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 training is available through West Valley College Title IV-E Collaborative. Santa Clara County Title IV-E Collaborative training events are free for all who qualify.

Eligible Participants include:

• Staff of residential treatment facilities in Santa Clara County, CA

• Foster and adoptive parents

• Prospective foster and adoptive parents

• Santa Clara County social workers

• Santa Clara County children’s mental health providers

• Staff of community-based organizations that serve children and families in Santa Clara County

• College and university students in academic preparation to work with families and children

Compassion Cultivation Training | 8-week Course | 8 Tuesdays

This class is not designed as a drop-in class. The sessions will be progressive; it is recommended to attend all the sessions. Contact Lineth if you have any questions.

Start Date: Tuesday March 30. End Date: Tuesday May 18.
Time: 10:00am - 12pm PST
Please note: registration ends Wednesday March 24.

This online course will not be recorded.

Please register ASAP to reserve your spot. There is a limited number of spaces available for this course. Thank you.