Certified MBCL Teachers & Professionals working with MBCL

Here you find the global register of certified MBCL teachers & professionals working with MBCL. Choose a registered MBCL instructor and enjoy his or her qualified guidance.

Certified MBCL Teachers are entitled to  work as a Certified MBCL-Teacher and teach the 8-week MBCL course as it is designed under its name.

Inclusion in this Register is only accepted, if the teacher

  • is certified to teach a recognized Mindfulness-Based Programme such as MBSR, MBCT or equivalent MBP, and meets the quality checks for good practice for mindfulness teachers in the country the MBCL course takes place;
  • has successfully followed the full MBCL Teacher Training Programme; and
  • has adequately taught at least one full MBCL course under supervision of a registered MBCL supervisor.

Please note: Only certified MBCL teachers are authorized and qualified to offer MBCL group courses named MBCL Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living.

Professionals working with MBCL offer elements of the MBCL programme, such as educational themes and practices, in their work setting under their own responsibility within the ethical guidelines of their profession. They may also offer adapted programmes based on MBCL under another name.

Inclusion in this Register is accepted, if the professional

  • is certified in their country of residence to work as a recognized professional (health care, education, coaching) and meets the quality checks for good practice of their profession; and
  • has successfully followed the full MBCL Teacher Training Programme.

Find a Certified MBCL Teacher / Professional working with MBCL

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