After 30 years of practicing and teaching mindfulness-based practices and using mindfulness-based curriculum and therapeutic interventions, Lynn Louise Wonders founded the Mindfulness-based Therapy Training Institute TM (MBTTI). Neurobiologically informed, and empirically supported, this training institute provides four  models from which professionals can learn, develop skills-proficiency and achieve certification. 

MBTTI provides robust and rigorous training including study of the most current and historical literature about the intersection of neurobiology, mental health and mindfulness practices in conjunction with providing skilled and effective psychotherapy services for people of all ages. MBTTI provides FOUR tracks. Each track provides opportunity for full certification and a la carte training options.

 Mindfulness-based Play Therapy TM  

Mindfulness-based Play Therapy TM (MBPT) is a neurobiologically informed, empirically supported transtheoretical approach to providing play therapy for children and families that synthesizes humanistic, client-centered psychotherapy (upon which Child Centered Play Therapy is built), Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Ecosystemic Play Therapy and Jungian Play Therapy. The model is designed to provide a combination of non-directive and directive play-based therapeutic experiences for child clients and their families rooted in the science of mindfulness-based practices. The MBPT model provides evidence-based practices that support children suffering with anxiety disorders, trauma, and supports children who identify as Autistic, ADHDer, and Neurodivergent.

MBPT is offered as a full certification program. Graduates passing all exams and practicum requirements will be certified Mindfulness-based Play Therapy TM Practitioners (CMBPT-P).  This is a 9 month hybrid training program that includes a two-day, 12 hours of learning live in-person training event , six live three-hour webinars, and 18 hours of non-contact training material. Exams are taken after completion of each module and a practicum with video recording will be required to be reviewed by your consultant.

MBPT is also offered as an al a carte options for stand-alone courses and consultation

All courses are eligible for CE credits with APT, NASW, NBCC and APA

Mindfulness-based Relationship Therapy Training 

Neurobiologically informed and empirically supported, Mindfulness-based Relationship Therapy Training (MBRTT) is a transtheoretical model synthesizing elements of the researched-based Gottman methods and Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling along with Adlerian couples counseling and Imago. The model is embedded in the practice of mindfulness in both the clinician’s approach and structure of therapy for clients coming for relationship therapy and also in providing psychoeducation for clients about the power of being fully present with Self and Other, nervous system activation and means for self-regulation.

MBRTT is offered as a full certification program. Graduates passing all exams and practicum requirements will be certified Mindfulness-based Relationship Therapists (CMBRT). This is a 6 month hybrid training program 3 two-hour live webinar training and 18 hours of non-contact training material. Exams are taken after completion of each module and a practicum with video recording will be required to be reviewed by your consultant.

MBRTT is also offered as an al a carte options for stand-alone courses and consultation.

All courses are eligible for CE credits with NASW, NBCC and APA

Mindfulness-based Training for Psychotherapy with Adults

Neurobiologically informed and empirically supported, Mindfulness-based Training for Psychotherapy with Individual Adults (MBTPA) is a transtheoretical model synthesizing client-centered psychotherapy, mindfulness cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, transpersonal psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and somatic psychotherapy. The model is embedded in the practice of mindfulness in both the clinician’s approach and structure of therapy for clients coming for therapy and also in providing psychoeducation and skills training for clients about the power of being fully present with Self, in relationships with others, and nervous system activation and means for self-regulation.

MBTPA is offered as a full certification program. Graduates passing all exams and practicum requirements will be certified Mindfulness-based Therapists for Adults (CMBT-A). This is a 9 month hybrid training program that includes 3 two-hour webinars and 18 hours of non-contact training material. Exams are taken after completion of each module and a practicum with video recording will be required to be reviewed by your consultant.

MBTPA is also offered as an al a carte options for stand-alone courses and consultation.

All courses are eligible for CE credits with NASW, NBCC and APA.

Mindfulness-based Life Design Coach Training Certification

This track is for those who are not mental health professionals but want to learn how to bring neurobiology-informed and research-supported education and practices into a practice as a life design coach. This program will meet the requirements for certification with International Federation of Coaching (coming soon!)

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