Become a Certified Meditation Teacher and Transform Lives

20 years ago, Connected Kids pioneered the idea of teaching meditation to children and teens. 

We were convinced that young people needed to learn these skills sooner, rather than later.  We wanted to share our experience and knowledge with like-minded people who felt the same.

Since then the training programme has grown internationally teaching thousands of people who have become successful meditation teachers.

We’ve helped people, worldwide, transform their passion into a career of helping young people to reduce stress and anxiety and feel calmer, more confident and happier.

Our mission is to elevate people to have the skills, understanding, experience and confidence to help young people thrive:

  • build young people’s emotional intelligence
  • develop their resilience skills
  • help them tap into their innate sense of kindness and compassion

It has been a wonderful journey and I have learned so much along the way. It has really enhanced my play therapy tool kit and totally opened up my own journey.

Shelley, USA

 

We take a mindful, child-centered approach…

Our speciality is training you to work from an intuitive, child-centered approach.   Our approach is practical and tailored to meet the needs of all young people – including those with or without trauma, care-experienced, SEN, Autism and ADHD.

lorraine e murray connected kids helping young girl use hoberman sphere for breath regulation

Connected Kids is a unique programme for special people.  It’s more than a certificated course.  The Connected Kids team is dedicated to helping you with your future success as a meditation teacher and all the children you connect with – helping them reach their potential.

That’s why we channel our energy into continued support with tutorials, skills to promote your work and masterclasses – in addition to exclusive access to a thriving online community of like-minded people.

It’s a highly skilled course that takes you on a personal development journey.

“The CK program is not only for you to learn to teach meditation, but it is also a personal growth opportunity”

Ana, Belgium

 

Join the Connected Kids Accredited Programme

girl holding breathing ball hoberman sphere to learn breath meditation at connected kids

  • to develop the skills to customise a teaching meditation programme that meets their needs,
  • to keep kids and teens motivated by creating meditations they will love,
  • to connect to the experience and wisdom of our online community,  
  • to develop advanced skills that extend your work locally or worldwide!

 

Working with the tools has brought about a beautiful shift in how I work with children. Previously, I worked as a psychologist, working on an intellectual level with evidence-based strategies, attempting to ‘fix’ problems. 

My approach to working with children is completely different and much more effective. The course has equipped me with the skills to work on a deeper level with kids, tuning into their energy and underlying issues using simple and effective techniques.

Anon, UK

Create a rewarding career

On the Connected Kids programme, you’ll be joining educators, psychologists, mental-health experts, yoga teachers, therapists, counsellors, social workers looking to transform their passion into a successful career teaching meditation.

Or maybe you are someone who is simply amazed at the benefits of learning meditation and feel it’s time to share this with young people as a professional Connected Kids Tutor?

What does the professional programme look like?

8 self-directed study modules (approx 18 hours study)
Lifetime access to course materials and online support
Access to 3 live, online classes with the programme founder
Benefit from our accreditation by *IMMA and IICT
Receive a professional Connected Kids Tutor Certificate – 45 CPD/25 CE credit
Enjoy a free bonus – foundation course (5 modules – value £199)
Taking part in the training was life changing for me.   Through my own journey of developing self-awareness and self-compassion, I feel empowered to help children reach this deeper level of connection with themselves, a true honour and privilege, and a complete joy to behold.”  Mary, UK 

 

The Connected Kids syllabus…

developing mindfulness and meditation to support age and stage
how to teach children meditation who have SEN –  ADHD, Autism 
a ‘meditation toolkit’ that can structure bespoke sessions
using mandalas to guide and develop emotional energy
grounding with mudras and movement
exploring labyrinths to help children self regulate their energy
working with nature, stones/crystals
using the senses, colour and day-to-day mindfulness
how to intuitively guide meditations to match their energy
tips for teaching kids/teens who don’t want to learn meditation
exploring the energy body structure and how it helps teach meditation
which mindful activities are safe to use with different needs
how to support the families of children with SEN
how to help young people process trauma through meditation
how to set up a professional meditation teaching programme
worldwide certification to gain insurance to teach meditation professionally
tips on how to run meditation sessions online (via zoom/whatsapp) for kids or teens
access to masterclasses to advance your skills
insurable through Balens UK or IICT
accredited by *IMMA and IICT
sharing ideas and good practice with our online community

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Completing an online course can be challenging!  So we provide extensive online support and access to our online community of fellow students and the Connected Kids team - all have taken the course and will share tips, ideas and give support.

We also offer 121 sessions (additional cost) with the founder of the programme if you feel you need some extra help.

You have lifetime access to the online modules.

When you start the modules we'll give you 12 months to schedule the 3 live online classes that lead to certification.

After the final, live class. you will have 12 months to complete your practical assessment work; designed to build your confidence and mentor you through your teaching practice. 

Extensions are available if the 12 months expire due to your unforeseen circumstances.

There is no pre-requisite to the course.  Ideally you would have some personal experience of meditation, however to support our trainee meditation teachers, we automatically include the foundation course modules as an extra bonus and to support your meditation skills - especially if you are new to meditation.

When you enroll, we'll send you the details to set up your course module access through an access code.

 When you use your code, the Professional modules will appear on your member's login.  Within 48 hours we will activate the foundation modules bonus.  At this point, you can book in for our live, online classes which are automatically included in the course cost.

The online classes are designed to help you through the course modules and to guide you to certification.  You don't need to have them completed before the online classes.

You do need to have all modules completed before you submit  your assessment for certification.  

  • completing 10 case studies (5 x group and 5 x 121 sessions),
  • 1 x audio/video recording of delivering a meditation to children,
  • a teaching meditation business essay – to give you the confidence to set up a professional practice
  • **police/PVG check
  • completion of a written test

**PVG/criminal record checks;  we require a copy of a basic disclosure/police check (or equivalent in your country) to confirm that you have a clear history with no criminal charges at the time your disclosure/police certificate was issued (certificate date must be valid within 18 months of the Connected Kids training).

This insurance to teach as a Connected Kids Tutors along with your Professional Connected Kids Tutor certificate, will enable you to work privately with families as a Meditation Tutor and satisfy the requirements of organisations and the education sector who are seeking professional services from a Children’s Meditation Teacher.

We alternate our classes so accomodate this.  So we'll offer them on different days of the week and timings.  You can view our current schedule here.

However we regularly add new dates when classes become full.

Once you finish the modules, online classes and have submitted (and passed) your assessment.

We have submitted our syllabus, training outline, course materials and assessment process to IMMA and IICT in order that they could review and approve our course.  This allows our members to secure teaching meditation practice insurance (and membership of these organisations) - we are accredited as approved training providers.

*Accredited by the International Mindfulness and Meditation Association and IICT- Internationa Institute for Complementary Therapists

If you want to have a look at the online course before buying, you can book a free call with the founder here.

On this online call, Lorraine E Murray can answer any questions and guide you through a preview of the online course. 

 

 

 

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