For Health Professionals
Why become a Zest Infusion facilitator?
Zest Infusion facilitators are an extraordinary group, drawn from a wide range of experience and backgrounds with one thing in common – the passion to establish mindful communities in their everyday practice and work with clients. We believe that any program is only as good as its facilitator and are excited to share our experience and knowledge with you.
As a Zest Infusion facilitator you will gain:
An opportunity to get hands-on experience facilitating Mindfulness & ACT For Beginners (a 7-week group therapy program that works and is supported by evidence-based practice and research)
Extensive training in group therapy facilitation based on the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy model
A comprehensive facilitator manual, supporting resources and material
Opportunity to offer Medicare group therapy rebates to your clients
A competitive edge to present mindfulness meditation in your location without having to ‘reinvent the wheel’ by sacrificing valuable time in your practice to develop and refine a successful group therapy program
Essential selection criteria includes:
Fully registered general or clinical psychologist
Registered Provider of Medicare services
Evidence of at least a 2-day introduction to ACT with any ACT trainer
Evidence of training and knowledge of mindfulness meditation
Experience in group facilitation or training
Understanding and knowledge of a wide range of psychological disorders
Ability to recruit and organise group members through service and community networks
Demonstrated capacity for empathy and non-judgment
Ability to recognise own boundaries with self-disclosure as facilitator of a group program
Zest Infusion facilitator key responsibilities:
Securing a venue
Recruitment of 8 – 10 participants per group
Purchasing Mindfulness & ACT For Beginners participant manuals and meditation audios
Group facilitation and program administration