Certify In Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness
Teach mindfulness and meditation safely.
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Internationally Accredited Certification
Our trauma-sensitive mindfulness course is internationally accredited, ensuring your training meets global standards for quality and credibility.
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This is for you, if:
You feel unequipped to manage meditation-related adverse effects if one were to arise during a session with students
You’re concerned about using the right language and word choice when teaching mindfulness and meditation
You feel like you’re walking on eggshells when teaching, afraid to trigger a participant’s past trauma
You have a hard time being present with “negative” energy (if, or, when, a student presents it)
You haven’t received formal training in trauma-informed mindfulness and want to ensure you’re teaching safely and effectively.
You struggle to find a balance between encouraging courage and being sensitive towards your students’ windows of tolerance
Everything you need to be trauma-sensitive
A Comprehensive Workbook walking you through the video trainings, helping you articulate the teachings in your own words.
Video Masterclasses from renowned mindfulness experts David Treleaven, Willoughby Britton, Chris Germer & Sean Fargo.
Three trauma-sensitive mindfulness scripts to inspire your own guided meditations
Practical tools to help your students resource themselves and find balance in their mindfulness journey
International accreditation with 2 reputable organizations (IMMA & CPD)
A Certificate of Completion – “15-hour Foundations of Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness”
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Your Benefits & Outcomes
Professional Growth
Enhance your career opportunities by adding a trauma-sensitive mindfulness course to your credentials.
Increased Confidence
Feel confident knowing that you have a foundational awareness of trauma along with tools to address it during mindfulness practice.
Increased Self-Awareness
Gain a deeper understanding of your own relationship to trauma so that you can grow not just professionally but personally.
Emotional Resilience
Strengthen your own emotional resilience, enabling yourself to navigate challenging teaching moments with greater ease.
Certified Credibility
Position yourself as a trusted and knowledgeable mindfulness teacher with a deep care for both your students and mindfulness practice itself.
Enhanced Competency
Gain the skills and confidence to teach mindfulness practices with sensitivity towards trauma-related dynamics, making you a more effective mindfulness teacher.
Meet Your Teachers
Sean Fargo
As a former Buddhist monk of two years and Certified Instructor the mindfulness program born at Google), Sean blends a combination of depth and practicality to his mindfulness and meditation teachings. For 2 years, he worked full-time teaching mindfulness to thousands of healthcare patients across the United States struggling with chronic pain, depression and addition, navigating meditations with trauma-sensitivity using the principles in this course.
David Treleavan
David Treleaven, PhD, the author of the acclaimed book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and founder of the Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM) Community — a group committed to setting a standard of care within mindfulness-based practices, interventions, and programs.
Willoughby Britton
Dr. Willoughby Britton is a neuroscientist at Brown University and a world-renowned expert on the effects of meditation. Dr. Britton offers meditation safety and trauma-informed mindfulness “First Do No Harm” trainings to mindfulness organizations, clinicians and educators and provides support services to individuals who are experiencing meditation-related difficulties.
Chris Germer
Chris Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program with Kristin Neff in 2010 and MSC has since been taught to over 250,000 people worldwide.
Welcoming of everyone who cares about the well-being of others
Our 15-Hour Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Course is a self-paced, on-demand program for those who feel passionate about helping others be mindful.
It teaches the foundations of trauma-sensitive mindfulness and is designed to enhance your competence, skill, and confidence in navigating the presence of trauma if or when it arises in your students.
Through this trauma sensitive mindfulness course, you will:
- Develop a strong understanding of what trauma-sensitive mindfulness is and isn’t
- Deepen your understanding of the importance of trauma sensitivity
- Gain practical teaching tools to make your teachings sensitive to the realities of trauma
- Enhance your understanding of hypoarousal, hyperarousal, and the window of tolerance
- Learn how to empower your students to make their practice well-suited for their needs
- Strengthen your awareness of meditation-related adverse effects
- Explore self-compassion in the context of trauma
- Gain experience leading trauma-sensitive meditations for others
- Develop your confidence, skills, and competence to teach mindfulness in ways that empower, support, and nurture
To earn your Certificate of Completion, you’ll need to finish all lessons, complete the workbook, and lead six trauma-sensitive meditation sessions. Submit six short self-assessments, and we’ll review them to ensure your understanding. If anything needs improvement, you’ll have the chance to revise.
We’re here to support your success.
Certify at your own pace
with 6 online modules
An Introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness
Gain a foundational understanding of trauma-sensitivity vs. trauma focus, learn the double-edged sword of mindfulness, and discover the 4 Rs of trauma-sensitive mindfulness.
Identifying and Managing the Adverse Effects of Mindfulness Meditation
Discover symptoms of traumatic stress, flashbacks, and dissociation in your students and clients during mindfulness and the powerful, proven ways to manage risks and modify treatment.
Self-Compassion & Trauma
Enhance people’s resiliency, self-compassion, and sense of agency while immersing yourself in the intersections between self-compassion and trauma.
Recognizing Trauma and Deepening Your TSM Skills: An Integration Session with Sean Fargo and David Treleaven
Learn about hypoarousal, hyperarousal, and the window of tolerance before listening to an integration conversation between Sean Fargo and David Treleaven to help you reflect on your trauma-sensitive mindfulness teaching journey, highlighting potential next steps.
Additional Considerations for Trauma-Sensitive Teaching
Here you’ll gain advanced skills and mindfulness tools to help people on their path of trauma recovery, including evidence-based interventions you can apply to help keep students safe.
Preparing to Guide Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practices
In our final module, you’ll discover why trauma-sensitive scripts won’t guarantee a trauma-sensitive practice – and how to overcome challenges like these to create a safer space for trauma survivors.
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“I felt unsure how to support students experiencing trauma during guided meditations. Now I know the right things to say when symptoms present themselves to make them feel safe.”
Upgrade your skills and tools to skillfully prepare for the potential of traumatic stress and learn how to respond appropriately.
Heal without doing harm. Become a source of supportive healing with a trauma-sensitive approach to guiding meditations.
Keep your meditations safe. Learn how to recognize trauma, prevent re-traumatization and keep them from overwhelm.
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We’re so confident in our Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Certification that we offer a money-back guarantee within 7 days of purchase. The only thing I ask is that you have actually tried the course and gone through the first 3 modules.
The World Needs More Trauma-Sensitivity
The delicate balance between the healing and potentially harmful aspects of mindfulness underscores the need for trauma-sensitive mindfulness teachers.
Our trainings will help you to recognize the signs of trauma and understand its complex impacts on the body and mind.
You will be equipped with strategies to modify mindfulness practices in ways that minimize the risk of re-traumatization.
Trauma-sensitive mindfulness teachers also emphasize choice, empowerment, and safety—key elements that can help trauma survivors feel secure during mindfulness exercises. You can help survivors learn how to gently disengage from distressing thoughts or sensations that become too intense and how to gradually build their tolerance to emotional discomfort in a controlled, supportive environment.
The paradox of mindfulness as both a healer and a potential trigger for trauma underscores the complex nature of psychological recovery processes.
That’s why trainings like this are crucial.
This specialized approach not only ensures that mindfulness practices are conducted safely but also maximizes their therapeutic potential, offering trauma survivors a valuable tool for recovery and resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
A letter from Sean Fargo
“As a mindfulness and meditation teacher, I’ve dedicated my career to helping others cultivate inner peace and resilience through mindfulness practices.
It’s crucial to recognize that while mindfulness offers numerous benefits, it can also present unique challenges for those who have experienced trauma.
Consider the prevalence of trauma: Research indicates that 90% of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime, with many suffering from significant aftereffects.
At the same time, mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly widespread—from digital meditation platforms to mindfulness programs in schools.
This overlap means that in any setting where mindfulness is practiced, there’s a likelihood that someone is grappling with trauma.
Addressing this isn’t straightforward; while mindfulness can aid trauma recovery, it can also intensify trauma symptoms if not approached with care.
As facilitators of mindfulness, we bear the responsibility to understand trauma, prevent retraumatization, and ensure a safe practice environment for everyone.
Beyond merely recognizing trauma, we have the opportunity to equip people with transformative skills that support their journey toward healing.
My commitment is to provide you with the tools and training necessary to navigate these complexities effectively.
This is a specialized courses designed to deepen your understanding and proficiency in integrating trauma-sensitive principles into your mindfulness practice.
Thank you for joining me in this important work.
Your commitment to mindfulness and your dedication to supporting others are invaluable.
Warm regards,
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