Specialist Training: Group Skills

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.

This program is a 2-year non-degree course in Mindfulness at Bangor University, suitable for mindfulness-based teachers who want to enhance their group skills. It provides tools to support group dynamics and deepens understanding of group facilitation. The main advantage is that it helps teachers become more effective in supporting their students.

The curriculum focuses on the Inside Out Mindfulness Teaching Group Model, exploring aspects of group teaching such as orientation, guiding practices, and leading discussions. Participants learn to navigate different stages of group development and create a supportive learning environment. The training includes hands-on components to build teaching skills.

Graduates can work as mindfulness group facilitators, educators in wellness programs, or trainers in corporate mindfulness initiatives. They can also find jobs in educational institutions, healthcare, or community organizations. Other potential roles include mindfulness instructors, wellness coaches, or mental health educators.