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Cultivate Student Well-Being
Empower your students to move from feeling stressed and burnt out to capable and resilient using our evidence-based curriculum.
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Is stress and anxiety taking a toll on your students?
MIEA’s evidence-based mindfulness program is specifically tailored for higher education, designed to build resilience and enhance well-being among both students and staff.
Science-Backed Results
Our evidence-based curriculum builds well-being, reduces stress, improves sleep, fosters self-compassion, and promotes resilience.
Tailored for Students
Our curriculum, designed for college-aged adults, blends practical skills with the efficacy of small group learning, recognized by ACE for its significant impact.
Guided by Experts
Led by experienced faculty and trainers, our Mindfulness Teacher Certification program ensures our curriculum is delivered skillfully and with confidence.
Seamless Technology
Our cutting-edge technology tools simplify course management and enhance engagement, making mindfulness practices more accessible and impactful across your campus.
Naspa presentation
“Launching an Evidence-Based Mindfulness Program for Students on Your Campus”
During this session, you’ll discover firsthand how SUNY Cobleskill has implemented a campus-based mindfulness program, using the evidence-based curriculum from the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA).
The presenters will share data and insights, guiding you through experiential exercises and offering practical strategies for implementing the program on your campus.
Tuesday, March 12
8:30 am – 9:20 am (LOCAL)
Hyatt Regency 401-Chelan
Anne Hopkins Gross & Holly Rogers
Note: Check here for any session updates.
Empower Your Campus with Mindfulness
Explore the impact of a comprehensive mindfulness program. Whether you’re looking to initiate campus-wide initiatives or pursue teacher certification, MIEA is your partner in fostering a mindful, resilient campus culture.
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Become a Certified MIEA Mindfulness Teacher
Make a Lasting Impact
Our 6 to 12-month certification program equips you with the tools and confidence to profoundly affect college-aged adults’ lives.
- Community Connection
Join our network, promoting well-being and resilience. - Impactful Teaching
Address the specific needs of college-aged adults with our evidence-based curriculum. - Teacher Development
Boost your qualifications with our developmental opportunities.
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Implement Mindfulness On Your Campus
Transform Your Educational Environment
Collaborate with MIEA for comprehensive support in implementing mindfulness across your department or campus. From initial training to full-scale program rollout, we’re here to ensure success every step of the way.
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Win Big with Our NASPA Giveaways!
Secure daily chances to win essential mindfulness books and exclusive coupons, plus a grand prize basket filled with resources to enrich your campus’s mindfulness journey.
How to Enter:
Drop by Booth #1100 or sign up here
Upcoming Opportunities
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MIEA Fundamentals Schedule
Immerse yourself in an online, 5-week mindfulness training led by one of our experienced trainers. Experience our curriculum firsthand and gain insight into our philosophy of teaching mindfulness to college-aged adults.
This introductory mindfulness training fulfills a prerequisite for our Teacher Certification program.
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Certification Workshop Schedule
Lay the foundation for becoming a certified MIEA Mindfulness teacher with our 5-day immersive online Workshop. Leave ready to start teaching with confidence!
Inspiring Words from Our Teachers
We chose MIEA because it was tailored specifically to the population we were serving. This is what really stood out to us among other potential programs… The certification does not end with the training!
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Penelope Wong
Berea CollegeMIEA has absolutely knocked it out of the park with the packaging, presentation and scaffolded curriculum.
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Collin McConaghy
The Peavey ProjectLast night each student’s check-in sounded like a glowing testimonial of how transformative Koru has been for them in a short time, and how the range of positive experiences was motivation for them to keep it up.
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Maria Sperduto
Yale UniversityLeading the Way in Mindfulness Education
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults stands at the forefront of mindfulness education, with our evidence-based curriculum making significant impacts:
300+
Academic Institutions
Across 15 Countries have integrated MIEA’s curriculum, enhancing campus wellness.
1,500+
Teachers Trained
By experts, equipped with strategies designed for emerging adults.
70,000+
Students Empowered
With skills to transition from stress to resilience, improving both their academic performance and well-being.
Evidence-Based
Impact
Our curriculum aligns with the American Council on Education’s recommendations, leveraging supervised mindfulness practices to enhance mental health in higher education.
MIEA Partners
Campus-Wide Transformation
The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults has partnered with leading campuses to transform how educators and students build resiliency and the skills needed to succeed.
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MESSAGE FROM co-FOUNDER Holly Rogers
Redefining the Way We Approach Meditation
During my time working with students at Duke University, I witnessed firsthand the incredible potential of mindfulness in alleviating the overwhelming stress students faced but struggled to maintain their engagement. Over ten years, we refined a class tailored for students, concentrating on practical skills for stress management, improved focus, and deeper personal insights, effectively addressing their unique needs and challenges.
The impact we witnessed was remarkable.
Today, the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (formerly known as Koru Mindfulness) is dedicated to fulfilling its mission: training educators at colleges and universities to deliver mindfulness teachings to the young adults they serve, utilizing our evidence-based curriculum. Our vision extends far beyond the classroom — we aspire to create a world where emerging adults everywhere embrace joyful and meaningful lives, guided by the wisdom and compassion that mindfulness cultivates.
Together, let’s transform the way we approach mindfulness and empower a generation to thrive.
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Win Big with Our NASPA Giveaways!
Secure daily chances to win essential mindfulness books and exclusive coupons, plus a grand prize basket filled with resources to enrich your campus’s mindfulness journey.
How to Enter:
Drop by Booth #1100 or sign up here
Frequently Asked Questions
Implementation: How can my campus implement a comprehensive mindfulness program?
Contract with the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults to train the necessary number of teachers to fully support your department or campus and ensure a comprehensive program implementation.
- Host an Onsite Teacher Certification Workshop
Together we will engage participants from your community for our MIEA teacher certification program. Our experienced MIEA trainers will visit your campus to conduct the Certification Workshop. - Recruit Students & Start Teaching
These teachers will then offer the evidence-based curriculum to your students with help from MIEA. - Embed Mindfulness Education Throughout Your Department or Campus
We’ll help you develop a strategy for integrating mindfulness into campus programming to reach the most students. - Receive Full Support
Our partnership offers comprehensive support, including the Mindfulness Fundamentals Course, Teacher Certification workshops and retreats, custom program development, a Teacher Dashboard, student apps, tech support, ongoing MIEA mentoring, marketing assistance, assessments, and curriculum resources.
Duration: How long does certification usually take?
The majority of our teachers submit their portfolio within 1 year of attending their workshop. Teachers who have completed a 3-day retreat before applying typically submit their portfolio 6-12 months after their workshop.
If more time is needed, teachers can extend their training period for an additional 6 months total ($59 for 3 months).
Prerequisites: What are the prerequisites for applying for Certification?
- Completion of our 5-week introductory course, Fundamentals.
Acceptable alternatives to Fundamentals include MBSR, MBCT, MSC, training by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, formal mindfulness training with an experienced teacher, or attendance at multiple retreats.
- An ongoing personal practice, most days, for at least 6 months.
- Experience teaching classes or facilitating groups is suggested.
- Experience working with diverse populations or participation in diversity training experiences is strongly recommended.
Cost: How much does MIEA’s certification training cost?
Costs for departmental or campus-wide programming vary. Schedule a consultation!
Teacher Certification Training
- Tuition: $1,595 to $1,895
- Cost of 4 required books: ~$50
- Cost of optional suggested readings: ~$100
Annual Fee
- After certification, the annual fee is $225/year
- This fee covers the license to teach our curriculum, use the trademarked logo, and access our technology
Other Costs to Consider
- Optional Reading Material: ~$100
- Travel to in-person workshop
- Room & Board for in-person workshop
- App fees for students: $3.99/app
- 3-month extension: $59
Terms: What are the terms and conditions of Certification?
All teachers must agree to our Teacher Certification Agreement which outlines the rights, responsibilities, and terms of teaching MIEA’s curriculum. The document contains information on intellectual property, who can teach, access to our technology, and conducting research.
CE Credits: Can I get CE Credits?
Yes! Psychologists can earn 18 APA-approved CE credits through our comprehensive program, designed to enrich professional expertise and development.
Differentiators: How are you different from other mindfulness programs?
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The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults specializes in addressing the unique challenges of student well-being by providing educators with the tools and guidance they need to cultivate resilience and reduce stress on campus.
Our curriculum, grounded in evidence and crafted by professionals with over two decades of experience in student counseling, equips students with practical mindfulness and meditation techniques. It fosters calm, self-compassion, and improved mindfulness through supervised practice in small-group settings. This method aligns with the American Council on Education’s findings, which highlight supervised practice as the most effective approach for teaching mindfulness.
Our certification program equips educators worldwide to teach mindfulness confidently, with flexible training and innovative technology for streamlined teaching.
Evidence: What is the evidence supporting MIEA’s program?
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The Challenge
Rising Student Stress
A national survey revealed that 72% of students experience moderate to severe psychological distress. This has led to challenges with student retention, increases in student harm/violence, and increased demand for mental health services.
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The Solution
Mindfulness Education with MIEA
Mindfulness was identified as one of the most important skills for improving mental health in the largest meta-analysis ever done on the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
The American Council on Education’s 2023 report “What Works for Improving Mental Health in Higher Education?” noted, “Mindfulness programs with supervised practice have the most consistently positive evidence.”
MIEA’s evidence-based curriculum consistently empowers students to achieve higher levels of well-being and resilience through supervised practice in small-group learning settings, aligning with ACE’s recommendations.
MIEA’s curriculum proved effective when taught remotely and helped students cope with COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.