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Live online Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM) Level-1 Instructor Training Course
Level-1 BBM Certification hosted by Integrate Training
Led by Senior BBM Teachers Joanna Harper, and Linda Lentini
Training supported by a team of Senior BBM Teachers
Presentations by BBM developers Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
This 40 hour 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.
Dates :
Part A - June 14, 15 & 16
Part B - June 21, 22 & 23
Part C - June 28, 29 & 30
Times:
8:30 am to 1:00 pm New York USA time (EDT)
1:30 pm to 6:00 pm London UK time (BST)
Prerequisite:
Completion of a 12-hour Breath-Body-Mind Fundamentals Course
Attend a minimum of six one-hour BBM classes with a Senior BBM Teacher
This 40-hour level one 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 part of the three-level teacher 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 - 4 ways
Coherent breathing
Breath moving
4-4-6-2 breathing
Two Golden Wheels
Body scan, Guided meditation/visualization, and muscle softening (relaxation)
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 understanding of neurophysiological effects of voluntarily regulated breathing practices on emotion regulation, bonding, and cognitive function. Practice teaching while teaching assistants 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 successful completion of Level-1 Teacher Training, you will acquire the skills to:
Teach the core BBM practices to individuals
Assist in teaching BBM Introductory Courses
Conduct follow-up BBM group practice sessions
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 Teaching 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:
Regular personal practice of Coherent Breathing (20 min. per day, 5–7 days per week)
Attend BBM group practice sessions
To achieve level one BBM Instructor Certification you will need to:
Complete 18-hours - BBM Fundamentals Course (includes 6-hours - BBM practice sessions)
Complete 40-hours BBM Level One Instructor Training
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 Linda Lentini to discuss the possibility of bringing a translator.
Note: Space is limited, so please register early.
COST:
$840 (£675) before June 9, 2023
$905 (£775) on or after June 9, 2023
PayPal fee must be paid by registrant
Cancellations are subject to a $75 administrative fee.
Cancellations after June 5, 2023 are nonrefundable unless there are severe extenuating circumstances.