Deepen your mindfulness practice.
Mastermind Training & Certification.
Deepen your personal practice. Get certified to share science-based mindfulness for healthier, happier people and stronger communities.
Mastermind offers a live, two-part online Mindfulness Training & Certification Program led by Dorsey Standish, mindfulness psychologist Dr. Marty Lumpkin and other senior facilitators. Mastermind’s two-part training & certification will give you the education and practical experience to deepen your own practice and share mindfulness with others effectively and authentically.)
Part I: Mindfulness Intensive Training
- Deepen your personal mindfulness practice in a nurturing environment among like-minded peers
- Learn the neuroscience of mindfulness, including major components and networks of the brain and nervous system that are impacted by mindfulness and meditation
- Practice a variety of science-based techniques for mindfulness meditation and mindful movement, including formal, informal and attitudinal practices
- Gain skills that apply mindfulness and self-compassion to relationships, conflict and trauma
Part II: Mindfulness Teacher Certification
- Learn to teach mindfulness using your mind, heart and body
- Develop communication and leadership skills for leading classes, guiding students and developing and leading mindfulness sessions
- Create custom meditations using mindful language, phrasing, quotes, and poetry
- Get personalized feedback and growth suggestions from your teachers
- Access on-going professional mentoring and group support to deepen your practice
“The energy of the mind is the essence of life.”
– Aristotle
Why get certified?
Deeper learning. Teacher training and certification are a powerful gateway to reaching a deeper level of learning and mastery. By learning to teach and share, you strengthen your own understanding and reinforce your faith and commitment to these life-changing practices.
Serving others. There is great fulfillment in supporting and guiding the healing, wellness and growth of others. As a teacher, you are supporting your own practice, contributing to the wellness and growth of other individuals, and playing a role in bringing a broader consciousness of mindfulness to our community and world.
Creating community. As a member of the certification cohort, you’ll be a part of a broader community of students and teachers. You’ll be supported in deepening your practice, and you’ll support others in their growth. And you will play a part in creating a lasting community of wellness for yourself and others.
Completing the Mindfulness Certification program with Mastermind was one of the best decisions in my life. We finished the program just as the pandemic shut down most of public life, and the practices we learned helped me not only keep my own peace but inspired me to go forth to share mindfulness with others. Since finishing, I’ve worked with several groups and led meditation for people around the world.
Veleisa Patton Burrell
Founder and CEO, Narrative Evolution Communications
Taking this course was truly one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. Thank you for the treasure trove of skills, tools, and ideas regarding how to deepen my own practice and how to offer meditations to my students and fellow teachers at work. Please know how profoundly you have impacted my life, and how by extension, you have impacted the life of my family.
Antonia Moran
English Teacher, Episcopal School of Dallas
I never would have believed I could have gotten so much out of a virtual course. What I am most proud of, is the joy I have found in mindfulness. Being mindful has made the biggest difference in my well-being, and in “just being”. It is as if I have found another sensory mode that is deeper, wider, and more evolved. I don’t worry; I either accept things as they are, or I do something about it.
Carole Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor
I am truly grateful for the Mastermind Mindfulness Certification Program. As I reflect on our very first session together, I remember how good it felt to be surrounded by like-minded individuals – the energy was palpable! The strengths of the program included the teaching staff, the commitment to personal practice, and the hands-on learning of facilitation skills. Because of this training, I have discovered within myself a newfound optimism, excitement, and a spark!
Adrianne Bagley, M.D.
Retired Pediatrician & Mindfulness Facilitator
Learning to meditate has been a turning point in my life that reawakened my brain and my heart. After teaching English and writing classes for twenty-two years in higher education, I am humbled to realize I am now gathering the tools to help my friends, neighbors, and colleagues cope with and come to understand life as it is presenting itself to us in this moment. I recommend that those with the desire to help themselves and others in this world consider the training Mastermind offers.
Lisa Coleman, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
I want to express my sincere gratitude for this program. From Day One I enjoyed every moment and really looked forward to weekends of learning and fun. This program has really helped me in so many ways, being dedicated to my practice as well as blessing others who do not know about mindfulness.
Jertonya Feemster
Regional Vice President, Capital One
I was nervous to sign up for the certification program, but I decided to go for it. Since day one of our training, I knew I made the right choice. I truly believe this is because of the space that was created by Dorsey and Marty to help us grow. This training gave me the tools I needed to connect with myself better than ever have before and to understand how to share my teachings with others. I am forever grateful for this practice and look forward to sharing mindfulness with my community.
Alexis Ray
Certified Nutritionist and Yoga Teacher
Schedule & Pricing
Part I: Mindfulness Intensive Training
March 6-7
March 27-28
April 17-18
9am – 3pm Saturday; 12p-3p Sunday
Mindfulness Intensive Training Only
$895
or 2 payments of $475
Includes
- Part I of training only
- 27 hours of expert-led mindfulness teacher training
- 3 hours of peer-led mindfulness practice sessions
- Unlimited access to Mastermind Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Membership, including digital class library and all live workshops, for the duration of the training
- Support in deepening your practice and build healthy habits of wellness and self-care
- 27 APA-approved Continuing Education credits for mental health professionals available for additional fee
Class size limited for individual attention
Part II: Mindfulness Teacher Certification
May 1-2
May 22-23
June 4-5
9am – 3pm Saturday; 12p-3p Sunday
60-Hour Certification
$1,495
or 4 payments of $395
Includes
- Part I & Part II trainings
- A Mindfulness Teacher Certificate
- 50 hours of expert-led mindfulness teacher training
- 5 hours of peer-led mindfulness practice sessions
- 5 hours of practice teaching community classes
- Unlimited access to Mastermind Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Membership, including digital class library and all live workshops, for the duration of the training
- A framework for teaching structured mindfulness classes and workshops
- Access to teaching outlines, curriculum supplements, and basic mindfulness exercises
- Self-care skills that will last a lifetime
- 50 APA-approved Continuing Education credits for mental health professionals available for additional fee
Class size limited for individual attention
Scholarships
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. Apply by sending a paragraph to [email protected] along with your application sharing your need/desire to receive a scholarship. Scholarship recipients will pay a reduced enrollment fee.
Fine Print
Application alone does not guarantee entry. After meeting all requirements and completing a successful interview with the lead teacher you will be invited to participate. We are accepting no more than 20 applicants and doing so on a rolling basis. If you are accepted, please know that your spot will only be secured upon complete payment or enrollment in monthly payment plan. There are no refunds or transfers within two-weeks of training start date. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee receipt of scholarship. Scholarship awards will be announced no later than two weeks before start of program. Graduating from the program does not guarantee employment at Mastermind nor teaching in our corporate or school programs. It does guarantee that you are certified to share science-based mindfulness in the community.