Mindfulness Center

For Aspiring MBSR Teachers

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Comparing evidence-based mindfulness programs: MBSR vs. MBCT

Delve into the differences between Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to find the perfect instructor-led program for your mindfulness journey.

For Aspiring MBSR Teachers

Learn to facilitate MBSR, an evidence-based, experiential program designed to teach participants mindfulness meditation and movement practices they can integrate into their daily life.

Become a Certified MBSR Teacher

The Mindfulness Center at Brown in partnership with the School of Professional Studies is proud to present The Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teaching, a training pathway to become a certified MBSR teacher.  

The Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teaching is a journey and an opportunity to learn how to teach MBSR from highly-experienced MBSR instructors and teacher-trainers. The full training program may be completed over 2+ years (though you are qualified to teach in 1 year) and includes a total of 398 hours of instruction along with additional time devoted to the practice of mindfulness. A total of four silent retreats are required to complete the training, including an MBSR-focused, 7-day retreat, which is an additional 115 hours for students. For detailed information on policies and guidelines, please see our Mindfulness Resources.

Comparing evidence-based mindfulness programs: MBSR vs. MBCT

Delve into the differences between Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to find the perfect instructor-led program for your mindfulness journey.