tap into your own unique heart and creativity, ponder your particular situation, and make a plan to move forward with teaching

Program Outcomes:

At the end of this program you will:

  • Have more clarity about how you can contribute to the larger sphere of mindfulness in the world
  • Know your next steps, in the practice of teaching and toward what best supports the larger community of mindfulness practitioners and teachers
  • Leave with written communication materials that reflect your values and appreciation for the practice of mindfulness
  • Have a network of mindfulness colleagues to consult with in the future

Who is this program for?

You will have completed some mindfulness teacher training and have been invited/encouraged by your training institution to begin teaching others at some level. You may be preparing to offer brief introductory programs or ready to begin offering MBSR/MBCT/MBI multi-week mindfulness programs. Please note: prior to the course, you will be asked to briefly describe your training and any history with teaching via a pre-program questionnaire.

Required Technology:

  • High-speed internet connection
  • Laptop or desktop with speaker, microphone, and video capability; full-sized screens ensure face-to-face connection among all participants. No phones, iPads or other tablets, please.
  • Current version of Zoom installed

This program is limited to 16 trainees

Course Schedule Course Cost Register

To support this teacher gathering, please arrange to participate for all meeting days and times (note that all times shown are in US Eastern Time).

Dates Times
Class 1:
Thursday,
May 14 		6:30-8:30PM
Class 2:
Thursday,
May 21 		6:30-8:30PM
Class 3:
Thursday,
May 28 		6:30-8:30PM

We have created a sliding scale to accommodate more people. Generosity policy applies—to cover business costs, and to ensure adequate compensation for the instructor, please use your own wisdom to determine the level that applies to your personal situation.

TIER 1: US$350

TIER 2: US$270

TIER 3: US$200

If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com for more information.

From the pulldown menu, please select the level of payment that applies to your situation, and complete your registration using either a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account.

You do not need a PayPal account in order to use your credit card to make your payment.

You will be asked to provide your phone number during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the course schedule, etc.

Choose the payment level that applies to you:


If you receive the "Item Sold Out" message during registration, it means that the class is full. You may request to be placed on a waiting list by sending an email to info@eastcoastmindfulness.com (please include your name and phone number). You will be contacted if an opening becomes available and can register at that time.

Once you have paid, your slot is reserved.

  • Course Schedule

    To support this teacher gathering, please arrange to participate for all meeting days and times (note that all times shown are in US Eastern Time).

    Dates Times
    Class 1:
    Thursday,
    May 14     		6:30-8:30PM
    Class 2:
    Thursday,
    May 21     		6:30-8:30PM
    Class 3:
    Thursday,
    May 28     		6:30-8:30PM
  • Course Cost

    We have created a sliding scale to accommodate more people. Generosity policy applies—to cover business costs, and to ensure adequate compensation for the instructor, please use your own wisdom to determine the level that applies to your personal situation.

    TIER 1: US$350

    TIER 2: US$270

    TIER 3: US$200

    If Tier 3 is still financially prohibitive for you, please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com for more information.

  • Register

    From the pulldown menu, please select the level of payment that applies to your situation, and complete your registration using either a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account.

    You do not need a PayPal account in order to use your credit card to make your payment.

    You will be asked to provide your phone number during the payment process—this is so that we can contact you should there be any changes to the course schedule, etc.

    Choose the payment level that applies to you:


    If you receive the "Item Sold Out" message during registration, it means that the class is full. You may request to be placed on a waiting list by sending an email to info@eastcoastmindfulness.com (please include your name and phone number). You will be contacted if an opening becomes available and can register at that time.

    Once you have paid, your slot is reserved.

REFUND POLICY:
You may receive a full refund if you notify us via email (info@eastcoastmindfulness.com) by Monday, May 11. No refunds will be granted thereafter.

Questions? Please email us at info@eastcoastmindfulness.com

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