Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers Teacher Training


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​“The Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program (SCCC) is a powerful way to help kids learn how to be kind to themselves. It takes the core of the Mindful Self-compassion for adults and transforms it into something that is fun and accessible to children and their caregivers. I’d highly recommend SCCC for anyone who wants their child to grow up with skills of emotional resilience and self-acceptance.”
​-Kristin Neff
Would you like to participate in the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers (SCCC) teacher training program?
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The Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program, designed for children ages 7-10 with their caregiver, includes instruction in the following:
  • Self-kindness and self-compassion practices
  • Common humanity (other kids struggle too!)
  • Mindfulness of emotions and body sensations
  • Treating ourselves like we would treat a good friend
  • Playful activities and games for practicing mindfulness and learning self-compassion
  • Trauma sensitive practices
  • Strategies for self-soothing & coping effectively with difficult emotions
  • Cultivating curiosity and gratitude

“This is an exquisite adaptation of the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion program that somehow manages to preserve the essence of MSC and still make it entirely accessible and engaging for a much younger audience and their parents. Skillfully constructed, thoroughly tested and thoughtfully presented, the SCCC program will make a big impact in the world in kids and parents who need it most.”

​-Steve Hickman, executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
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SCCC teacher training components:

2 PREREQUISITES:
  • FIRST PREREQUISITE:  Participation in an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course, 5-day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive or 10-week Live Online MSC (LOMSC).  MSC training can be taken with Jamie Lynn Tatera, or with another trained Mindful Self-Compassion instructor through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. 
 
  • SECOND PREREQUISITE:  After taking the full Mindful Self-Compassion training, your next step on the teacher training pathway is to take the course Compassionate Parenting (CP): Help Children Grow Self-Compassion.  The Compassionate Parenting: Help Children Grow Self-Compassion training provides a foundation in how children develop self-compassion in the context of the caregiver-child relationship and will teach you about the parent-child dynamic that instructors of the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program cultivate while teaching.  


BECOMING A TRAINED SCCC TEACHER:

STEP 1: SCCC TEACHER TRAINING COURSE ($945)

After completing the two prerequisite courses (MSC and CP), you can register and apply for the SCCC Teacher Training of your choice.  Your application  will be reviewed and upon approval, you will be accepted into the program.  Currently the SCCC teacher training is only being offered live-online.  

The SCCC teacher training consists of 14 live-online teacher training sessions along with asynchronous curriculum study.  
  • During the first seven weeks of teacher training, teachers will learn the foundational metaphors and content of the SCCC program, including content adapted from MSC and metaphors from the Path to Resilience.  Additionally, teachers-in-training will experience the 6-week SCCC training.
  • During the second seven weeks of the SCCC teacher training, participants will practice teaching components of the six-session SCCC course in a supportive environment with other Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers teachers-in-training.

Throughout the 14 weeks, teachers-in-training will need to allocate 1.5 hours for live-online training as well as 1.5 hours of asynchronous curriculum training/study per week.  Full attendance is required to successfully complete the program and move to the next step, although accommodations may be made in exceptional situations.

Participants in the SCCC teacher training course will receive:
  • 14 live-online SCCC teacher training sessions as well as asynchronous training including instruction in the SCCC curriculum and practice teaching components of the program
  • The SCCC teacher guide for teaching the six-session Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers class
  • Video and audio resources for teaching the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers program
  • Bonus E-book with 30+ Self-Compassion for Kids mini lessons (5 - 15 minutes each)

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for participants with financial need.


STEP 2: CONSULTATION SESSIONS
Cost: $395 ($240 for low-income countries)

While teaching your first six-week SCCC course, teachers-in-training must enroll in a series of eight consultation sessions.  During each of your consultation sessions, you will discuss your experience teaching (or preparing to teach) the SCCC program as well as any questions that you have.  Consultation sessions may be private or small group (up to six participants).
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To be eligible to apply for Trained Teacher status after completing your consultation sessions, the following is required:
➢ Your SCCC course must have at least 5 parent-child pairs
➢ Your course must follow the SCCC curriculum and not be a modification or adaptation of the curriculum
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TEACHER TRAINER AND SCCC PROGRAM DEVELOPER JAMIE LYNN TATERA:

Jamie Lynn Tatera is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor, a Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens instructor and teacher trainer, a mindfulness and self-compassion for children and families educator, a mindful yoga instructor, and a former elementary school teacher.  Jamie Lynn brings a wealth of experience, skill and passion to her SCCC classes and SCCC teacher trainings.
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​"This training has gone beyond just content for me; it is a true spiritual preparation for the teacher. I think it would be helpful for any educator or professional working with children and families -- not only to serve students and clients, but also to fortify personal relationships.  It has changed the way I view the world!"  -Caroline R., Wisconsin

"This curriculum is extremely user friendly for the teacher and is wonderfully designed for kids and parents to understand and connect with the content." -Linnette Bixby

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​Learn more about the benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion training for adults and children.  Learn more about the parent-child self-compassion class that is outlined in the Self-Compassion for Children and Caregivers Teacher Guide.

​**Both the synchronous and asynchronous training components can be taken for graduate level professional development semester credits for an additional fee.
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