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Training Curriculum

Prerequisites & Enrolment

Requirements for Participation

  • Participate in Pathways to Mindfulness 25 Session Program

  • Participate in A Map for Transcendence 16 Session Program

Process for Enrolment

  • Submit an application form

  • Receive an acceptance letter and a link to officially register for the training

  • When ready to commence the training, select a payment plan and register

  • Choose an Instructor to work with for the duration of the training

Unit 1: The Role of a PTM Facilitator

Foundational Mindset & Ethics

  • The Role of a PTM Facilitator

  • The Difference Between a PTM Facilitator, Coach, & Counsellor

  • The Qualities of a PTM Facilitator

  • The PTM Facilitator Code of Conduct

  • The Western Mindfulness Mantra

 

Facilitation Skills

  • Practical Session Flow and Timing: Structuring sessions, transitions, and pacing

  • Managing Group vs. One-on-One Dynamics: Techniques for different formats

  • Feedback and Reflection: Providing feedback and encouraging client reflection

  • Illuminating Awareness:  Not Giving Advice

  • Holding Space for Clients: Creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment

  • The Seven Conversations

  • Handling Challenging Situations: Strategies for difficult moments

 

Tools and Technology

  • Online PTM Facilitation Best Practices

Units 2 - 7: Delivering Pathways to Mindfulness

Step-by-step Guidance on Facilitating PTM

  • PTM Part 1: Exploring Awareness

  • PTM Part 2: Workbook Appendices

  • PTM Part 2: CHASM Modules

  • PTM Short Course

Unit 8: Launching Your PTM Facilitation

Managing Sessions & Client Communications

  • Organising and Scheduling Sessions Efficiently

  • Managing Client Expectations and Agreements

  • Tracking Client Progress and Outcomes

Program Logistics & Resources

  • Exploring The Dropbox and Other Digital Resources

  • Ordering and Shipping Client Workbooks

  • Session Pricing, Payment Options, and Managing Cancellations

Professional Boundaries & Legalities

  • Legal Consideration for Running Your PTM Practice

  • Reinforcing Ethical Boundaries and Confidentiality

  • Aligning real-world practice with  Core Principals from Unit 1

Marketing & Practice Growth

  • Explaining PTM clearly and effectively to prospective clients

  • Understanding Who PTM Clients Are

  • Exploring Your Network

  • Creating Your Unique Mentoring Vision

Unit 9: Case Study and Supervision

Case Study

  • Take one client through:

    • The Awareness Booklet and

    • The PTM full 25 session program

Supervision

  • Participate in a minimum of 6 supervision sessions.

Certification

  • Certificates are awarded at the completion of the case study and supervision unit.

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