Mindfulness Certification

• The definition of mindfulness
• The relevance and importance of mindfulness in our everyday lives
• The origins and history of mindfulness
• The Buddhist concept of mindfulness

• What is meditation; definition and understanding meditation;
• Physiology of meditation;
• Mental, physical and emotional benefits of meditation;
• Meditation as a healing modality.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Jon Kabat-Zinn;
• Introduction, importance, and benefits;
• Mindful stretching (Hatha yoga), mindful exercises, meditation;
• How mindfulness-based therapies can help anxiety and pain;

• Detailed insights into the use of MBSR and MBCT as clinical interventions;
• The rationale behind using mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of depression;
• The core therapeutic components of mindfulness-based interventions;
• The use of MBCT for cancer patients;

• How mindfulness impacts our daily lives;
• Mindfulness and reactive behaviors;
• Comparison and contrast between MBSR and MBCT;
• Mindfulness-based intervention therapies;

• Introduction and relevance of mindful parenting;
• Important aspects of mindful parenting;
• The difference between mindfulness and meditation;
• Mindfulness meditation practices.

• Reprogramming tenacious patterns of thinking;
• How to restructure the way you relate to yourself;
• The four fundamental tenets of mindfulness;
• Common myths regarding mindfulness and meditation;

• Mindful eating, control of cravings, binge eating patterns;
• Mindfulness and healthy weight loss;
• Mindfulness interventions in the treatment of chronic pain;
• Mindfulness interventions for abuse and trauma survivors;

• Mindfulness applications in our everyday lives;
• Different mindfulness meditation exercises, including breathing, concentration, visualization etc.;
• Progressive muscle relaxation;
• Mindfulness and leadership practices;

The course is broken down into 9 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 9 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 9 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 10 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.