Live online Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM) Level-1 Instructor Training Course
Level-1 BBM Instructor Training Certification hosted by Integrate Training
This course is for participants who want to enhance their personal Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM) practice, and develop the skills to safely and effectively instruct BBM practices with clients and small groups.
Led by senior BBM Teachers Joanna Harper, Konika Shankar, and Mandy Brinkley
Training supported by a team of senior BBM teachers
Presentations by BBM developers Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
Dates and times: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm ET [1:30pm to 6:30 pm London UK time]
Part A – October 20, 21, 22, 2023
Part B – November 17, 18, 19, 2023
Plus, attendance of six weekly BBM practice sessions (45 – 60 minutes)
Attendance of ALL sessions is required to achieve your TTL-1 certification.
Prerequisite: Completion of a 12-hour Breath-Body-Mind Fundamentals Course and regular practice of Coherent Breathing (20 minutes per day, 5–7 days per week)
This Level-1 BBM Instructor training is suitable for healthcare professionals, coaches, practitioners, therapists, yoga and meditation teachers, school teachers, military, first responders, EMTs, police, firefighters, disaster relief workers, and service organizations.
The benefits of Breath-Body-Mind™ have been shown to increase resilience and reduce the effects of stress in surveys of participating health care practitioners, individuals with mental health and medical conditions, children, veterans, active-duty military, and survivors of disasters.
About the training:
In this first of the three-level BBM instructor training sequence, you learn to teach the core BBM techniques to individuals for stress, coping with COVID, anxiety disorders, PTSD, military trauma, post-disaster, depression, ADHD, and stress-related medical conditions. Specific methods taught in this program include:
"Ha" breath, coherent breathing, breath moving, and 4-4-6-2 breathing
Coherent breathing
Breath moving
4-4-6-2 breathing
Two Golden Wheels
Trauma sensitive BBM teaching skills
Introduction to BBM for Children
Precautions in teaching individuals with psychiatric and medical conditions
Introduction to integrating Breath Practices with coaching, therapy and a range of wellbeing methodologies.
Increase your understanding of neurophysiological effects of voluntarily regulated breathing practices on emotion regulation, bonding, and cognitive function. Practice teaching while BBM teachers observe and offer suggestions for improvement. Attention is given to creating a safe container, tone of voice, pacing, the accuracy of instruction, and trauma sensitivity.
With the completion of Level-1 Instructor Training, you will acquire the skills to:
Teach the core BBM practices to individuals
Assist in teaching BBM Introductory Courses
Conduct follow-up sessions for those seeking ongoing practice
Offer guidance to beginners in these techniques of self-regulation
Help develop programs in your communities and workplaces
Participants who complete all sessions and who demonstrate competence in teaching BBM core techniques will receive Breath-Body-Mind Level-1 Instructor Certification. Those who are not able to demonstrate competence by the end of this training will receive a provisional certificate and be encouraged to attend additional weekly practice sessions to complete certification.
Preparing for your BBM Instructor Training Course
A regular personal practice of Coherent Breathing (20 minutes per day, 5–7 days per week)
Attend a minimum of 6 hours of BBM group practice sessions.
Minimum training hours for level one BBM Instructor certification:
12-hours BBM Fundamentals
6-hours BBM classes
Complete 40-hours BBM Level One Instructor Training – 30 hours live online training, plus 10 hours pre-recorded sessions.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively guide others in Fundamental BBM practices.
Required 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.
Required Breath Pacing Track: 5-Breath Tones available at www.naturalsinger.com/5-breaths
Translation: If your ability to speak English is limited, please contact Joanna Harper to discuss the possibility of bringing a translator.
Note: Space is limited, so please register early.
COST:
$840 (£675)
Cancellations are subject to a $75 (£60 ) administrative fee.
Cancellations after Oct. 13, 2023 are nonrefundable unless there are severe extenuating circumstances.
Refresher Places – BBM Level One Instructor Training
A limited number of BBM L1 Refresher Places are available for just £199 - $244
for those who would benefit from revisiting this course with a new group and
immersing themselves in BBM practices.