Compassion Cultivation Training - CCT© is an eight-week course developed in the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. The program is designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy and kindness for oneself and for others. CCT integrates traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion. The CCT protocol was developed at Stanford University by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers.

*This is a private class open only to Kaiser Permanente staff. Please contact the Education Department - Kaiser San Jose Medical Center for registration and specific class dates. Class Flyer & Class Dates:

• Week 1: Friday March 6

• Week 2: Friday March 13

• Week 3: Tuesday March 17

• Week 4: Friday March 20

• Week 5: Friday April 3

• Week 6: Friday April 10

• Week 7: Friday April 24

• Week 8: Friday May 8