Classes and Events
Compassion Cultivation Training© Workshop
This online course is for individuals experiencing COVID Long-haul, or post-oncology treatment ,along with, or without, their caregiver supporters.
Monday, Sept. 16, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Monday, Sept. 23, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Monday, Sept. 30, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Presented by Sharp Memorial Hospital
In Latin, the definition of “compassion,” means “to suffer with.” This free of charge, online workshop is being offered to individuals experiencing COVID Long-haul, or post-oncology treatment, along with, or without, their caregiver supporters. The primary aim is to develop a foundation for skillfully relating to suffering within others and within ourselves. This workshop is an online 4-session intensive, which distills the essence of the Compassion Institute’s™ (CI) flagship 8-week Compassion Cultivation Training© (CCT), originally developed at Stanford University Center for Compassion, Altruism, Research and Education. Drawing from contemplative science, neuroscience, and psychology, the content is supported by research on the efficacy of CCT and compassion training.
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the elements of compassion
- Apply learned compassion skills in everyday life
- Cite at least three scientific findings that support the effectiveness of compassion training
- With empathy, consider the viewpoints of others
- Maintain a sense of well-being, rather than fatigue and burn-out
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Special Instructions
Class sessions will include informal lectures/discussions, meditations and reflective exercises. The workshop is in a group format; thus participants must be able to follow group norms and tolerate a group format. Breaks will be provided.
Presenter Information
Susan Knier, OTD-MH, OTR/L, MBA-PM, is a senior rehabilitation specialist at Sharp HealthCare. She has teacher certifications in mindful self-compassion from UCSD, Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) via the Stanford University School of Medicine Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and is a trained mindfulness facilitator via UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior.
She earned a clinical doctoral degree in occupational therapy with a specialization in mental health in 2019, and in 2021, Knier completed her self-compassion in psychotherapy certification.
Schedule
This class series will meet for 4 consecutive weeks.
Date: Mondays, Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23, Sept 30, 2024
Time: 2-hour timeframe 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. every week on Monday for four weeks
SESSION 1: Settling the Mind & Intention Setting
The first session sets the stage with two foundational practices: settling the mind and intention setting. Compassion is defined and explored in the healthcare space, both as the giver and recipient.
SESSION 2: Loving-Kindness and Self-Appreciation
Session two examines the quality of loving-kindness (genuine wish for others to be well) – what it does and does not entail. Self-appreciation is practiced as a steppingstone toward greater self-care/self-compassion.
SESSION 3: Empathy, Compassion, & Self-Compassion
The session explores the difference between empathy and compassion. Self-compassion and self-care are introduced, as well as practices to resource oneself for greater resilience.
SESSION 4: Common Humanity & Active Compassion
In this final week, the concept and practice of common humanity sets the stage to broaden our circle of empathy and compassion. The session culminates with Active Compassion practice – a technique which helps us to metabolize pain and suffering while maintaining a sense of strength, stability, and compassion.
Arrival
Since this course is offered live online in a group setting, please plan to participate via a smartphone, tablet or computer that has a camera, speakers and a microphone, so that you can see and hear the instructor and your classmates.
Please make sure to register utilizing your preferred email address. Login instructions will be emailed to you one week before the first class by the instructor. You will need to download the Zoom platform to your personal device to participate.
What to Bring
Please have a pen and a journal/notebook available during the class.
