CBCT® Teacher Certification

Each year, the Center accepts a new cohort of experienced practitioners to enroll in the six-month-long CBCT® Teacher Certification program which is designed to cultivate the skills necessary to both share CBCT® skills and content with a general audience and to teach CBCT with high fidelity for research purposes.

The program is designed to accommodate those outside Atlanta and has been attended by people across the world including the US, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Peru, Spain, India, Mongolia, Taiwan, Korea, England, and Colombia.

Part 1: Introduction (Retreat & Workshop 1). This is usually a 5-day commitment and is hosted just before Part 2 begins.

Part 2: Practicum. This typically lasts for a duration of 10 consecutive weeks and the expected commitment is 10-12 hours per week.

 Part 3: Supervised Co-Teaching. This is determined on a case-by-case basis but normally lasts 8 weeks.

Dates for the 2025 ATL Cohort to be determined. Please check the website later this year for updates.

TRAINING LOCATION: Retreat and workshop days will be held in person in Atlanta. While we will encourage in-person attendance for these, we will make online attendance possible for anyone who needs it.

 TEACHER CERTIFICATION COST

The total cost for the teacher certification is $5,500. This cost covers all aspects of the teacher certification training including attendance at the retreat, practicum, workshops, and personalized facilitation and supervision for all three stages of the certification process including the supervised co-teaching phase. The cost also encompasses access to the Canvas for Teacher digital learning platform, the CompassionU (CBCT e-learning) App, all reading materials including the new CBCT Training Guide (updated in 2024), and daily meals and snacks for the in-person retreat and workshop participants. 

PREREQUISITES

To apply for the Teacher Certification, interested participants must meet the following prerequisites:

• (Required) Have attended or are currently enrolled in a full CBCT Course (8-Week or Multi-Day Intensive Course).

• (Preferred, but optional) Have attended a multi-day teacher-led meditation retreat other than a CBCT retreat

• (Preferred, but optional) Have been practicing meditation regularly for at least 6 months.

These requirements are based on the observation that a personal contemplative practice is central to the ability to communicate the concepts and practices of CBCT and to the ongoing development of the teacher. Some educators and clinicians with extensive experience in fields such as psychology, neuroscience, social work, or education may have a great deal of training presenting material to students and/or relating to clients in therapeutic setting, yet still not have the contemplative practice experience.

We look forward to connecting with you later this year! For any inquiries regarding the program, please contact cbct@emory.edu. Thank you!