We are delighted to formalise our collaboration with the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg). Together we will offer a full MBCT Teacher Training Programme for Portuguese professionals, increasing access to mindfulness and supporting international communities.

Marion Furr, Mindfulness Teacher, Trainer and Supervisor at the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation:

“I have lived in Portugal and offered mindfulness courses and teacher training on behalf of the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation for the past six years. I am delighted that this partnership enables us to work directly with the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) to bring MBCT Teacher Training to Portugal through a Portuguese University”

“Desde seis anos vivo em Portugal e ofereço cursos de mindfulness e formação de professores por parte da Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. Alegra-me que temos formado esta parceira que permite-nos trabalhar diretamente com a Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais da Universidade do Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) na intenção de formar facilitadores de MBCT em Portugal.

Saúl Neves de Jesus, Full Professor in the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg):

“I think it’s great that the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) is collaborating with the  Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF) to start our new training programme for Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy teachers in Portugal. This is a new initiative to support our goal of promoting mindfulness research and education in Portugal. We are pleased to be working in partnership with the OMF, a world-leading institution in mindfulness.”

“Considero importante que a Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais da Universidade do Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) faça parte do projeto de colaboração com a Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF) e inicie o nosso novo programa de formação de Facilitadores em Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy em Portugal. Esta é uma nova iniciativa para prosseguir o nosso objetivo de promover a investigação e a educação em mindfulness em Portugal. Temos o prazer de trabalhar em parceria com a OMF, instituição líder mundial em mindfulness.”

Cláudia Isabel Guerreiro Carmo, Professor in the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg):

“I am delighted to be part of this exciting project and collaborate in training fellow colleagues in Portugal alongside the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF). As a member of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) it is a great opportunity to integrate and work together with OMF teaching staff on this new initiative”.

“Estou muito feliz por fazer parte deste projeto emocionante e colaborar na formação de colegas em Portugal com a faculdade da Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF). Como membro da Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais da Universidade do Algarve (FCHS-UAlg) é uma grande oportunidade para integrar e trabalhar em conjunto com o pessoal docente da OMF nesta nova iniciativa”.

Further information:

This course will be taught in English and delivered largely online through the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Algarve (FCHS-UAlg). Some aspects of the course may be delivered in person to bring the group together.

If you are a Portuguese Health professional who would like to develop your skills to teach MBCT in clinical and non-clinical settings, please join our free live online information session on Wednesday 30^th November at 18:00 (PT/UK time) to find out more about the teacher training programme and rates.

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For further information on partnering with the OMF visit https://oxfordmindfulness.org/omcpartners/