MCF For The Whole School
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MCF’s mindfulness program equips educators and students with practical, evidence-based tools to support self-care, emotional regulation, and resilience in high-stress school environments. Our team has trained thousands of educators across public and private schools nationwide. Led by experts like Dr. Kay Colbert, LCSW, and Sarah Sampson, who has implemented mindfulness programs for over 35,000 students, our training empowers educators to strengthen their own well-being while fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for students.
Our expert instructors provide specialized training to help educators integrate mindfulness into both personal and classroom practices, reinforcing trauma-informed care, school safety, and mental health initiatives. Dr. Christopher Willard, a Harvard professor of mindfulness and psychology and author of many books, including Growing Up Mindful, teaches how mindfulness enhances emotional well-being for school counselors, teachers and students. Meena Srinivasan, a global leader in mindfulness education and author of Teach, Breathe, Learn, trains on embedding mindfulness into school systems to improve student focus, engagement, and behavior. With a whole-school approach, our programs provide both educator-focused support and classroom-based strategies, creating safer, healthier, and more resilient school communities.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certify your team in evidence-based tools to enhance mental wellbeing for educators, youth, and the whole school.
TRAININGs
Experience digital modules, app-based mindfulness exercises, and live interactive sessions with MCF experts.
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COACHING
Expert coaches provide personalized mindfulness support through modeling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback.
Mindfulness Certification for Schools
The Mindfulness Certification for Schools equips educators including teachers, school counselors, coaches, and school administrators with evidence-based tools to foster mental wellbeing in educational settings. Combining 10 hours of expert-led livestreamed instruction with 7 hours of pre-recorded content, the program delivers practical, trauma-informed mindfulness techniques grounded in neuroscience. Participants learn to implement practices that reduce stress and anxiety while improving classroom management and outcomes, with interactive teaching opportunities and personalized feedback.
Certification impact extends beyond individual wellbeing to transform school climate and culture. Participants gain skills to integrate mindfulness into daily routines, creating schools where students better focus and engage with learning. Teachers enhance classroom environments and emotional regulation, counselors integrate mindfulness into mental health support, coaches build team resilience and focused awareness, and administrators cultivate mindful leadership and organizational wellbeing. Graduates are equipped with practical tools to support mental wellness for the whole school.
Foundations in Mindfulness Training
A comprehensive, self-paced 7-hour digital program designed specifically for educators. This program provides the essential foundations of mindfulness practice through expertly crafted video lessons, guided practices, and implementation resources that can be accessed according to their schedules. The training covers the definition, history, and science of mindfulness, and includes a mindfulness planner to help educators integrate tools for emotional well-being into their personal lives and school environments. Additionally, this program includes 3 hours of scheduled time with expert MCF trainers for Q&A and continued professional development.
Full-Day Mindfulness Workshop
A comprehensive, self-paced 7-hour digital program designed specifically for educators. This program provides the essential foundations of mindfulness practice through expertly crafted video lessons, guided practices, and implementation resources that can be accessed according to their schedules. The training covers the definition, history, and science of mindfulness, and includes a mindfulness planner to help educators integrate tools for emotional well-being into their personal lives and school environments. Additionally, this program includes 3 hours of scheduled time with expert MCF trainers for Q&A and continued professional development.
Direct Classroom Coaching
Graduates of MCF programs can receive personalized support with expert mindfulness coaches. Through modeling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback, our coaches help integrate mindfulness authentically within your specific context, ensuring sustainable implementation and addressing challenges in real-time.
“My students and myself are already experiencing the joy of being aware and grateful of the present moment and be able to recognize themselves and accept them as they are with no judgement. Also, we are able to manage and lower anxiety and stress. Thank you so much, I am forever grateful.” — Laura L.
“Enough words cannot express the immense gratitude I have for the opportunity to participate in this Mindfulness Certification. It opened my view and gave me fresh and new tools to enhance my daily professional and personal practice.” — Narghis E.
“I really see a clear path for academic integration. Explicit skills for mindfulness will be taught and practiced. What better way to impact our climate and culture than to use the skills presented during the training.” — Susan K. S.
Meet the MCF Trainers
“This was all so good for my mind, body and wellbeing. I feel very well equipped to share this wealth and knowledge to students and staff at my campus.”
— Caprice J.
“This was such an amazing way to connect with educators and stakeholders across the district. I have continuously received feedback that it was a life-changing experience.”
— Noele S.
“This was one of the most impactful experiences in my life, not only personally but also professionally. I was able to become much more self aware of my emotions and gain self management strategies that I was then able to share with others.”
— Sandra M.
The Proven Power of
Mindfulness For Schools
Recent NIH studies (2021, 2023) highlight the powerful and wide-ranging benefits of mindfulness-based practices for both students and educators. When implemented school-wide, these practices foster safer, more supportive, and more effective learning environments.
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Benefits for Students:
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Improved emotional and behavioral regulation, helping students respond more skillfully to challenges
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Enhanced attention and executive functioning, leading to better academic outcomes
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Reduced stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, promoting mental health and resilience
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Stronger relationships with peers and teachers, contributing to a more stable classroom environment
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Increased sense of safety and belonging, essential for learning and development​
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Benefits for Teachers:
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Reduced burnout and improved well-being, supporting long-term sustainability in the profession
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Greater presence and improved classroom behavior management, creating calmer, safer classrooms
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Stronger student-teacher relationships, reinforcing trust and emotional security
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Improved student engagement and academic focus, making teaching more effective and rewarding
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Safer school climate, benefiting the entire school community
Mindfulness is a proven, evidence-based strategy for transforming school culture, improving outcomes, and building safe, emotionally supportive learning environments for all.