Level 3 Instructor Training: Independent Study

Audience: Level 3 Instructor Training
Format: In-person and Virtual
Cost: base price of $750
Dates: TBD by student and instructor
Instructor: Jeff Tarrant

This program provides an independent study designed to satisfy the requirements of Level III certification. You will work directly with Dr. Tarrant to design a project that intersects with your interests and NeuroMeditation. You’ll also learn how to effectively educate and mentor mental health professionals seeking Level II certification. After this independent study, you will be eligible to offer mentoring services to those seeking Level II certification. You must have completed the NeuroMeditation Clinical Applications Workshop and successfully achieved Level II certification prior to attending the independent study.

Suitability for this program is determined through an initial interview. Use the form linked below to begin a conversation about pursuing Level III certification.

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Level III Interest Form

Level 3 Certification Checklist

1. Submit the NeuroMeditation Institute Certification Application Form included in the certification packet.

2. Hold NM-I Level 2 certification for at least 6 months.

3. Successfully complete at least 1 NM specialization workshop. a. Specializations may include EEG biofeedback, HRV biofeedback, audio-visual entrainment, ACT, yoga, or breathwork. Other specializations may be accepted with approval from Dr. Tarrant. This requirement can be waived if you already have a certification demonstrating this specialization.

4. Complete at least 5 hours of mentoring with Dr. Tarrant through the independent study course and complete an approved independent study project. a. You will work directly with Dr. Tarrant to design a project that intersects with your interests and NM. You must successfully complete the project to meet this requirement. b. You’ll also learn how to effectively educate and mentor mental health professionals seeking Level 2 certification.

5. Maintain a personal meditation practice for the past year of at least 4 times each week and including at least 2 different NM styles. a. Submit the Level 3 Summary of Personal NeuroMeditation Practice Form.

6. Summarize and reflect on 5 research articles. a. When you submit your Level 3 NeuroMeditation Institute Application Form, you will receive access to our Zotero library with research articles from which to select for this requirement. We recommend that you choose articles from a variety of categories. b. Details on what to include in the article reviews are described in the NeuroMeditation Research Article Review Guidelines in this packet. c. The review must be completed for each article and submitted as you complete it. Please do not wait to submit all reviews at once.

7. Submit certification fee of $300. a. You have the option of submitting the Authorization for Certification Credit Card Charge to pay this fee.

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Meet Your Instructor

Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D, BCN

Dr. Tarrant is the Director of the NeuroMeditation Institute where his work focuses on combining technology-based interventions with meditation for improved mental health and wellness. He is author of the book, “Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain,” a licensed psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback.