Teaching Trauma Informed Meditation
Geared towards supporting Meditation Instructors, this class is open to Meditation Instructors certified through the Buddhist Studies Institute or currently enrolled in Meditation Instructor Training, and to meditation instructors who received their instruction and training through other programs and schools. It is also offered as part of the 180-hour Meditation Instructor Training curriculum offered through the Buddhist Studies Institute.
Optional weekly 30 minute Focus Groups offer review and discussion of self-paced coursework and time for fostering community connections.
Self-Paced Video Learning with Pema Khandro (2.5 hours)
Self-Paced Book Reading: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformational Healing, by David A. Treleaven and Willoughby Britton
Financial Aid
Financial aid scholarships are available.
The course costs are set at a minimum fee already, with financial aid built into all tuition rates. Because we are a non-profit organization, the costs of all activities and overhead of our organization must be covered by the participants of the courses or donations and all courses are offered at below cost. For those who are experiencing genuine financial hardship and wish to enroll in the course, Financial Aid applications are available.
Financial Aid Scholarships are 50% discount off of General Tuition.
Applications must be received in advance; Financial Aid Application (link)