Certificate in Mindfulness & Wellbeing For Children​
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Would you like to gain a recognised certificate in Mindfulness & Wellbeing for children?  

Would you like to change careers or add to your qualifications and experience and hold mindfulness and wellbeing classes and programs for children? 

Wellbeing For Kids is now offering a certificate program for anyone who would like to work with children and support their wellbeing. 

This certificate is a registered Teacher Training Course with both Meditation Australia and International Institute of Complimentary Therapies.

We are excited to announce we now provide online training ! 
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​To register your interest in the online training email Georgina  [email protected] 

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Course Overview

The ‘Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing For Children’ – the first of its kind in Australia, is offered by ‘Wellbeing For Kids’. The certificate program has 4 modules that incorporates the ‘Peaceful Kids’ and ‘Peaceful Parents’ training. 

Modules 1, 2 and 3 can be completed as face to face training or online training.  Module 4 is a practicum placement for those that don't have any experience working with children or a background in education, psychology or counselling.
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This training provides hands on and engaging training in Mindfulness strategies, exercises and meditations for children that can be used with children individually or in whole groups such as classrooms or in wellbeing centres.

This Certificate training also gives participants a manualized program to deliver the Peaceful Kids intervention educational program for children who are suffering anxiety and stress symptoms as well as building resilience.  At the end of the course you will be trained as both a Peaceful Kids (or Peaceful Teens) and a Peaceful Parents facilitator.  

Graduates of the program will be able to deliver Mindfulness classes and programs to children of any age using the huge range of resources and manuals that are included in the training. The training is both a personal and professional mindfulness and positive psychology training.  

Participants need to have qualifications in Education, Psychology or mental health to deliver the 8 week Peaceful Kids Intervention program, or complete the whole Certificate in Mindfulness & Wellbeing for Children and complete a practicum with children to be an accredited Peaceful Kids Facilitator. 

Upon successful completion of the Certificate course, you will be eligible for for provisional membership of Meditation Australia. Once you are a member, graduates will be able to gain access to professional insurance services.  Alternatively you will be able to gain membership and insurance through the International Institute of Complementary Therapies (IICT) upon completion of the course. 


​Training Options


There are three training options to complete the ​​'Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children',
Face to Face 2 Day workshops, online live sessions followed by the self paced course,
or %100 online with the self paced course. 

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​Face to Face 

The Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children is offered face to face in many states in Australia beginning with the Peaceful Kids training (Module 1).  The remaining modules can be completed face to face in Melbourne or online at your own pace. 
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SYDNEY
Certificate in Mindfulness
​& Wellbeing for Children
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Module 1
19th & 20th September 2024
(Face to face)

Module 2
24th October 2024 (online)

Module 3
25th October 2024 (online)
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​Discount for upfront payment 
Mary McKillop Centre
80 William Street
North Sydney NSW
MELBOURNE
Certificate in Mindfulness
​& Wellbeing for Children
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Module 1
17th & 18th March 2025
(face to face)

Module 2
28th & 29th April  2025
(face to face)

Module 3
12th & 13th May 2025
(face to face)
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​Discount for upfront payment 
CERES Environmental Park
Cnr of ​Roberts & Stewart Streets 
Brunswick East VIC​
BRISBANE
Certificate in Mindfulness
​& Wellbeing for Children
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Module 1
10th & 11th October 2024
(Face to face)

Module 2
7th Nov 2024 (online)
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Module 3
8th Nov 2024 (online)
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​Discount for upfront payment 
The Ship Inn
​Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets Southbank, Brisbane QLD


​Complete Online with
Live Zooms ​& Self Paced Course


​Complete the Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children online beginning each module with live and interactive Zoom sessions.  After each Zoom session, you can work through the self paced course in your own time.  
ONLINE
Certificate Course
​Includes Modules 1, 2 & 3
Over 4 Half Days
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 Module 1 16th & 17th Jan 2025
Module 2  21st Jan 2025
Module 3  23rd Jan 2025

​​9am to 12pm all dates
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​ Combination of online live sessions and online course

Discount for upfront payment 


Complete 100% Online


​The Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children can be completed entirely online through the self-paced course.  There is no time limit to finish the course and you can start whenever you likie. 

​​100 % Online self-paced online
Start and finish the course whenever it suits 

Cost



Upfront Discount for Modules 1, 2 & 3
for either Face to Face or Online
$1850 (saving of $200)
plus 2.5% credit card processing fee
​Module 4 is booked in seperately


Booking in and paying for modules separately
$695 early bird or $795 standard for each module
plus 2.5% credit card processing fee

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​All the above amounts are GST inclusive.

Overview of Course Modules


​Module 1 
​Peaceful Kids Training 
​14 hours (2 days)  Face to Face training or online
No Prerequisite : anyone can attend this training

​In this module students learn Mindfulness meditations and strategies for children as well as learning how to facilitate the 8 week Peaceful Kids intervention program.  Participants will be trained Peaceful Kids facilitators at the end of the course. 
​Training content includes: 
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  • Practical and easy to learn Mindfulness Meditations and exercises for children
  • Simple background theory and scientifically proven benefits of Mindfulness
  • Introduction to history and context of Mindfulness
  • How Mindfulness helps anxious and stressed students
  • A range of simple low intensity Mindfulness exercises for children and adults
  • Links between anxiety, stress and Mindfulness for both adults and children
  • How to create your own daily Mindfulness practice to reduce stress levels and increase overall wellbeing
  • Mindful movements
  • Mindfulness applications for anxiety or stressed children
  • How to support children with anxiety or stress symptoms through the 8 week Peaceful Kids program
  • Supporting children with poor resilience
  • Coping strategies for children
  • Hands on activities to thoroughly understand the Peaceful Kids weekly program to confidentially lead a small of group of children
  • Identifying children for the Peaceful Kids program
  • Using Mindfulness Meditations exercises with children
  • Using Positive Psychology exercises with children to lessen anxiety
  • Creative approaches to incorporating Mindfulness into a school setting
  • Engaging parents throughout the children’s program for successful outcomes
  • Leading a parent information session on anxiety and the Peaceful Kids program ​​


​​Module 2
​Advanced Peaceful Kids Training
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​14 hours (2 days)  Face to Face training or online
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Prerequisite : Completion of the Peaceful Kids training
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​In this module students deepen their personal Mindfulness practice and theory as well as learning more meditations, mindfulness activities and wellbeing strategies for children.  This is both a personal and professional development course.
​Training content includes: 
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  • Development of personal practice through Mindfulness sessions 
  • Reflection on personal mindfulness practice
  • Mindful sensory activities for children
  • Classroom Mindfulness exercises and strategies
  • Managing thoughts and distractions in meditation practice
  • Unpacking personal expectations and experiences of Mindfulness
  • Understanding the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and the role of mindfulness in relaxing the body and mind
  • Developing habit forming cues
  • Resilience and strong emotions
  • Managing strong emotions and developing strategies to mindfully approach emotions
  • Mindful movement activities for children
  • Mindful movements for exploring the body
  • Exploring the attitudes of mindfulness in personal lives
  • Supporting children with anxiety
  • Embodying equanimity and mindfulness to lead children by example
  • Exploring stress and emotions in the body
  • Mindfulness and the body - Listening to the body and responding to stress mindfully​​

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​Module 3 - ​
Peaceful Parents Training 
​14 hours (2 days)  Face to Face training or online
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Prerequisite : Completion of the Peaceful Kids training
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​In this module students learn strategies to facilitate the Peaceful Parents Mindfulness and Positive Psychology based parenting program to increase resilience in both parents and their children.  Participants also learn how to engage with parents to support children to lessen anxiety and increase resilience.    Participants will be trained Peaceful Parents facilitators at the end of the course.  Note: Participants don't need to necessary run the Peaceful Parents program after the training, but this module is essential for participants to successfully facilitate mindfulness lessons and programs with children.
​Training content includes: 

  • Peaceful Parents 4 week course content for parents
  • Effective Parent workshop facilitator skills
  • Communication skills when working with parents
  • Managing difficulties within a group
  • Understanding emotions & emotional triggers
  • Mindful parenting concepts & strategies
  • Benefits of Mindful play
  • Applications for Mindfulness with adults
  • Advanced theory and practice of Mindfulness
  • Understanding the negativity bias
  • Leading Mindfulness Meditations with adults
  • Using Positive Psychology exercises with adults
  • Wellbeing boosters & resilience building exercises
  • Understanding the psychology of change and supporting parents in the change process
  • Self-care practices & strategies
  • Mindfulness & emotions
  • Strategies to support anxious children
  • Mirror neurons and transference of anxiety
  • Mindful listening skills
  • Mindful acceptance and unconditional positive regard with parents
  • Problem solving skills for children​

​Module 4 - Practicum with children

Minimum 24 hours delivering the Peaceful Kids program with children or delivering Mindfulness lessons to groups of children (or facilitating the Peaceful Parents program with parents) 

Prerequisite : Completion of Modules 1, 2 & 3

In this module students engage in professional practice of facilitating or co-facilitating a minimum of three, 8 week Peaceful Kids intervention programs with a small group of children which equates to a minimum of 24 face to face teaching hours. An additional 48 hours is allocated to preparation and reflections for each lesson or group session. (Participants can also gain their practicum hours with Parents delivering the Peaceful Parents program)

Alternatively students can facilitate Mindfulness lessons and meditations in a group environment such as a classroom for the same number of hours. 

Students are to source and organise their own place for their practicum such as a school or private wellbeing centre to facilitate their groups or lessons.  

Students will also be allocated a Peaceful Kids Mentor to gain supervision, for 4 zoom or phone sessions to guide you along the way.  Depending on location, there is the opportunity to work more closely with a Mentor in co-facilitating the Peaceful Kids program and gain supervision in this way.  

If students already have experience working with children and have a background in Education, Psychology or counselling, then they are able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)


​Cost for Module 4 - if applying for RPL
(Recognition of Prior Learning) 

$50 (inc GST)  Administration Fee
​Cost for Module 4 - if completing the Practicum
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$550 (inc GST)  Mentorship Program and Administration Fees
plus 2.5% credit card processing fee
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To register yourself in this practicum module, go to the link below and fill in your details.  The practicum module is not a face to face training - it is a practical placement you organise independently. You will be provided with a Peaceful Kids Mentor to assist you. 

Assessment


​If you already have experience working with children, you will gain your certificate after Module 3 with no need to complete any assessments.  If you are completing the modules online, you will need to submit a reflective journal for each course. 

​For those that don't have any experience working with children assessment for this course is very practical.  Upon completion of the 4 modules you will be required to lead at least 3 Peaceful Kids intervention group over 8 weeks. 

Assessment requirements will be written feedback by your chosen mentor, self-reflections and pre and post surveys filled out by your students.   Once assessments are submitted you will receive your certificate.   

Who is this course for? 


​Anyone can attend this course including: 
  • Teachers / Educators
  • Wellbeing leaders in schools
  • Teacher aides / LSO's
  • Special Education teachers
  • Therapists / Psychologists / Social workers
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Yoga teachers
  • Meditation Teachers
  • People interested in teaching meditation and wellbeing classes to children who have no other formal qualification
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​Order of Modules

If you would like to book in for each module seperately, then you will need to start with completing the Peaceful Kids training (Module 1).  You can then either complete the Advanced Peaceful Kids training (Module 2) or the Peaceful Parents training (Module 3).  Module 2 or 3 can be completed in any order. 

​Lastly you will finish with the practicum (Module 4) if you have no experience working with children.  If you already have experience working with children, you can apply for RPL - Recognition of Prior Learning which means you don't need to complete this module to gain your certificate.