Live Online with The Minded Institute - London, UK
Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
With Jyoti Manuel
Part B - Nov. 10, 11 & 12, 2021 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm [GMT] 7:30 am – 3:30 pm [EST]
Prerequisites for BBM TTL-3: Completion of Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training Level-3 Part A - Oct. 25, 26, 27, & 28, 2021; Completion of Breath-Body-Mind Teacher Training Levels 1 and 2., Regular practice of Coherent Breathing (20 minutes per day, 5–7 days per week), Regular teaching of BBM to individuals and groups, Assistant teaching at BBM programs, BBM Zoom skills.
This 46-hour training is geared to healthcare professionals, therapists, yoga teachers, schoolteachers, military, and disaster relief workers – who have met the above course prerequisites.
We work with each candidate to develop the skills needed to become leaders in developing BBM programs for their areas of interest.
Benefits of Breath-Body-Mind have been shown for health care practitioners, individuals with psychiatric and medical conditions, at-risk children, veterans, active duty military, research studies, and disaster survivors.
About this training:
In this third part of the three-level teacher training sequence, you will:
Improve your skills in teaching BBM techniques for stress, coping with COVID, anxiety disorders, PTSD, military trauma, post-disaster, depression, ADHD, and stress-related medical conditions.
Focus on developing your skills for training Level-1 and Level-2 BBM Teacher Training candidates.
Lead a breakout group of BBM TT Level-1 candidates
Teach BBM Level-1 candidates while senior faculty observe and offer suggestions for improvement.
Attend to creating a safe container, tone of voice, pacing, accuracy of instruction, trauma sensitivity, leadership, and supporting teachers and students through the learning process.
Increase understanding of neurophysiological effects of voluntarily regulated breathing practices on emotion regulation, bonding, and cognitive function.
Attend a 4-hr advanced training on Oct. 28, 2021
Participate in faculty meetings
With the completion of Level-3 Teacher Training, you will acquire the skills to:
Teach BBM practices and BBM Zoom Skills to individuals and groups
Explain the basic scientific principles for the effects of breathing practices on stress response, autonomic balance, anxiety, social engagement
Assist in teaching BBM workshops and L-1, L-2 teacher training programs
Conduct follow-up sessions for those seeking ongoing practice
Offer further guidance to beginners and Levels 1 and 2 BBM teachers
Develop programs in your communities and workplaces
Level-3 Teacher Training graduates will be listed on the BBM Teacher page and will be invited to create their own page as a “Featured Teacher” for the Breath-Body-Mind Website. Photographs, audio recordings or video clips can be used to enhance the description of their professional interests, work, training, and offerings.
Recommended reading and listening: Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath . Book and CD set or e-Book available on Amazon. Audio tracks can be downloaded. Available on Amazon.com or Shambhala.com.
Suggested Reading: Gerbarg PL, Brown RP, Streeter CC, Katzman M, Vermani M. Breath Practices for Survivor and Caregiver Stress, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Connection, Co-regulation, Compassion. Integrative and Complementary Medicine OBM, April 2019. 4(3):1-24.
Gerbarg PL, Wallace G, Brown RP. Mass disasters and mind-body solutions: Evidence and field insights. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2011. 2(21):23-34.
Additional strongly suggested preparation prior to this training:
Assist at BBM workshops and attend BBM weekly online practice sessions
Review BBM Manuals
Additional Information and scholarships: – contact Linda Lentini at bbmflinda@gmail.com
Translation: If your ability to speak English is limited, please contact Linda Lentini to discuss the possibility of bringing or obtaining a translator.
Note: Space is limited, so please register early.