Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI)

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Past event:

9-Day Online Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI)
Fall 2021

(Fully Recognized by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University)

Three separate 3-day sessions, two weeks apart:

Module One: November 4-6, 2021
Module Two: November 18-20, 2021
Module Three: December 2-4, 2021

* Please see detailed scheduled below as initial session start time is different.

What is the Online MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI)?

Below is a helpful interview with the Assistant Director, Lynn Koerbel, from the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Lynn outlines the format of this training, intention, pre-requisites and other helpful information. Lynn provides a clear view of MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI), which is followed by authorized Global Mindfulness Collaboratives (GMCs), such as our Centre. To watch click here or on picture blow.

Online MBSR Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI) Recognition

We use the MBSR teacher training curriculum developed by the Mindfulness
Center at Brown University, for which we have a collaborative licensing
agreement.

This Online MBSR TAI is organized by our Centre For Mindfulness Canada, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The successful completion of this Training is fully recognized and acknowledged by the Mindfulness Center, School of Public Health, at Brown University.

The MBSR TAI fulfills the second formal program in the Teacher Training Pathway. It is a program that is part of the Teacher Training Level 1 set by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University.

The diagram on the left is taken from the Mindfulness Centre at Brown University. It outlines the sequence of requirements under the "MBSR Teacher Training Level 1".

After the successful completion MBSR TAI, trainees will have MBSR Qualified Instructor status. They are then authorized to offer the full eight-week MBSR program to the public while entering MBSR Teacher Level 2, where they will receive individual and group mentorship in addition to other education and training requirements before becoming Certified MBSR Instructor.

Please note, these training steps and requirements are set by Brown University and are subject to change.

For a complete view of the entire Teacher Training Pathway and the the 3 Training Levels, please click on the button below.

TAI Requirements

In order to apply to MBSR TAI, applicants need to have all the following pre-requisites:

Successful Completion of the MBSR Foundations formal program (either 10-Week Online Foundations or 9-day Foundations Residential format)
Have taught at least three introductory or multi-hour programs based on elements of the MBSR curriculum
Attendance in at least two 5-7 day silent, teacher-led, qualifying retreats within the last three years
Maintains a regular, daily mindfulness meditation practice
Maintains a regular yoga practice.

Please note, the Mindfulness Center at Brown University recommends a minimum of six months between completing MBSR Foundations and Teacher Advancement Intensive (TAI) program.

Fees For MBSR TAI

The fees are all in Canadian Dollars.

Fall 2021 TAI	Date	Time
Module One	Thursday, November 4	5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PST)*
	Friday, November 5	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)
	Saturday, November 6	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)

Module Two	Thursday, November 18	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)
	Friday, November 19	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)
	Saturday, November 20	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)

Module Three	Thursday, December 2	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)
	Friday, December 3	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)
	Saturday, December 4	7:15 AM to 7:00 PM (PST)

* Program begins with the Opening and Orientation evening on November 4th.

Please note, all times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). The Pacific time zone encompasses western Canada, western United States, and western Mexico. You can use a time zone calculator, to check - such as this one.

The specific meal/break times (i.e., breakfast/lunch) will be sent to you in PDF format with the detailed schedule.

Refund Policy

A refund, less a $100 processing fee, will only be offered for cancellations made 30 days prior to the program start date (i.e., cancellations made by October 4th). After that, refunds or credit will only be offered due to an emergency or extenuating circumstances.

Payment Options

Interact e-transfer (for within Canada only), wire transfer, money order, check.
There is no application fee related to submitting the application.
At least half the tuition fee is due upon acceptance to the TAI program. The balance is then due by September 30th at the latest. Or, you can make one full payment at the time of confirmation of registration.
Credit card payments available via Square invoicing (with additional $100 CAD processing fee)
Please do not send any payment until your application has been accepted after the initial meeting is conducted.
Do you have questions? Please contact us at info@drkasimalmashat.com for questions or instructions on how to send the interact e-transfer or where to mail the check to.

About the Instructors

The Fall 2021 TAI will be facilitated by Dr. Kasim
Al-Mashat. He is a Registered Psychologist and Certified MBSR Teacher and authorized Teacher Trainer by the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. He is the founder of Center For Mindfulness Canada. Kasim has also completed a six-month meditation retreat in silence in Southeast Asia and presented a TEDx about mindfulness. For a full bio - click here.

While MBSR Foundations will be fully facilitated by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, we will be joined in a couple of segments by guest presenter Florence Meleo-Meyer. She serves as Global Ambassador to the MBSR Affiliates world-wide at the Mindfulness Center, Brown University and is inspired by the potential of MBSR to impact global health and well-being when taught by teachers trained with rigor, depth, and cultural sensitivity. She has trained MBSR teachers and teacher trainers for over 20 years. As Director of Oasis Institute, for Professional Education and Training at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts’ Medical School, she engaged with and supported the development of thousands of MBSR teachers globally. For additional info about Florence, click here.

How to Apply

To apply for the Fall 2021 Teacher Advancement Intensive, please fill the application below.

Processing Time: Applications filled this month will be processed on the first week on the following month. If you don't hear from us by then, please contact us at info@drkasimalmshat.com.

Application Process: There is no fee to submit an application. If your application meets the requirements for the program, an initial Zoom meeting will be set-up to go over your application. After that initial Zoom meeting, and if you are accepted into the program, a confirmation will be sent to you at which time the registration fee is due.

The information below is treated with utmost confidentiality. As a Registered Psychologist, Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat adheres to the highest standards of practice.

	Early Bird Fee (By September 30, 2021)	Regular Fee (After September 30, 2021)
TAI Program Fee	$3,450 CAD Total	$3,700 CAD Total