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Coaching from Within
Mindful Circles: Coaching the Community
A coach's role in delivering mindfulness-based group coaching is multifaceted. In this program we learn how to: apply coaching and mindfulness competencies to create a safe and supportive environment; clarify group intentions/goals; foster a culture of trust, respect and psychological safety within the group; facilitate reflections on mindfulness practices, experiences and insights; offer guidance & support based on awareness of group dynamics; help participants identify potential obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them; empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Above all, a Mindful Circle coach serves as a role model for mindfulness principles and practices, embodying qualities such as presence, compassion, and authenticity. They demonstrate how to apply mindfulness in real-life situations, inspiring participants to cultivate these qualities in their own lives.
Duration
10 Weeks / 22 Hours
Language
English
Tuition
1780 USD
A coach's role in delivering mindfulness-based group coaching is multifaceted. In this program we learn how to: apply coaching and mindfulness competencies to create a safe and supportive environment; clarify group intentions/goals; foster a culture of trust, respect and psychological safety within the group; facilitate reflections on mindfulness practices, experiences and insights; offer guidance & support based on awareness of group dynamics; help participants identify potential obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them; empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Above all, a Mindful Circle coach serves as a role model for mindfulness principles and practices, embodying qualities such as presence, compassion, and authenticity. They demonstrate how to apply mindfulness in real-life situations, inspiring participants to cultivate these qualities in their own lives.
Language
English
Tuition
1780 USD
Duration
10 Weeks / 22 Hours
Learning Methods
Online (Live)
Experiential learning with coach-facilitator and Q&A
Self-Study
Preparation for live sessions through program material
Supporting Communities
Mindful circles are the foundation of the Beijing Mindfulness Centre. Participants of Mindful Mondays and Mindful Mothers witnessed much joy and many tears. We learned about each other's vulnerability and we grew through mindfulness practice and coaching inquiry. The first certified coaches of the BMC Academy have been participants of those circles. BMC Academy continues its legacy with the mission to educate and support coaches in building mindful communities across the globe.
Along with spiritual warriors, awakened leaders, environmental activists and fighters for a better future, we believe coaches play a very important role in the creation of an enlightened society. It was Thich Nhat Hanh who said "The next Buddha will be our community." Together we can shift the dynamic of the 21st Century from confusion, abuse and violence to the inquiry about human potential. Thank you for sitting in the circle with us. Thank you for creating your own.
Curriculum
Introduction and History
Agreements
Facilitation v. Group Coaching
Trust and Intimacy in a Group
Working With Different Agendas Within the Group
Three Dilemmas of Group Coaching
Power Dynamics in Group Environment
Holding a Group While Coaching an Individual
Diverse and Homogenous Groups
Forwarding the Action
Program Structure
Live Sessions
10 weeks (1.5 hrs each)
Time required: 15 hours
+
Self Learning
7 hours
+
Graduation
Full program attendance
One delivered circle
Mentor feedback
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured
by the compassionate actions of its members."
- Coretta Scott King
ICF Competencies
The ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The ICF Core Competencies support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession. Throughout the module each day focuses on a set of competencies.
ICF Competencies
The ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The ICF Core Competencies support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession. Throughout the module each day focuses on a set of competencies.
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