Mindfulness Teacher Training Faculty

Meet Your MCMI Certification Faculty

World-Class Academic Credentials Meet Practical Teaching Experience

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Meet the architects of the MCMI credential. Our faculty are published specialists in ACT and neuroscience, dedicated to training the next generation of professional mindfulness instructors.

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Dr. Helena Reinier Gardola, Ph.D.

MCMI Lead Faculty  | Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Psychology Faculty Member at UAM

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  • Bridging Science and Sentience

    In my work as a clinical psychologist and university faculty member, my aim is to unite rigorous behavioral science with the lived experience of mindfulness practice. I want teachers to feel grounded in evidence-based knowledge, professional ethics, and psychological flexibility, so they can guide others with both clarity and compassion in demanding professional contexts..

Key Expertise

✦ Academic Leadership: Clinical psychology faculty at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), teaching mindfulness-based interventions and third-wave CBT frameworks to postgraduate psychology and health sciences students, with a strong emphasis on empirical evidence and clinical applicability.
✦ Third-Wave CBT Authority: Experienced in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), compassion-focused approaches, and other contextual, process-based therapies to support resilience and emotional regulation.
✦ Translating Theory to Practice: Skilled in self-compassion and mindfulness protocols that help professionals integrate contemplative tools safely into clinical and educational contexts, with attention to ethics, scope of practice, and psychological safety.

Academic Background & Credentials

✦ PhD in Clinical Psychology logy (Psy.D.), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
✦ Licenciatura/Grado en Psicología | Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) 
✦ Máster Universitario en Terapias Psicológicas de Tercera Generación | VIU – Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU)
✦ Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Officially registered in a Spanish Colegio Oficial de Psicología, with over a decade of clinical experience in anxiety and stress-related disorders
✦ Clinical Psychology Faculty Member | Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), contributing to postgraduate training in mindfulness-based interventions and emotion regulation.

Frédéric Giraud, CMT-P

Founder & MCMI Lead Faculty  Certified MBCR Specialist & Trauma-Informed Educator

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  • Authenticity Through Lived Experience

    I believe the most effective teachers are those who have walked the path they describe. My mission is to move mindfulness beyond the conceptual, training instructors to facilitate with authentic depth and trauma-informed precision—supporting people through their most challenging life transitions.

Key Expertise

✦ Direct MBCR Mentorship: Personally trained and certified in Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery by the program’s founders, Drs. Linda Carlson and Michael Speca (University of Calgary).
✦ Lived Experience Authority: As a cancer survivor, Frédéric brings an unmatched “insider” perspective to the mechanics of fear, resilience, and the healing process.
✦ Crisis & Trauma Response: Currently leading mindfulness initiatives for DANA-affected populations in Valencia, applying real-time trauma-informed crisis response.
✦ Somatic Regulation: Certified in Pranayama and Hatha Yoga (Kerala, India), integrating breathwork and body-based tools into the modern mindfulness framework.

Academic Background & Credentials

✦ Certified CMT-P | International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA)
✦ Certified MBCR Instructor | Trained by Drs. Carlson & Speca (Founders of MBCR)
✦ Mindful Educator Essentials | Mindful Schools Graduate
✦ Advanced Breathwork & Yoga Certification | Sivasoorya Divine School, India
✦ Founder | MindCoachers IMTA-Accredited Training

  • Anchoring Modern Resilience in Ancient Wisdom

    Mindfulness is most powerful when it moves beyond a temporary “hack” into a sustainable way of being. My mission is to help you ground your teaching in 2,500 years of contemplative wisdom, providing the depth and community support needed to transform modern burnout into lasting emotional balance.

Key Expertise

✦ Academic & Contemplative Synthesis: Holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Theory and Modern Psychology, specializing in the mechanics of stress and emotional wellbeing.
✦ Burnout & Stress Mastery: A leading specialist in addressing chronic stress and emotional overwhelm, particularly for high-achieving professionals and leadership contexts.
✦ Community Architect: Founder of the Balanced Minds Community, bringing 20+ years of experience in fostering sustained, long-term meditation practice and peer support.
✦ Executive Application: Expert in translating complex contemplative concepts into actionable tools for corporate trainers and executive coaches navigating high-pressure environments.

Academic Background & Credentials

✦ Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Focus: Meditation, Stress & Emotional Wellbeing
✦ 20+ Years of Meditation Practice and International Teaching Experience
✦ Founder | Balanced Minds Community (Mental Health & Meditation Platform)
✦ Lead Researcher | Integration of Ancient Wisdom with Evidence-Based Psychology

Dr. Corey Jackson, Ph.D.

MCMI Community Lead Teacher | Buddhist Scholar & Burnout Specialist

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  • Authenticity in the Gold Standard

    I believe in the transformative power of MBSR when delivered with rigor and authenticity. My mission is to help you master the original mindfulness protocols, ensuring you can communicate psychological principles clearly and compassionately, so your students can develop lasting resilience and wellbeing.

Key Expertise

✦ UMass Certified MBSR: Trained and authorized directly by the University of Massachusetts, the birthplace of MBSR, ensuring you learn the curriculum in its purest, most evidence-based form.
✦ Clinical Directorship: Over 13 years as the Director of Centro Psyke, a leading clinical psychology center, specializing in the integration of ACT and humanistic therapy.
✦ Academic Research: Active collaborator with the University of Valencia on research evaluating the effects of mindfulness on anxiety and depression.
✦ Communication Mastery: Leveraging a dual background in Psychology and Journalism to teach the art of “Mindful Inquiry” and effective group facilitation.

Academic Background & Credentials

✦ Licenciada (Bachelor’s), Psychology | University of Valencia
✦ Bachelor’s, Communication & Journalism | University of Valencia
✦ Certified MBSR Instructor | University of Massachusetts (Original Curriculum)
✦ Director | Centro Psyke (Licensed Clinical Center – 13+ years)
✦ Research Collaborator | MBSR Clinical Efficacy Studies

Thaïs Capella Solano

Guest Lecturer | MBSR Specialist & Clinical Psychology Director

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Dr. Amélie Charbonnay, Ph.D.

Guest Lecturer | Clinical Psychologist & Trauma/PTSD Expert

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  • Safety through Clinical Rigor

    Mindfulness is a profound catalyst for resilience, but its power must be anchored in safety. My mission is to equip instructors with the trauma-aware, evidence-based protocols necessary to navigate high-stress landscapes and guide students with both clinical precision and compassionate presence.

Key Expertise

✦ Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment: Recognized for clinical expertise in PTSD and complex trauma, with a focus on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure, and related CBT protocols for adults impacted by chronic stress, abuse, or interpersonal violence.
✦ National Clinical Training & Implementation: Designs and delivers advanced CPT training programs across Canada, supporting clinicians and healthcare systems to implement trauma-informed care pathways, consult on complex cases, and maintain fidelity to evidence-based models in real-world settings.
✦Complex Trauma & High-Risk Settings: Provides specialized consultation and treatment within hospital-based trauma programs and intensive outpatient services, focusing on complex PTSD, dissociation, and emotion dysregulation in high-risk populations.
✦ Organizational Strategy: Director of a CBT and Trauma Centre in Montréal, integrating psychological science with mindfulness-informed interventions and ongoing professional development for mental health providers.

Academic Background & Credentials

✦ Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Clinical Psychology, Université de Montréal
✦ Advanced Training & Consultation | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
✦ Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Specialized in Trauma, PTSD, & Anxiety Disorders
✦ Director | Montreal CBT & Trauma Centre (specialized outpatient clinic for trauma-focused care)

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World-Class Credentials Meet Practical Teaching

Skip the theory and start teaching. In our Mindfulness Teacher Training, you don’t just watch—you lead. Guide real practices every week, get immediate feedback, and build your skills in a safe, supportive environment.

MCMI Methodology Architects

Our faculty designed the MCMI credential by integrating ACT, trauma-sensitive protocols, and neuroscience. Led by Dr. Nikki Rubin (UCLA) and Frédéric Giraud (MBCR), this team created the specialized methodology that defines the MindCoachers standard.

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IMTA Accredited

The MCMI curriculum meets the highest global competency standards. This IMTA accreditation ensures your training is recognized in 40+ countries, providing the professional portable status required for clinical insurance billingand Fortune 500 corporate contracts.

Published & Field-Experienced Specialists

Learn from field-experienced experts who have authored influential works in mindfulness and psychology. Our specialists bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, ensuring you graduate with proven, evidence-based tools.

Faculty & Expertise FAQ

Common questions about the mentorship and professional standards of our Mindfulness Teacher Training.

Our faculty combine academic expertise, professional teaching credentials, and long-standing mindfulness practice to deliver the MindCoachers Certified Mindfulness Instructor (MCMI) credential—the only IMTA-accredited programme integrating ACT, trauma-sensitive protocols, and neuroscience foundations.

The team includes IMTA-certified mindfulness teachers, university-based faculty contributing expertise in ACT-informed and evidence-based psychology, and senior practitioners with extensive experience teaching mindfulness across healthcare, education, and organizational settings.

For example, Dr. Nikki Rubin, Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, contributes her expertise in psychological flexibility and ACT-informed mindfulness education within professional training contexts. All faculty teach within clearly defined ethical and professional boundaries, ensuring the training remains focused on mindfulness teaching competence, not clinical qualification.

This combination ensures your training is rigorous, evidence-informed, and professionally grounded, while remaining fully consistent with IMTA standards and scope of practice.

Yes. Unlike “video-only” courses, our faculty teach all 12 live modules and workshops. You will engage in direct Q&A, observe live demonstrations, and receive expert feedback. Faculty review the capstone assessments and participate in the Community of Practice.

Standard mindfulness trainings often focus on what to teach, but not why certain approaches work—or when they may be inappropriate. Our faculty provide in-depth, evidence-informed instruction in ACT-informed mindfulness (values clarification, cognitive defusion, psychological flexibility) and trauma-sensitive teaching principles (nervous system awareness, choice-based language, and pacing).

This foundation helps you teach responsibly and effectively in healthcare-adjacent, corporate, educational, and other high-stress environments—where generic mindfulness instruction can fall short—while staying firmly within your professional scope of practice.

Yes. Guest expeYes. Select guest experts are strategically integrated into specific modules throughout the 12-week curriculum. These contributors bring specialized perspectives from complementary fields, enriching the training with diverse professional lenses.

Their participation expands the learning beyond a single methodology, creating a multidisciplinary, international masterclass experience while remaining fully aligned with the program’s core teaching standards..

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