Training in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF)
Full info for the TMF 2024 cohort will be online approximately late July, early August. Do note, much of the information, including pre-requisites and the hybrid option will remain the same as last year.
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Training in Mindfulness Facilitation 2023 Cohort
TMF Informational Meeting:
Meet with TMF teachers to learn more about the curriculum, program requirements, and ask any questions you might have.
Tuesday, Sept 20, 12 noon -1 pm PST CLOSED
Wednesday, Oct 19, 4 pm-5 pm PST CLOSED
TMF Quick Links
Summary
This year-long program provides training, support, and supervision to those wishing to incorporate mindfulness into their occupation or to share mindfulness with individuals, groups, communities, or institutions. The program consists of four Live Online practicums with a potential In-Person at UCLA option*, each 4-5 days, and additional meetings by phone or online. Successful completion of this program provides a document of completion as a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator (TMF) from the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.
*In 2023, the TMF will be Live Online where we will meet via Zoom. Additionally, depending on the pandemic, we may offer a simultaneous In-Person at UCLA option. This hybrid program would allow you to participate either live online or in-person at UCLA. We will clarify if the hybrid is being offered when you receive your acceptance letter.
Participants will choose how they wish to participate with each practicum, depending on what MARC will make available. The program will be responsive to the Covid-19 pandemic. For further information, please read Information about the Practicum Format.
2023 TMF PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
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Target Audience | Open to the general public |
Duration | One Year |
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Dates of Practicums for 2023 |
January 26-29 April 27-30 August 10-13 November 8-12 (5 days) |
Practicum Hours: |
Practicums will be held Thursday - Sunday, 9am-5pm Pacific Time. Note: The November Practicum will include Wednesday, 9am-5pm Pacific Time. |
Tuition | $7,000 for the full program. Financial support is available. Program costs are non-refundable. |
Prerequisites |
Note: if you don’t meet these qualifications, please consider enrollment in our Intensive Practice Program (IPP), which is a 10-month online program that provides a cohesive mindfulness practice and study course for dedicated students who wish to deepen their personal mindfulness practice in a supportive community. It is excellent preparation for the TMF |
Application Fee | $50 (non-refundable) |
Application Deadline |
Sunday, October 23, 2022 for all required application materials. |
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Faculty |
Core Faculty: Diana Winston, Marvin G. Belzer, PhD. Guest Faculty may include: Leslie Booker, Matthew Brensilver, PhD, Susan Kaiser Greenland, JD Michael Irwin, MD, Susan Smalley, PhD, Daniel Siegel, MD, , David Treleaven, among others |
Advanced | Individuals who demonstrate excellence may be selected to be trained as an authorized UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) teacher. |
Accreditation and Individual Credentialing
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The TMF is an Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training Program by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). Upon completion of the TMF, graduates will be eligible for the IMTA individual credential: Certified Mindfulness Teacher- Professional Level (CMT-P). ![]() |
Steps to Apply
- Submit the $50 non-refundable application fee: CLOSED
- All applicants must submit this fee before their application is considered complete, in addition to items #2-5 of this list.
- We accept credit card payments only at this time.
- Complete the 2023 TMF Online Application Form: CLOSED
- Please be sure to save all writing outside of the application to ensure you do not lose any material or information.
- Ensure that two (2) references (one of whom must be a mindfulness teacher) complete an Online Letter of Recommendation form on your behalf.
- To do so, applicants MUST send each reference the following link: https://forms.gle/kpRFtzS9su2C8GKg7
- Applicants are responsible for:
- sending the above link to each of your two references
- confirming with your two references that their recommendations have been submitted by the Sunday, October 23, 2022 deadline.
- Upload your current resume: CLOSED
- Upload a photo for identification purposes: CLOSED
TMF Informational Meeting:
Meet with TMF teachers to learn more about the curriculum, program requirements, and ask any questions you might have.
Tuesday, Sept 20, 12 noon -1 pm PST CLOSED
Wednesday, Oct 19, 4 pm-5 pm PST CLOSED