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Peer Group Teaching Workshop

April 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm BST

|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on May 13, 2023 at 10:00 am

One event on June 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm

One event on September 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm

One event on October 14, 2023 at 10:00 am

One event on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm

The Peer group teaching workshop offers a dedicated space for both teachers and trainees in which to build confidence through small group teaching practice in a safe and reflective environment, supported by the Mindfulness-Based Interventions Teaching and Learning Companion (MBI-TLC) The group comes together monthly alternating between a Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon to sit, practice teaching in small groups, reflect on teaching strengths and learning edges, and to offer kindness, support, and inspiration to one another.

The Mindfulness Network Community Friends is not just about coming together to practice teaching – it is more about becoming aware of togetherness through practice

Part of the intention of the Peer group teaching workshop is to cultivate a shared sense of integrity and good practice within the group. In the absence of International guidelines, we ask all participants to adhere to the UK Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness-Based teachers. The peer-led model is intended as additional support to mindfulness teaching and training and not as an alternative to training or supervision.

The Mindfulness Network recognise the value of community and peer support in the field of mindfulness teaching and training. Connection with other teachers is invaluable in a long-term commitment to personal practice and authentic teaching. Peer reflection presents a unique opportunity to learn about oneself by listening to and learning about another. By coming along you become part of an International community of mindfulness teachers and trainees from different training and professional backgrounds. Peer support also offers reciprocal benefits and can therefore lower the financial commitment to continued professional development, CPD. This saving can transfer to lower course costs for the general public making mindfulness more accessible across social and economic boundaries.

These peer group workshops are free, however, a donation however small will help us to improve our support for mindfulness and compassion teachers. Find out more at Donations – The Mindfulness Network (mindfulness-network.org)

WHO IS IT FOR?

You are eligible for the Peer Teaching Group Membership if:

• You have completed – or are in the process of completing -mindfulness teacher training with a recognised Mindfulness teacher training organisation (Not just CMRP Bangor)

• You are currently teaching and receive regular supervision from a suitably qualified Mindfulness Supervisor

• You maintain Standards as outlined in the UK Good Practice Guidelines for Mindfulness -Based teachers.

“All we really ask is that you come with an open heart and a willingness to be part of a community that is mindful, heartful, and of value to us all”

Objectives:

1. To facilitate a community of mindfulness teachers and trainees that support one another to uphold the integrity and meet good practice guidelines.

2. To enable mindfulness teachers to use relationships within the community as an opportunity to practice teaching, self-awareness, and common humanity.

3. To lower the financial commitment of meeting ongoing good practice requirements for the mindfulness teaching community.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Each workshop starts with a short sit of around 10 minutes to allow us time to settle and fully arrive together. We find it works best if people enter the room and join the practice in silence. This helps us to create a focused intention for our time in the space as well as make sure that we start on time! Next, we will invite you to introduce yourself by sharing your name, and context of teaching before moving into small peer groups (maximum of 3 people) to practice teaching. This can be guiding a recognised mindfulness-based practice* or practicing conveying course themes through interactive inquiry and didactic teaching.

Each group member will have the opportunity to teach the other two as participants for up to 30-minutes followed by 10-minutes of reflection through kind eyes starting with the teacher sharing teaching strengths (what do I feel comfortable with?) and learning needs (where are my edges?) and peer reflection on the experience of being a participant. We encourage you to practice mindful speaking and mindful listening, and share feedback with kindness, and compassion, in the same way as you would like to receive support. After everyone has taught, we then regroup with the invitation to share the teaching experience, with time for any questions before a short sit to end the workshop.

Honoring confidentiality, vulnerability and mutual respect allows us to create a safe space for whatever arises during the teaching practicals. We have found that it can be tremendously helpful to share so we can see that we are not alone! Peer teaching group membership can also demonstrate ongoing commitment, continued development, and adherence to good practice.

If you have any questions, please email us at communityfriends@mindfulness-network.org.

2023 dates (Saturdays, all times UK):
April 29th, 10 am to 1.30 pm with Kathy Ward and Jiva Masheder
May 13th, 10 am to 1.30 pm with Kathy Ward
June 17th, 1 pm to 4.30 pm with Jiva Masheder
July no workshop
August no workshop
September 9th, 1 pm to 4.30 pm with Kathy Ward
October 14th, 10 am to 1.30 pm with Jiva Masheder
November 18th, 1 pm to 4.30 pm with Kathy Ward
December no workshop

PREPARATION & REGISTRATION:

So that the workshops are available to as many mindfulness trainees and teachers as possible, we alternate each month between a morning workshop and an afternoon workshop. You only need to register once for the 2023 dates. The peer group teaching workshops will run in accordance with the MNCF Guidance for Facilitators. This provides an opportunity for members to practice / demonstrate skills relating to the Mindfulness-Based teaching with kindly reflection around the MBI-TLC in a supportive environment.

Please prepare a maximum of 30-minutes of mindfulness-based teaching before the workshop. It can be helpful to bring along a copy of the Teaching and Learning Companion to refer to during the reflection. To download a copy, follow the link to the MNCF website.

Note: you only need to register once for the 2023 dates, and the link is the same if you registered in 2022.

Event Details

Date:
April 29, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
BST
Event Category:
Mode of Attendance:
Online

Partner Profile

The Mindfulness Network

The Mindfulness Network

Registered Jun 2020
Training Partner

Bio

The Mindfulness Network is a registered charity. We serve the mindfulness community and general public through supervision, retreats and training courses delivered both in-person and via our online platform - the Mindfulness Network Community site. The Mindfulness Network Community Friends (MNCF) is an initiative to engage the wider mindfulness community and reach new audiences through donation-based events and opportunities to practice. Led by a Committee of Volunteers, supported by the Mindfulness Network, we work together to run a programme of events and inspiring content. By developing mindfulness and compassion both internally and through our services, the Mindfulness Network has the intention to reduce/alleviate human suffering, promote well-being and create the conditions in which people, communities and the planet, can flourish. We aim to bring together highly-trained mindfulness-based supervisors, retreat leaders and teacher trainers who all work within Good Practice Standards set out by the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA).

Contact

info@mindfulness-network.org
0330 001 5334

Location

BARNET, United Kingdom