Sign up for the Trainersopleiding Mindful Zelfcompassie (MSC)

Dear interested in the MSC teacher training,

Careful consideration has been given by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion to the questions on this application form for the Mindful Self-Compassion trainer training.

Answers will necessarily contain personal information, but this information will be viewed and kept confidential only by the MSC Teacher Training Team. If you do not wish to answer any of the questions in writing, you may note this in the answer section of that question and include contact information (phone or email address) that can be contacted to discuss this privately. Similarly, someone from the teaching team may be contacted for a private conversation to clarify some of the answers on the form.

Since this teacher training is in English, the questionnaire is also in English. However, it is no problem to answer in Dutch. Please note that all training materials are provided in English.

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Personal information

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Education & professional qualifications degree or highest level of education attained*

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Training Prerequisites

Please ensure that you agree to the following statements before completing your application. I understand that my application will be reviewed only if I meet the following minimum qualifications: 1) Completion of a full MSC course at least 6 months before the teacher training begins. This MSC course may be a standard 8-week program (in-person or online), a 5-Day Intensive MSC, or the CMSC’s Live Online (LOMSC) course. 2) Completion of at least one silent, teacher-led meditation retreat with a duration of at least 5 days. *PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions about whether you meet these requirements, please contact Chandni Karmacharya at chandni@centerformsc.org. before you fill out this application.*

I agree to the requirements below.

Please ensure that you agree to the following statements before completing your application.

I understand that my application will be reviewed only if I meet the following minimum qualifications:
1) Completion of a full MSC course at least 6 months before the teacher training begins. This MSC course may be a standard 8-week program (in-person or online), a 5-Day Intensive MSC, or the CMSC’s Live Online (LOMSC) course.
2) Completion of at least one silent, teacher-led meditation retreat with a duration of at least 5 days.

*PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions about whether you meet these requirements, please contact Chandni Karmacharya at chandni@centerformsc.org. before you fill out this application.

Background

1. Please list the details (year, location and teacher(s)) of the MSC program you completed.

You must have attended at least 75% of the course and have received documentation of completion Please attach a copy of your certificate, if available.

Attach certificate copy

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2. Please describe your personal mindfulness, compassion and self-compassion practices.*

3. Please provide details (date, location and teacher(s)) of your participation in at least one teacher-led, silent meditation retreat with a duration of at least 5 days.*

4. Please describe any experience you have with teaching mindfulness or compassion to others.*

5. Please provide a brief essay (200 words or less) introducing yourself and describing your interest in teaching MSC.*

This essay must incorporate your reflections on the essay "On Becoming a MSC Teacher: A Mountaineer’s Guide to Building the Resource of Mindful Self- Compassion". To access that essay, follow this link: MSC TT Pre-Registration Self-Reflection

MSC Teacher Training Pathway

1. The Training Pathway to becoming a Teacher of MSC consists of three steps.*

I agree to the requirements below.

I understand that the Training Pathway to becoming a Teacher of MSC consists of three steps.

The first step is the MSC Teacher Training Program itself (either the 12-week Live Online or 6-Day In-Person program).
The second step is the 10-week online Teacher Training Practicum (TTP).
The third step involves you teaching your first MSC course (with a minimum of 8 participants and with a co-teacher or assistant) while also engaging in a series of ten 1-hour online group consultation sessions led by a senior MSC teacher.

I understand that each of these steps has a cost associated with it, and I agree not to begin teaching MSC prior to the completion of the Teacher Training Program AND the TTP.

Furthermore, I understand that completion of all three steps is required to earn the status of “Trained Teacher of MSC.

2. The intention of the MSC Teacher Training.*

I agree to the requirements below.

The intention of the MSC Teacher Training is to prepare people to teach the MSC program in the standard 8-week format only and I understand that only Certified MSC Teachers may teach intensive programs or other forms of MSC.

3. English is not my native language.*

I agree to the requirements below.

If English is not my native language, I understand that I must be able to participate in this training program as a speaker, listener, and reader of training materials in English.

4. Purchase the following books.*

I agree to the requirements below.

In order to have the necessary basic knowledge and resources for teaching, we ask all participants to purchase the following books prior to the start of the program:

“Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program” by Germer and Neff, 2019, Guilford Press.

"The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive" by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer.

A full list of recommended and required reading is listed here.

5. The teacher training team may ask you to strengthen various personal or professional skills.*

I agree to the requirements below.

It is possible that during the training program, member of the teacher training team may ask you to strengthen various personal or professional skills prior to your enrolling in the Teacher Training Practicum.

6. Cost of the program.*

I agree to the requirements below.

By completing this application, I am stating that I understand the cost of the program, and I am fully committed to participating in the program if accepted.

7. Full attendance at all sessions.*

I agree to the requirements below.

By completing this application, I understand that full attendance at all sessions is required in order for me to successfully complete the program.

Additional Questions

Please explain how you meet the MSC Teacher Training pre-requisites by answering the following questions.

1. MSC teachers need to practice what they are teaching. Please provide a brief specific example of how you have used self-compassion and/or the practices of MSC to work with your own difficult emotions like fear, shame, or anger?*

2. This teacher training program focuses on building skills specific to MSC which includes a significant amount of giving and receiving constructive feedback during practice teaching sessions. How do you typically receive such feedback, and how do you work with it?*

3. MSC can be emotionally activating for participants and requires teachers to be able to emotionally regulate themselves. Can you give a brief example of situations in which you might "lose your balance" while teaching and how you would respond?*

4. CMSC is dedicated to significantly increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within MSC programs worldwide. Please note any ways in which you may be able to support this mission in your own teaching after completing the teacher training.*

5. Have you ever been turned down from an MSC Teacher Training? If yes, what have you done to fulfill the prerequisites since being declined?*

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6. What support systems do you have in place if participation in this program brings up challenging emotions or memories?*

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