The Certified Mind-Body Bridging Educator Program prepares educators to teach Mind-Body Bridging principles and practices to their students. This program was developed with direct input from teachers and administrators who wanted practical tools to support the social and emotional well-being of students while improving learning outcomes.
Educators, administrators, counselors, coaches, school social workers, psychologists, and others who support student success can participate in this certification pathway.
Start Your MBB Educator Journey
Why Educators Choose This Program
Mind-Body Bridging offers simple awareness tools that help students settle stress, increase attention, and build emotional regulation. When educators learn to use these skills themselves, they can model and teach them in ways that feel natural and effective in everyday classroom life.
Participants learn how to integrate MBB into school routines and create learning spaces that are calmer, more focused, and more connected.
Program Structure
The certification includes two phases. Each phase blends workshops with individualized coaching to support both personal practice and classroom application.
Phase I: Developing a Personal MBB Practice
Total: 20 hours
Workshop Sessions (10 hours)
You will learn the core principles and practices of Mind-Body Bridging. Sessions focus on helping you build a personal foundation that supports clarity, balance, and presence.
Coaching (10 hours)
You will receive individualized coaching to support the development of an ongoing personal practice. This creates the grounding needed to guide students with confidence.
Phase II: Teaching MBB to Students
Total: 20 hours
Workshop Sessions (10 hours)
These sessions focus on how to teach MBB to students in age-appropriate ways. You will learn how to introduce skills, facilitate discussions, and support students as they develop their own practice.
Coaching (10 hours)
You will receive support as you begin teaching MBB in your classroom or school. Coaching helps you adapt tools to your setting and navigate real-world challenges.
Total Training Hours: 40
Format and Delivery Options
Training and coaching can be provided:
- On site at your school or district
- Virtually through Zoom
- Through a blended approach that fits your team’s schedule
This flexibility allows individual educators, schools, and full district teams to participate.
Bring MBB to Your Classroom
Who This Program Serves
This certification is ideal for:
- K to 12 educators
- School counselors and school social workers
- Administrators and district leaders
- School psychologists
- Coaches and support staff
- Wellness and student services teams
If you support student learning or well-being, you can benefit from this training.
To discuss pricing or schedule a cohort, please contact:
Derrik Tollefson
derrik.tollefson@usu.edu
(435) 797-9296