Compassion Cultivation in Health Care – Public #03 – 09/18/26 – 11/06/26
No refunds will be issued unless the course does not fill a minimum number of registrants by 1 week prior to the course start date.
Online
English
Compassion Cultivation in Health Care (CCHC) is modified from the original 16-hour Compassion Cultivation Training©, which is designed to cultivate the inherent quality of compassion that all humans possess. When we cultivate compassion, it becomes the default stance from which we live and respond in daily life. This modification includes shorter classes and content specific to those in the health field. Each virtual class includes didactic teaching, pair/group exercises, short contemplative practices, and practical on-the-spot practices.
What does Compassion Cultivation in Health Care (CCHC) look like?
CCHC is an 8-session virtual course, including:
- 1-hour sessions, with lectures, discussions, and interactive exercises (note: first session is 2 hours; see full schedule below)
- Meditation practices that progress from week to week
- Practical skills and application for health care professionals
The 8-session CCHC journey
Session 1, Building Awareness: Understanding mindfulness and cultivating awareness
Session 2, Empathy: Understanding the difference between empathy and compassion
Session 3, Self-Compassion: Including yourself in the circle of compassion
Session 4, Reconnecting with Our Values: Identifying our values, self-appreciation, and practicing gratitude
Session 5, Common Humanity: Cultivating a feeling of connection with others; appreciating the contribution of others to our lives
Session 6, When Compassion Gets Hard: Recognizing what blocks compassion to widen our circle of compassion
Session 7, Active Compassion: Making your compassion more embodied and active
Session 8, Sustainable Compassion: Integrating compassion in one’s life, sustainably
This course will specifically focus on cultivating compassion for providers and staff in the health field, including addressing barriers and enablers in our current environment. The class time will allow for discussion of issues specific to working in health amongst a group of peers.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic components of mindful awareness
- Describe the key components of compassion
- Apply the practice of setting intentions
- Describe the difference between empathy and compassion
- Describe the importance of self-compassion
- Apply learned compassion skills in everyday and professional life
- Describe the key components of common humanity
- Describe how to establish a daily practice
Our group will meet (virtually) on
- Sept 18, 2026: 10:00am-12:00pm Pacific Time (note: the first session is 2 hours)
- Sept 25, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Oct 2, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Oct 9, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Oct 16, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Oct 23, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Oct 30, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
- Nov 6, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am Pacific Time
We will be holding an optional post-course check-in for alumni of this cohort on Friday, January 29th, 2027, 10am Pacific Time (no extra cost).
Absence & Refund Policy
We understand that life happens and we want to work with you to make sure you’re able to get the most out of your class. Before registering, please consider the following:
- Absences: We recommend you verify your availability to attend all sessions prior to registering. This will allow you to obtain as much information as possible and get the most out of the course.
- Refunds: Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds or transfers for CCHC classes.
Please be sure to take note of the time & date listed above, all times are listed in Pacific Time. You can double-check the timing in your region with this time zone converter.
Shireen Mansouri
She completed her medical degree at Queen’s University in Ontario Canada, and then obtained her training in Family Medicine in Newfoundland Canada. She also has training in emergency medicine and obstetrical ultrasound. Over her career she has provided full spectrum family practice including obstetrical care and remote medicine, and has worked in both Canada and the US. She currently lives in Calgary Alberta and continues to work as a GP Oncologist and family physician in Yellowknife NWT Canada. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and being out in nature with her husband.
Olivia Tse
Olivia Tse (MDCM, FRCPC), a pediatrician trained at McGill University, has worked to provide care for children both in Montreal and in First Nations and Inuit communities of northern Quebec. She has also educated and mentored physicians-in-training for over 20 years. As a Director of the Pediatrics Residency Training Program and then as Assistant Dean of Resident Affairs at McGill University, she has taught the skills of mindfulness and compassion to medical and surgical trainees. Olivia has also facilitated workshops and seminars both locally and internationally, and is a certified teacher of both CCT and Mindful Practice® in Medicine. Having experienced the transformative effects of compassion training herself, Olivia is motivated to guide others to discover the profound impact of living with compassion as a guiding principle for themselves and as a basis to shape their own communities and systems into safer, more caring places for all.