STANFORD Compassion Cultivation Training 8 Week Program (CCT)

This is an  8-week program for the general public, Compassion Cultivation Training© (CCT™) draws on insights and techniques from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice. The course integrates evidence-based meditation techniques, interactive discussions, and lectures as well as real-world exercises to put learning into practice.  This course is a proven program with global reach. 

CCT™  is taught worldwide and offers practical skills, tools, and knowledge. As a graduate, you establish the habit of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you from a place of greater understanding, joy, and purpose or Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D, with contributions fromour Founding Faculty.

WHAT DOES CCT LOOK LIKE?

Weekly 2 hour class including lecture, discussion, and in-class exercises,Daily meditation practices, Real-world assignments for practicing compassionate thoughts and actions.

The 8-Week CCT Journey

Week 1:  Settling and focusing the mind

Week 2:  Loving-kindness & compassion for a loved one

Week 3:  Compassion for oneself

Week 4:  Loving-kindness for oneself

Week 5:  Embracing shared common humanity and developing appreciation for others

Week 6:  Cultivating compassion for others

Week 7:  Active compassion practice

Week 8: Integrated daily compassion cultivation practice

WHAT EFFECTS CAN I EXPECT?

While everyone will have their own unique experience,  research has shown CCT can lead to:

Support for your health, happiness, and well-­­being

Reduction of stress, depression, and anxiety

Improvements in relating to others and the world

CAN I GET CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS?

16 Hours of continuing education may be available to participants of CCT through the joint providership between Compassion Institute and AffinityCE for a variety of health professionals, including:

Physicians, Physician assistants, Nurses, Psychologists, and  other health professionals through a statement of participation.

CCT is taught worldwide.