Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Foundations & Development

Step into a transformative six-day immersion where contemplative practice meets clinical precision. This is not a passive training—it's an embodied, evidence-based professional development experience designed for licensed mental health practitioners and those in rigorous training who are ready to deepen their capacity to work skillfully with unwanted emotions and teach others to do the same.

Held at the renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, this Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) teacher training, led by PhD-level educator Chris Molnar, bridges the inner world of meditation practice with the outer demands of clinical work. You'll move through the full MBCT curriculum as both practitioner and future facilitator, learning not just what the protocol is, but how it works—and how to hold it with fidelity and compassion. Whether you're supporting clients navigating depression, anxiety, or chronic patterns of rumination, this training equips you with the contemplative grounding and case-based competence to guide others through lasting change.

This is training rooted in relational mindfulness and exposure therapy integration—approaches that honor both the nervous system and the mind. You leave not only with 27 continuing education credits for psychologists and qualified healthcare professionals (at no additional cost), but with the confidence to deliver a practice-proven intervention.

What to Expect

Over six days, you'll experience the full MBCT arc while building clinical mastery through contemplative case consultation and teach-back practice. Each day weaves direct practice with didactic learning, exploring how mindfulness and cognitive therapy mechanisms work together to interrupt habitual patterns. You'll engage in the meditations, body scans, and movement practices participants receive, then step into the facilitator role with peer feedback and expert guidance. The atmosphere honors both rigor and ease—a container where clinical excellence and inner work support one another. By the end, you'll possess a lived understanding of the curriculum, confidence in your ability to deliver it, and eligibility for 12 additional hours of virtual community-based professional development in 2027.

Venue & Logistics

Location: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (six-day format)
Bring: Comfortable clothing suitable for meditation practice, any personal items needed for a residential retreat setting.
Omega Institute offers accommodations on-site and provides vegetarian meals. Accessibility accommodations are available—contact the venue directly for specific needs.