The New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center (NYS TINRC), which is a project funded by OMH, is partnering with the Breath-Body-Mind™ Foundation to host free, virtual Breath-Body-Mind™ (BBM) training opportunities for frontline staff, organizations, and communities throughout New York State. BBM teaches gentle evidence-based, trauma sensitive practices that provide rapid stress relief and with practice over time, improve stress resilience. 

ALL of the BBM Practice sessions, workshops, trainings, and opportunities are available to all New Yorkers and are free of charge.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for BBM Level 1 Teacher Training 

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Applicants who participate in the BBM Level 1 Teacher Training will be expected to have:

  • Completed the BBM Fundamentals Course - 12 hours, taught by Dr. Brown, Dr. Gerbarg and several senior BBM teachers.                                                                                                                                                                                  
  • Completed the Fundamentals Course - 6 weekly group practice, taught by senior BBM teachers.

Session Dates & Time:

  • Dates: August 28, 29, 30 and September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 and 25, 2024
  • Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm (each day)

BBM Level-1 Teacher Training (40 hours)

This 40-hour BBM Level -1 Teacher Training is the first part of the three-level teacher training sequence and designed for individuals interested in teaching BBM practices to individuals or groups.  Please Note: The BBM Fundamentals Course is a required pre-requisite for the Level-1 Teacher Training.

 

Participants who complete all sessions and who demonstrate competence in teaching BBM core techniques will be expected to implement BBM wellness practices into their organizations and communities.  Trained teachers will:

  • Advertise and promote BBM practices
    • Assure colleagues are informed of BBM practices, updates, and have access to the link to join sessions
    • ​​​​​​​Support organizational change that allows staff to attend free, virtual BBM sessions
  • Teach BBM practices to individuals and small groups within their organization and/or community
  • Participate in one trauma-informed and diversity, equity and inclusion focused training
  • Participate in a monthly Learning Community facilitated by TINRC staff to support implementation of BBM practices in their organization and/or community. 

 

It is important to commit to all of the days and times of the training course to get the full benefits and skills necessary to teach others.  The schedule is created so that each day’s teaching and practices flow in a specific sequence, it is difficult to recreate that if you miss a day.  It is important to notify the teachers as soon as possible, if you need to miss a training day.  Those who are unable to demonstrate competence by the end of this training will be able to attend additional weekly practice sessions towards certification. 

 

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