Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) CE Training:
Teacher Foundations & Development with Relational Mindfulness
A five-day immersive experience for clinicians who want to grow as an MBCT teacher
Registration IS NOW OPEN for this 5-day residential CE training at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY!
Dates: October 11–16, 2026
Teachers: Chris Molnar, Ph.D. and Alissa S. Yamasaki, Ph.D.
“Chris Molnar, PhD, offers a high-quality MBCT training that adheres to the principles of participant experiential learning and treatment fidelity.”
ABOUT THIS TRAINING
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the structured, evidence-based tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the depth and flexibility of mindfulness practice. Originally developed to prevent relapse in depression, MBCT has since demonstrated meaningful benefits across the range of unpleasant and unwanted emotions that bring people into care.
This five-day residential training is designed for licensed health care professionals who want to develop a strong foundation of experiences in MBCT. This training is not a lecture course. You will be immersed in the MBCT curriculum experientially, practicing what you are learning, receiving guided mini-teaching experiences, and building skills through structured teach-backs and reflective practice.
The training incorporates relational practices to support the learning experience.
WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR
This training is designed for healthcare providers, licensed mental health professionals, and graduate students in mental health fields, who wish to develop or deepen their MBCT teaching skills. Some personal familiarity with mindfulness practice is helpful, but not required.
“There is no better way to learn mindfulness and MBCT than to experience it for yourself.”
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the end of the training, participants will have:
A Working, Experiential Understanding of the Foundational MBCT Curriculum. You will experience the essential practices of the MBCT curriculum directly as a participant, including the body scan, sitting and movement meditation, the breathing space, and more. Teaching level will be for professionals, including for beginners and for those who are returning to familiar practices. For those returning to the material, this is an opportunity to revisit the foundations with fresh perspective and renewed clarity.
Teaching Experience Through Direct Practice and Feedback. You will practice guiding others through core MBCT practices and receive feedback in a supportive small-group setting. Newer teachers build with a solid foundation; those with experience may use structured feedback and peer consultation as an opportunity to refine and refresh teaching skills.
Ability to Apply and Learn from the MBI Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI-TAC). You will have exposure to the standard framework for evaluating MBCT teaching development at every level of experience and have a clear pathway for growth.
Skills in Relational Mindfulness and Mindful Case Consultation. Relational practices are woven throughout the training, including guided experiences to consult about cases in a connected way, offering feedback with care, and tending to your own groundedness and wellbeing as the practitioner providing support.
BONUS CEs. Graduates who complete the residential training also receive access to an optional, additional 12 CE hours in 2027 at no additional cost, including a virtual follow-up community for MBCT teachers at all levels of experience. This is part of an ongoing community of practitioners who have experience and shared interest in MBCT and mindfulness. Specific CE objectives of this training are listed in detail.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“Chris Molnar's MBCT course at Omega was exceptional, creating a spacious and warm learning environment. The mindfulness skills I gained there have benefited my psychotherapy practice, enriching my work with many clients. I'm deeply grateful for this experience.” -Licensed psychologist participant in October 2024
DETAILS
Dates: October 11–16, 2026
Location: Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY
Tuition: $630 standard / $565 Omega members / Tuition awards available for those working with veterans.
On-campus accommodations: Available from $575–$1,850 (5 nights, all meals included)
Commuter rate: $375 (meals and facilities included)
Who may attend: Licensed mental health professionals, healthcare providers, graduate students in mental health programs
FAQs
Who is eligible for CEs? CEs are approved by the American Psychological Association, the NY State Education Department for Psychology CE, and Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. 27 CEs are included with registration, with the option to pursue 12 additional CEs for no additional cost after the training is completed. Read more details:
Where can I read more about MBCT? Read more about the MBCT and how to become a teacher at mbct.com.
What can I expect with a residential training? This training invites you to step away from the pace of daily life. Held at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, Omega is a dedicated learning and retreat campus in the Hudson Valley. On-campus options for accommodations and meals are a popular choice amongst attendees. Commuter registration is available for those who prefer to stay off-site.
Can beginners in mindfulness attend? Yes, no prior experience with mindfulness is required. We do ask that registrants have experience in providing health or mental health services and have some familiarity with cognitive behavioral therapy.
Where can I find out more about the teachers?
Chris Molnar, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and founder of META Center (Mindful Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and Psychological Wellness Center). She is one of a handful of professional MBCT Teacher Training Organizations offering professional continuing education internationally. Learn more about Dr. Molnar and listen to her guidance of some of the formal MBCT practices.
Alissa Yamasaki, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and is celebrating 10 years of existence of her group practice, Ayama Psychotherapy. The practice is known for its thoughtful, mind-body approach to care, and her clinical work specializes in working with adults with chronic and complex anxiety, integrating MBCT, relational insight, and CBT. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Yamasaki mentors and teaches clinicians, physicians, and others doing meaningful work in health and healing. Learn more about Dr. Yamasaki at https://www.ayamapsychotherapy.com/
