Path of Freedom
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The Path of Freedom®
The curriculum we use in prisons includes training in: mindfulness meditation, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, and various resourcing and resiliency building skills.
Participants develop greater self-awareness, improved impulse control, and greater social awareness which will give them a new positive vision for their lives.
The program is presented in a non-sectarian manner and is open to participants of any faith and/or those who do not identify with a particular faith tradition. The curriculum has received very positive reviews from experts in the corrections field.
POF Book
Path of Freedom Book
by Kate Crisp
The POF Book is available for purchase. The link for purchasing the book will be sent after you have completed the Intro to the Path of Freedom online course.
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'Intro to the POF' Online Course
The Course
This 6 week online course is an introduction to PMI's Path of Freedom® curriculum which is used in prisons, youth-at-risk programs as well as other social services agencies.
Application Requirements
Since mindfulness-awareness meditation practices are foundational to this program, all applicants must have an established mindfulness-awareness meditation practice. Acceptance into this program is by application only.Upcoming Dates
Jan 25, 2021 - March 5, 2021
April 12, 2021 - May 21, 2021
Sept 13, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021
Cost
$225 for the six week online course.
We offer a 50% discount for Former Prisoners, Corrections Officers, and Veterans.
Scholarships are available!Course Outline & Learning Outcomes
The six-week course will consist of:- Video lectures delivered by Prison Mindfulness Institute founder Fleet Maull
- Quizzes on the Video Lectures
- Ongoing online forum discussions
- Supplementary online & print resources
- Detailed POF Course Outline
- Details on POF Learning Outcomes
Course Requirements
All participants will be required to complete all course modules, including:- Watch course video lectures
- Take short quizzes for each topic
- Engage in the online forum discussions by posting on each topic and replying at to at least one other persons posts in each topic.
- (Optional) Attend online group meetings to discuss the material.
- (Optional)review supplementary material
Technology Requirements
Please read these tech requirements before applying- Participants are required to be able to easily navigate online environments
- All trainees are required to post a photo on the site
- Your computer must be equipped with high speed internet and have microphone, camera, video and sound capabilities.
- This course is not built to be completed on smart phones. You will need either a tablet or a computer to complete most of the assignments and quizzes in this course. Please contact us if you need further clarification.
CE Credits
The Prison Mindfulness Institute has been approved by the NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6730. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Prison Mindfulness Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. A CE certificate for our trainings is an additional $25 cost. Please email us for more info.
Prison Mindfulness Institute (dba Engaged Mindfulness Institute), #1402, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Prison Mindfulness Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 7/15/2017 – 7/15/2020. Social workers completing this course receive 12 clinical continuing education credits.Cancellation Policy
Enrollment fees are nonrefundable if a registration is cancelled by the participant within two weeks (14 days) of the start date of the course. Registrations can be transferred to another individual or a future course (within a one year limit). If a registration is canceled by the participant more than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start date, course fees are refundable, minus a $25 cancellation fee. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule sessions due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If the course is canceled by the Prison Mindfulness Institute, registrants will receive full credits or refunds of the paid registration fees. All refunds will be processed within 30 days following the end of the course.
“As the term comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the past three months. It feels that I have gained a new lens to look at how events have unfolded in my life. An entirely new way of living has been opened up to me, which involves remaining nonjudgmental, acknowledging other’s unmet needs, and not taking things personally. These three things have made me generally more satisfied with each and every passing day.”
“I honestly don’t know how to put into words how much this class has helped me. I’ve been in therapy for a few years and, while it’s been extraordinarily helpful, this class has really opened my eyes and helped me to understand a lot of what my therapist has told me. So I just wanted to say thank you so much for teaching this class and for giving us all the opportunity to learn how to live in the present moment and how to let things from your past go.”
“I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed being a part of this class. You helped me open my mind to the world in ways that I thought I never could and I really appreciate that.”
“I really loved being able to do this project and seeing the results that it had on my life. I can’t thank you enough for all of the amazing life skills your class has taught me”.
Fleet and Kate bring such a beautiful mix of psychology, theory and meditation techniques mixed with very practical, hands-on “how will this make a real difference in the actual situation you find yourself in!
I think it’s all such powerful stuff to be able to use and offer to everyone in so many different modes – in prisons, in my job, and in the volunteer work .
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This project was underwritten by the Kallieopeia Foundation and The Trust for The Meditation Process (a charitable foundation supporting contemplative practice among Christians and encouraging dialogue among all contemplative traditions).
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