Course Information

Supervision Training: Level 1

When: 19 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
Where: Online Event
Tutors: Alison Evans, Ted Meissner

The timings for this course have been arranged to particularly suit those in the United States, Canada, Central and South America.

This three-day online training course will be taught experientially. We will be developing understanding, confidence and skills in mindfulness-based supervision through a process of mindful exploration and inquiry. 

Watch a short 5-minute video from our Supervision Lead, Alison Evans

We will explore together the underlying foundations of a mindfulness-based approach to supervision, introducing a Mindfulness-Based Supervision (MBS) Framework that includes a supervisory inquiry process. Time will be given to practice supervision in pairs and small groups, personal reflection, and dialogue in small and large groups as we learn through our individual and collective experience. The intention is to create an open, spacious learning environment that encourages and supports spontaneity and creativity. 


Who is the Training for?:

This course is for experienced mindfulness-based teachers and practitioners who:

  • are already supervising or are considering providing supervision with a mindfulness-based stance 
  • have a substantial background in teaching and facilitating mindfulness-based approaches, for example, teaching curricula-based programmes, one:one mindfulness-based work, other ways of conveying mindfulness 
  • wish to engage in live online training with other teachers in a supportive community
  • wish to explore supervising through an inquiry-based approach

 Learning Aims:

  • To understand and explore a Mindfulness-Based Supervision (MBS) Framework
  • To learn ways of bringing mindfulness and inquiry into supervision
  • To build skills and confidence in MBS
  • To have opportunities to practice supervision and receive feedback
  • To share and learn with other experienced practitioners
  • To understand how the MBS Framework can be applied across developmental stages of supervisees and in challenging moments

 Pre-requisites:

Applicants need to:

  • Have completed The Mindfulness Network Training Pathway delivered in association with Bangor University or a recognised mindfulness training programme, over a minimum of 12 months with a minimum of 10 full days of teacher training (or equivalent)
  • Be familiar with the use of a mindfulness inquiry process through training and experience – either an additional Inquiry Training course or incorporated into a training pathway (minimum 2 days or equivalent)
  • To have a regular mindfulness-based practice which includes some longer periods of practice e.g. retreat
  • To be engaging in continuing development training/activity
  • To have your teaching or other mindfulness-based work observed and receive feedback from a mindfulness-based trainer, supervisor or mentor. Ideally, to have been competency assessed using a tool such as the MBI:TAC
  • To receive ongoing regular mindfulness-based supervision
  • To have substantial experience over a minimum of three years in mindfulness-based work:
    Either taught nine mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) in one or more recognised curricula (core MBPs e.g. MBSR, MBCT, MBCT-L, Breathworks). If teaching derivatives of these programmes (e.g. Peace in a Frantic World, .b, .b Foundations in a 6- or 8-week format) to have taught at least nine courses.  And/or taught/conveyed mindfulness in other ways e.g. shorter courses, introductory sessions, other innovations and one-to-one work. We require substantial and sustained engagement in this work over at least three years and it can be a combination of any of the above.

Please note we strongly advise only offering supervision in MBPs and mindfulness-based work that you are familiar with and experienced in.

If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria for this course, please contact us to discuss at supervision@mindfulness-network.org

Participants must commit to the entire online training. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, we are unable to negotiate late arrivals or early leaving. If this is not possible, please contact us to discuss before submitting an application.


Location:

We will be using the Zoom platform for the training which offers facilities for break-out rooms for smaller group work. We also offer our Community area, a place for resources, which makes it easy to access all the documents and links you will need for the whole course.

You will receive a Zoom link and joining instructions for the whole event prior to the start date.  


About the Trainers:

Our trainers are all highly experienced professionals. They have undergone training in this approach and engage in a rigorous ongoing process of supervision/supra-vision. The name of the specific trainer(s) for this event is at the top of this page. Just click on a trainer's name to find out more.


Preparation for the event and what you will need:

To participate in the training, you will need:

A room where you can close the door and engage in the training away from distraction. Confidentiality must be maintained by ensuring that those who are not on the training cannot see your screen or hear the audio. It may be helpful to use headphones.

Log in via a computer with audio and webcam. Please don’t use handheld devices.

Please have access to a copy of the handbook, paper and pen.


Timings:

Each day the course will run from 2 pm - 10 pm UK time BST (British Summer Time) 

(US time zones: 9am–5pm ET / 8am-4pm CT/ 7am-3pm MT/ 6am–2pm PT)


Our rates:

Our rates have no hidden extras:

Standard rate – £479.00

Bursary-assisted places are available on this event until 6 weeks before the event starts, we encourage early applications. If you would like to apply for a bursary-assisted place less than 6 weeks before the start date of the event please get in touch to discuss if an application is possible.  When applying for a bursary-assisted place, please first register on the event and select the fee ‘I’m applying for a bursary-assisted place’. Once you have registered for the event you will also need to complete and return a bursary application form.  

To find out more about our bursary schemes, criteria for bursary applications and to complete the bursary application form please visit: https://home.mindfulness-network.org/bursaries/  

Employer's rate: Recognising the administrative overhead of dealing with employers, we will add a £50 surcharge if the employer is paying directly; where possible we would advise applicants to pay themselves and reclaim on expenses to avoid the charge. 


The Application and Payment Process:

Our application and payment process involves the following steps:

  1. We receive your application form and assess it to ensure that this event is suitable for you. We endeavour to make assessments within a week.
  2. Upon offering you a place, we will then invoice you for the full amount.
  3. Your place is fully confirmed once we receive your full payment.
  4. We will email you the joining instructions in advance of the course.

Payment and Cancellation Policy:

Please read our Terms and Conditions for information regarding payments and cancellations.


Contact Us:

Please feel free to email us at supervision@mindfulness-network.org to discuss any questions you may have about the course or whether it is appropriate for you at this time. We will ensure that your query reaches the correct person.


Click here to sign up to this event.