Certification

Graduates of this Certification Program will:

• Thoroughly summarize the theory, science, and practices of mind-body medicine, including as applied to a standardized and evidence-based small group model.
• Identify and explain precautions and contraindications for the practice/teaching/delivery of mind-body medicine skills and self-regulation techniques.
• Effectively practice and apply self-referential, self-regulation, and self-expression skills and techniques with oneself and others, including as taught/shared for individuals and within a small group setting.
• Facilitate safe sharing amongst group members in a small group setting using trauma-informed strategies that support self-discovery and self-resourcing (such as unforced, non-fixing, and non-advising stances/principles).
• Integrate mind-body medicine skills into one’s clinical/professional practice and/or community-based settings (as applicable).
• Analyze the science/research that supports the full range of mind-body medicine skills and concepts that are utilized within The Center for Mind-Body Medicine professional training programs and small group model.
• Commit to continuing to keep oneself in touch with and abreast of CMBM’s most current model and teachings on mind-body medicine.

Those interested in becoming Certified in Mind-Body Medicine must first complete the Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine and Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine. Upon completion of the Professional and Advanced Training Programs, participants are eligible to apply for the Certification Program. After acceptance as a Certification candidate, they must complete the Certification Program requirements. This includes leading two Mind-Body Skill Groups while receiving CMBM supervision, participating in an abbreviated group, writing three papers, and then attending a second Advanced Training – Certification Track, where they will be in a specialized track with other Certification candidates and faculty.After successful completion of all requirements, candidates are then awarded their Certification diploma. For detailed information on each of these requirements, please review this document here. For a summary of the sequence for Certification candidates, please see below:

1. Apply for the Certification Program in Mind-Body Medicine
2. Receive your supervisor assignment and details to help plan your groups via email
3. Lead first Mind-Body Skills Group in your community with weekly supervision
4. Write the Case Study Paper
5. Select topic for the Application of Mind-Body Science Paper
6. Participate in an abbreviated group
7. Lead second Mind-Body Skills Group in your community with weekly supervision
8. Write the Personal Process Paper
9. Write the Application of Mind-Body Science Paper
10. Attend Advanced Training – Certification Track upon recommendation of your supervisor
11. Become Certified after successful completion of all requirements

Tuition

The Certification Program tuition is $4,250. Those interested in Certification must first complete the Professional and Advanced Training programs; therefore, the cost of the two training programs is in addition to the cost of the Certification program.

The Certification tuition includes:

• 18 hours videoconferencing supervision, emailing and planning with CMBM supervisor, including process note submission
• 16 sessions facilitating Mind-Body Skills Groups
• Abbreviated Group with CMBM faculty
• Review & support for 3 Certification papers
• Advanced Training – Certification Track tuition (This does not include accommodations, travel, or food for Advanced Training – Certification Track if in-person).

Payment plans are available (three month payment of $1,416/mo, six month payment of $708/mo or twelve month payment of $354/mo). Individual payment plans can be arranged upon request.

Enrollment Terms & Conditions

The expected program length is 2 years maximum. CMBM reserves the right to impose additional charges if the program is not completed in the time allotted.

CMBM will not award a Certification diploma unless all the above described program content/criteria are satisfactorily completed. We are also not able to proceed without completed payments. We set a high standard of excellence for graduates of our Certification Program. CMBM Certified practitioners are recognized as having specialized knowledge in and an exceptional mastery of mind-body group facilitation skills, and we take this seriously. In practice, this means that every year a percentage of the Certification candidates are asked to complete additional work to reach the desired level of facilitation – this might mean leading another group with supervision or an extra abbreviated group (incorporating feedback received at the Advanced Training – Certification Track). This additional work with CMBM’s support is usually sufficient for the candidate to become Certified. We are noting this here for the sake of being transparent about the process, and to make sure all candidates have the expectation of keeping their minds open, their cup empty, and their learning ongoing.

In an effort to facilitate a positive experience for its program attendees, CMBM reserves the right to remove from attendance and from enrollment at any current or upcoming CMBM event or activity, anyone whose actions, in CMBM’s discretion and judgment, are disruptive or would interfere with the program or the attendees. In such circumstances, CMBM retains the discretion to grant or withhold refunds of registration fees, in full or in part.

Refund policy: If you find the Certification program is not the right fit for you and need to cancel, we are able to refund you the full amount minus any supervision hours you have already completed. We are also flexible if unforeseen circumstances occur and can work with you to put your Certification status on “pause” if you need to do so temporarily.

Currently, the only partial scholarships available for Certification are for African-American candidates (available through the Marion “Big Mama” Brisco Scholarship Fund), those working with active duty service members, veterans and their families, and Indigenous candidates (limited scholarships). However, if you have completed group supervision in a format approved by CMBM, part of your hours can be credited – you can contact us at certification@cmbm.org to inquire about this.

Please note: If you are a participant in an active or past CMBM partnered project (e.g. Broward, Las Vegas) and received CMBM supervision previously, your certification application process and fees may be different. Please email certification@cmbm.org for details prior to submitting your application.

Prerequisites: completion of the Professional and Advanced Training Programs in Mind-Body Medicine.

To apply for the Certification Program, you will need to complete a 2-part online application. There is also a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Please prepare the following before you apply:

• A digital photograph of your face – a simple photo taken with a cell phone is fine.
• A personal essay (word or PDF format preferred) that includes:
  • Your name and date of application
  • How you use mind-body medicine in your personal life
  • Your current work situation
  • Challenges you’ve encountered in your work and how you’ve handled them
  • Personal adversity you’ve experienced and how you’ve handled it
  • Your personal strengths and weaknesses.

When you are ready, please apply by clicking the button on the left or this link: Apply for the Certification Program.

It should be noted that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Certification Program. Official notice on your application status will be emailed to you within 2-4 weeks after submission. Please email certification@cmbm.org if you have any questions.

If you haven’t completed our Professional and/or Advanced Training Program, please contact mindbody@cmbm.org for help getting started

We hope you embark on this mind-body medicine journey with us and look forward to hearing from you!