COMPASSION CULTIVATION TRAINING© Classes
“I think being human is about being in the right kind of relationships. I think being human is a process. It’s not something that we just are born with. We actually learn to celebrate our connection, learn to celebrate our love. And the thing about it — if you suffer, it does not imply love. But if you love, it does imply suffering. So part of the thing that I think what being human means — to love and to suffer; to suffer with, though, compassion, not to suffer against. So, to have a space big enough to suffer with, and if we can hold that space big enough, we also will have joy and fun, even as we suffer. And suffering will no longer divide us. And to me, that’s sort of the human journey.”
Winter 2026 ONLINE COMPASSION CULTIVATION TRAINING©
Compassion Cultivation Training© (CCT™) is an 8-week personal and professional development course designed at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) and now housed at the Compassion Institute. The program includes practical tools and exercises designed to enhance your awareness, compassion, social connection, and resilience.
THURSDAYS, january 15 - March 5, 2026
7PM - 9PM ET
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how does cct work online?
Online CCT classes take place in real time in a virtual classroom environment and include:
Large and small group discussions to share learning experiences
Guided meditation to improve awareness
Listening and communication exercises to build compassionate interactions
Access to online guided meditations to support a daily practice of developing loving kindness, empathy, and compassion.
Practical applications to explore and develop compassionate thoughts and actions in real life
This class is live and interactive in a group learning environment. To participate, you will need a quiet location, a reliable internet connection, and a computer or tablet with a webcam and a microphone.
CCT classes can be arranged for groups of 8 or more depending on Laura’s availability. Please contact Laura for more information.