Mindfulness Teacher Development
Whether you are taking your first steps towards teaching mindfulness or are an experienced teacher seeking to deepen and refine your practice, my teacher education courses and supervision are designed to support your ongoing development.
Drawing upon over 19 years of experience as a teacher educator in Higher Education, alongside extensive experience teaching mindfulness in educational, healthcare, and organisational settings, I offer training that combines practical teaching skills, contemplative depth, critical reflection, and educational scholarship.
My approach recognises that becoming an effective mindfulness teacher involves much more than learning techniques. It requires the on-going cultivation of presence, skilful inquiry, ethical awareness, confidence in facilitation, and an ongoing commitment to personal practice. I also recognise that becoming a skilled mindfulness teacher is a lifelong process, one that is supported not only through formal training and accreditation but also through reflective dialogue, feedback, and participation in a community of practice.
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New and Recently Qualified Teachers
Building Confidence, Competence and Authenticity
Teaching mindfulness requires far more than learning a set of techniques. Effective mindfulness teaching emerges from a combination of personal practice, embodied presence, skilful facilitation, ethical awareness, and the ability to support meaningful enquiry.This programme is designed for those who are beginning their journey as mindfulness and meditation teachers, as well as recently qualified teachers who wish to strengthen their confidence and consolidate their learning.
Drawing upon almost 20 years of experience as a teacher educator within Higher Education, I provide a supportive and interactive learning environment where participants can develop both the practical and relational skills required for effective teaching.
Areas of focus may include:
• Guiding mindfulness meditations with confidence and clarity
• Developing skills in mindful enquiry and group facilitation
• Understanding common challenges in teaching mindfulness
• Working skilfully with group dynamics
• Exploring ethics and professional practice
• Developing your own authentic teaching style
• Building confidence through practice and feedbackThis programme is suitable for those with a strong personal mindfulness practice who have attended a mindfulness course and wish to begin teaching mindfulness within their professional or community settings.
Why Join?
• Develop and refine your mindfulness teaching skills
• Gain confidence through practice, feedback and reflection
• Learn from an experienced teacher educator
• Connect with others at a similar stage of development
• Access cost-effective, high-quality professional developmentPlaces are intentionally limited to allow for personalised feedback and meaningful discussion.
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Advanced Teacher Development
A Community of Practice for Experienced Teachers
Teaching mindfulness is a lifelong developmental journey. Even highly experienced teachers benefit from opportunities to reflect upon their practice, explore new approaches, receive feedback, and learn alongside colleagues.
These advanced development sessions are designed for experienced mindfulness and meditation teachers who wish to continue evolving their teaching through collaborative enquiry and professional dialogue.
The emphasis is not on being taught, but on creating a high-quality learning community where experienced practitioners can bring their expertise, curiosity, and challenges into shared exploration.
Sessions may include:
• Sharing and exploring examples of effective practice
• Testing and refining new teaching approaches and exercises
• Receiving constructive feedback from peers and facilitator
• Discussing challenging teaching situations and dilemmas
• Exploring recent developments in mindfulness research and practice
• Deepening skills in enquiry, facilitation and embodiment
• Reflecting upon ethics, integrity and professional growth
• Maintaining freshness, creativity and inspiration in teachingThese sessions provide a rare opportunity for experienced teachers to engage in thoughtful, collegial dialogue with others who understand the complexities and subtleties of mindfulness teaching.
Whether you are seeking fresh perspectives, constructive challenge, or simply a space to reflect with fellow practitioners, these sessions are designed to support your ongoing growth as a teacher.
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Mindfulness Teacher Supervision
Reflective Support for Sustainable and Ethical Practice
Supervision provides a dedicated space to reflect upon your teaching practice, explore challenges, celebrate successes, and support your ongoing professional development.
Teaching mindfulness can be deeply rewarding, but it can also raise questions, uncertainties, and complexities that benefit from thoughtful reflection with an experienced supervisor.
My approach to supervision is collaborative, developmental, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgement. Together we explore what is arising in your teaching and consider how your practice, understanding, and effectiveness can continue to develop.
Supervision may include:
• Reflecting on teaching experiences and challenges
• Exploring difficult group dynamics or participant situations
• Deepening mindfulness teaching skills and confidence
• Maintaining ethical and professional standards
• Supporting resilience and preventing burnout
• Developing greater authenticity and embodiment in teaching
• Exploring questions around practice, identity and professional developmentSupervision is available on a one-to-one basis or in small groups and is suitable for both newly qualified and highly experienced mindfulness teachers.