Methodology standards

Mindfulness & MBSR

The IAPCCT mindfulness standard covers competent, embodied mindfulness teaching, consistent with MBSR and MBCT and assessed against teaching-integrity criteria.

Attention

Body scan

Inquiry

Mindful movement

Teacher practice

Recognition & alignment

Consistent with MBSR and MBCT, with teaching integrity assessed against recognised criteria. An established personal practice is a prerequisite at every level.

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review

Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

Train or accredit in Mindfulness & MBSR.

Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

IAPCCT

The International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists. An independent body setting standards, accrediting programs, and credentialing practitioners since 2012.

Standards

Code of ethics

Association

Members across 40+ countries · Est. 2012