Nine Week Professional Practicum Training in MBSR
2010
Sydney May - July
Melbourne July - Sep
Sydney Oct - Dec
The Practicum is a nine week seminar program in which participants explore the theory, methodology and the practical application and integration of MBSR in a variety of settings.
Learning Objectives:
Practicum participants...
- Explore in detail our approach to instructing people in MBSR
- Develop an understanding of the theoretical, philosophical, pedagogical, and scientific underpinnings of MBSR
- Practice teaching skills in the areas of communication, leading practices and mindful inquiry.
- Refine and deepen personal meditation practice.
Pre-requisites:
Applicants are required to:
- engage regularly in a personal meditation practice and have retreat experience. This retreat experience needs to be a silent, 7 - 10 day residential, teacher-led retreat - preferably in the Theravadan tradition.
- have a professional background which involves working with people (in a clinical, educational or communications area)
- have attended an eight week MBSR program or equivalent (ie MBCT eight week program)
Retreat Experience
Regarding retreat experience for MBSR teachers, the Center for Mindfulness, UMass., advises:
Because wonder and inquiry into the nature of the self and reality is an essential practice for MBSR teachers, your engagement in a daily practice of mindfulness meditation and on-going participation in silent, teacher-led retreats is critically important. We recommend attendance at retreat centers that emphasize Theravadan Buddhist teachings because the spirit, practices, and attitudes of MBSR are reflective of this tradition. Other consciousness disciplines that include many days of silence, interaction with a meditation teacher, and practice in a style of meditation that encourages spaciousness and introspection may be acceptable.
We are lucky that there are many opportunities in Australia to undertake a silent, teacher-led retreat. Below are a few websites which give some info about retreats. Please contact Timothea Goddard (tim@openground.com.au ) if you wish to discuss the different styles of retreat.
http://www.dharma.org.au
http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schbhumi.htm
Please note: The Stillness in Action retreats and the Insight Dialogue retreats are very worthwhile and would certainly contribute to your learning but they are not silent.
http://www.meditation.asn.au
http://www.dhamma.org/en/cnc/centers-anz.shtml
Attending an MBSR program prior to beginning the Practicum
Out of our past experience in the Practicum, we are now strongly recommending that all practicum students attend an MBSR course before they commence the practicum program. This prior experience will mean that practicum students already share an immersion in the way the four foundations of mindfulness are taught in an MBSR context, the shape of the program and the group process. We hope this will contribute to greater depth of discussion and skill development in the nine week professional Practicum program. Preference will be given to suitable applicants who have already attended an MBSR class or equivalent.
Please contact Timothea to discuss this if you have questions or difficulties in meeting this recommendation.
Orientation to Training
Openground has based its Practicum model on the Center for Mindfulness' (CFM) Practicum which was initiated in 1981 at the UMass Medical Center, Worcester, USA, to provide health care professionals and others with a practical and conceptual understanding of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program.
In line with the orientation at the CFM, we believe that qualification for teaching mindfulness - based groups involves development in two areas of learning:
Inward-oriented learning is aimed at refining one's intrinsic capacities for meditation, contemplation, self-reflection, and self-knowledge. This approach to learning is directed toward the cultivation of wisdom through the on-going development of innate qualities such as non-judgmental observation, active listening, flexibility, presence, insight, and compassion.
Outward-oriented learning is targeted toward the understanding and attainment of well-defined technical skills and competencies in all curricula associated with MBSR and an ability to apply these core methods and skills in diverse situations and settings.
The Practicum training involves weekly attendance as a participant/observer in the MBSR class as well as a four hour seminar with fellow trainees every week, a total of 66 hours of instruction.
SYDNEY PRACTICUM SEMINAR DATES:
Term 2
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Session |
Date |
Practicum Seminar |
MSBR Class |
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Class 1 |
Tuesday May 4 |
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6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 2 |
Tuesday May 11 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 3 |
Tuesday May 18 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 4 |
Tuesday May 25 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 5 |
Tuesday June 1 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 6 |
Tuesday June 8 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Long Day Intensive |
Sunday June 13 |
9 am - 4 pm |
9 am - 4 pm |
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Class 7 |
Tuesday June 15 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum practice day |
Sat June 19 |
10 - 4.30 pm |
No class |
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Class 8 |
Tuesday June 22 |
No class |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum Finish |
Tuesday June 29 |
12.30 - 5 pm |
No Class |
Teacher: Timothea Goddard
Term 4
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Session |
Date |
Practicum Seminar |
MSBR Class |
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Class 1 |
Tuesday Oct 19 |
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6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 2 |
Tuesday Oct 26 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 3 |
Tuesday Nov 2 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 4 |
Tuesday Nov 9 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 5 |
Tuesday Nov 16 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 6 |
Tuesday Nov 23 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Long Day Intensive |
Sunday Nov 28 |
9 am - 4 pm |
9 am - 4 pm |
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Class 7 |
Tuesday Nov 30 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum practice day |
Sat Dec 4 |
10 - 4.30 pm |
No class |
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Class 8 |
Tuesday Dec 7 |
No class |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum Finish |
Tuesday Dec 14 |
12.30 - 5 pm |
No Class |
Teacher: Timothea Goddard
MELBOURNE PRACTICUM SEMINAR DATES:
Term 3
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Session |
Date |
Practicum Seminar |
MSBR Class |
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Class 1 |
Monday July 26 |
12.00 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 2 |
Monday Aug 2 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 3 |
Monday Aug 9 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 4 |
Monday Aug 16 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 5 |
Monday Aug 23 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Class 6 |
Monday Aug 30 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Long Day Intensive |
Sunday Sept 5 |
9 am - 4 pm |
9 am - 4 pm |
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Class 7 |
Monday Sept 6 |
12.30 - 4.30 pm |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum practice day |
Sat Sept 11 |
9.30 - 4.30pm |
No Class |
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Class 8 |
Monday Sept 13 |
No class |
6.30 - 9.00 pm |
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Practicum Finish |
Monday Sept 20 |
1.30 - 6.00 pm |
No class |
Teachers: Karen Wright
and Timothea Goddard
| The Venues |
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Sydney Venue: Waverley
Melbourne Venue: Hawthorn |
| The Teachers |
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Timothea Goddard (Sydney and Melbourne)
Timothea Goddard BA, Dip. Psychotherapy (ANZAP), PACFA Reg.
Timothea works as a psychotherapist, educator and workplace trainer, having trained in humanistic, body-oriented, and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations. Her interest in mindfulness has been deepened by being a long-time student in the practices of Aikido, yoga, and meditation. She is an accredited MBSR teacher with the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA, and maintains strong professional links there.
She is the Director of Openground, a group which offers MBSR in health and workplace contexts in Australia.
Karen Wright (Melbourne)
Karen Wright B.A (Applied Psych), B.Sc (Psych Hons), D.Psych (Health) - completing
Karen is an experienced counsellor, health educator and advocate who has worked for many years in public hospitals, community mental health services, health promotion agencies and NGO's. She is also an experienced MBSR practitioner and teacher who has employed the applications of mindfulness in diverse areas such as mental health, chronic illness, addiction and trauma. Karen is currently working for a community agency supporting people who have a terminal illness and their families, and has a private counselling practice. |
| The Application Process |
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Firstly, please click on your preferred course below to complete the online form:
click here to enroll in Sydney Term 2
click here to enroll in Melbourne Term 3
click here to enroll in Sydney Term 4
Secondly, Please send your electronic application to Brenda, the Openground administrator at: info@openground.com.au
Your application should include a cover letter and your CV, combined into a single document, with your name in title of the document.
In your application, please detail your personal development, educational and career experience, as well as your meditation experience. Please include: years of meditation experience, regularity of practice, as well as the tradition(s) in which you practice and note all teacher-led, silent retreats you have attended. Address such issues as the meaning of practice in your life and work, what has drawn you to participate in this program, and your vision or intentions for integrating this into your work.
You will be contacted by Timothea to arrange a phone interview - which will be conducted in person or by phone.
If sending a cheque, please send to:
Openground
3/71 Boronia Rd
Bellevue Hill NSW 2023
You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application by email. |
| FEES |
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Application Fee
$100 inc GST
non-refundable
Tuition Fee
$1850 inc. GST |
| Installments |
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To be advised |
| REFUND POLICY |
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Fees (less $50 administration fee) will only be refunded if participants withdraw no less than 14 days prior to commencement of the course. After this date no refunds will be made. With prior advice, substitutions are possible. |
| PAYMENT OPTIONS |
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Fees may be paid by cheque or EFT (credit card facilities are not available at this time).
Payment by EFT via internet banking details are as follows:
Bank: ANZ BSB: 012-241 Account No: 4990-00818
Please email a PDF copy of your transfer receipt to Openground at info@openground.com.au and include your surname in the reference field |
| REPEATING THE PROGRAM |
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The course can be repeated as a refresher for a fee of $440. |
| Please contact Timothea Goddard if you would like to discuss any aspect of the program in person. |
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Telephone: 02 93875204
Email: tim@openground.com.au
Website: www.openground.com.au |
| Pre-Reading |
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The following books are pre-reading for the program. Two additional handbooks of articles and curriculum information will be sent to you on payment of your second installment.
- Full Catastrophe Living (1990), Kabat-Zinn, Dell Publishing, New York, NY, USA
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: A New Approach to Preventing Relapse (2002), Segal, Williams, Teasdale, Guilford Press, New York, NY, USA
- Heal Thyself, (1999), Santorelli, Random House |
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Thank you for your interest in the Openground MBSR Practicum. We look forward to hearing from you.
Timothea Goddard
Director |
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This training program has been endorsed by the APS as a Professional Development Activity (06-184) for:
- 66 specialist professional development points: APS Colleges of Counseling and Health.
- 66 generalist points for members of other APS Colleges or non-College members. |
