Train to Teach: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Lessons for Kids

Would you like to learn to teach Mindfulness and Self-Compassion lessons to children?

Mindfulness and self-compassion can help kids handle big feelings, bounce back from challenges, and treat themselves with kindness.
In this program, you’ll learn how to teach fun and effective lessons that have already helped thousands of children in Milwaukee and around the world. These lessons come from the research-based Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (MSC-CC) program and the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids, created by Jamie Lynn Tatera—a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and elementary school educator.

This accessible and engaging course is designed to help you share mindfulness and self-compassion with children in simple, playful ways. And you’ll be building your own mindful self-compassion skills as you learn to help kids do the same!

Who is this training for?

This certification program is designed for educators, clinicians, and other caregivers who want to share self-compassion and mindfulness skills with children ages 6–12. Whether you’re interested in teaching the full 6-week Mindful Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (MSC-CC) program or weaving these practices into your existing work—such as teaching, therapy, coaching, or after-school programs—this training offers the tools and support you need.

Note: Educators can register to receive continuing education professional development credits in conjunction with this program.

What is included with this training?

Whether you’re an educator, clinician, parent, or someone who supports kids — this training will give you tools to make a real difference, including:

• Ten modules with teaching tips and practical tools that you can enjoy at your own pace
• Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Kids Mini-Lessons to share with kids
• Tips for best practice and practical ideas you can implement right away
• Downloadable excerpts from the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids
• A compassionate and playful approach that supports both you and the children in your care
• Live-Online Q & A session with program creator, Jamie Lynn Tatera (optional and encouraged)

Note: Participants need to purchase the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids to participate in this training.

Here are the steps for learning to teach Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Lessons to Kids

Level one training has no prerequisites. A level one certificate and mindful self-compassion coursework and practice are prerequisites for level 2.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you would like to learn to teach the six-session Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (MSC-CC) course, there are additional steps that you would need to take. Click here to see the full MSC-CC teacher training pathway.

Teacher Trainer and Lesson Program Developer, Jamie Lynn Tatera

Jamie Lynn Tatera is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor and the MSC-CC program developer and teacher trainer. She is the author of the award-winning series of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbooks for Kids, and an elementary school educator with decades of experience teaching elementary-aged kids. She has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and she teaches both preservice and inservice educators her resiliency programs.

Jamie Lynn brings a wealth of experience, skill and passion to her MSC-CC classes and teacher trainings.

Upcoming Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Lessons for Kids Certificate Training Dates

Train to Teach Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Lessons for Kids - Level 1

This online teacher training is now available for educators, clinicians, and caregivers who want to teach Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to children—in schools, clinics, or at home.

Note: Self-paced training modules with optional LIVE Q & A / Practice Session on July 15 at 1 PM CT (Convert to your time zone)

Standard fee: $149        Supported fee: $99

Note: Participants need to purchase the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, Volume 1 to participate in this training.