Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitated Short Course
An awareness-based, trauma-informed training co-created by Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur ND.
Deux choix de créneaux possibles pour les 20 rencontres avec l’éducateur·trice CI :
Les mercredis de 16h à 18h (1ère rencontre 04/03/2026)
OU
Les vendredis de 12h30 à 14h30 (1ère rencontre 06/03/2026)
Course Overview
The Facilitated Short Course offers organizations, associations, and community groups an opportunity to explore the Compassionate Inquiry® approach in a guided, relational learning environment.
Over four months, participants explore how early experiences, emotional patterns, and deeply held beliefs may shape reactions, relationships, and behaviors in the present. Through reflection, discussion, and gentle experiential exercises, the course supports greater presence, curiosity, and self-understanding.
The learning environment is grounded in respect, connection, and shared insight. Participants learn within a supportive group setting that values safety, curiosity, and relational awareness.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Professionals working in caregiving, education, community support, social development, or human development
- Organizations seeking to nurture compassionate, attuned engagement among staff
- Groups looking to develop shared language and understanding around relational awareness
- Individuals interested in deepening self-inquiry within a supportive group environment
No therapeutic background is required.
The course is educational and experiential in nature.
What You’ll Learn
With guidance from a trained Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Notice emotional triggers and explore how they develop
- Identify protective patterns and the beliefs beneath them
- Bring awareness to bodily cues such as tension, sensations, and emotional shifts
- Stay grounded in the presence of difficult emotions
- Understand how past experiences may influence current responses
- Strengthen authenticity, and relational clarity
These skills support both personal insight and practical application in professional and community settings.
What’s Included
Participants receive:
- 20 hours of pre-recorded video content and narrated presentations
- 20 hours of live, facilitated sessions with a trained CI Facilitator
- Weekly peer practice in dyads or triads
- Downloadable resources, including the Compassionate Inquiry® Map
- Certificate of completion
- Continued access to course materials for review at their own pace
Benefits for Organizations
Introducing Compassionate Inquiry® within your organization can help:
- Build a shared framework for compassionate engagement
- Strengthen communication and interpersonal awareness
- Support staff in understanding their own internal patterns
- Encourage attunement and thoughtful responsiveness
- Foster a workplace culture grounded in presence, respect, and connection
This training offers a steady and accessible foundation for more coherent, humane interactions across your organization or community.
Course Schedule & Pricing
Dates
Biweekly sessions from March 2 to July 6, 2026
Time
Les mercredis de 16h à 18h OU
Les vendredis de 12h30 à 14h30
Format
Ten live, facilitated online sessions
Tarif
$2000 CAD
(aprox. 1270 €)
Plans de paiement disponibles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course therapy?
Do I need previous training in Compassionate Inquiry®?
Will the sessions be recorded?
Is this course appropriate for people without a mental health background?
Applications Now Open
To apply for the March–July 2026 cohort, please complete the application form using the link below.
Apply NowFor questions or group inquiries, contact: [email protected].
Disclaimer
Compassionate Inquiry® programs are educational and experiential. They are not a replacement for therapy or medical care. Participants are encouraged to seek additional support if needed.
