text: As a woman, I resonated with fierce compassion. The Self-Compassion practices were a revelation as I am self-critical. The in-class exercises & Meditations have helped tremendously, improve verbal and non-verbal communication.
  As a doctor, I realize the value of Compassion in my profession. I am now more mindful of my thoughts. Simple yet powerful practices like Tong-len have helped on a daily basis. CCT has made more calmer & see the human in the other person.
  Compassion Cultivation Training-CCT© is an 8-week course designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and others. The course, developed by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers at Stanford University, combines traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion.
  CCT is designed to support anyone above the age of 18, who wants to cultivate compassion for themselves and for others. The class is taught from a secular and universal perspective and is appropriate for adults of any age or background. No previous experience is required.
  Due to COVID-19, we will be teaching CCT online. Each week, we meet for 2-hours that includes meditation, lecture, discussion, and in-class listening and communication exercises with partners and small groups. This class is experiential in nature and requires your active participation. In addition, students will have the option to meet once a week, for an hour, to learn and practice meditation.
  Sorry, this is not possible at this time as space is limited and only those who have pre-registered for the entire training can attend.
  The class size is limited to allow for sufficient student participation and to maintain an intimate group experience. Pre-registration is required.
  Yes. Please only register for the course if you can commit to attending at least 6 of the 8 classes. This is both for your benefit, as each week builds on the previous one, and helps maintain continuity of the learning community.
  For more information about CCT, please visit the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) website here and from Compassion Institute.
  A full refund will be issued if requested more than 2 weeks prior to the first-class meeting. If the cancellation request is received between 2 weeks and 3 business days prior to the first-class meeting, a 50% cancellation fee is retained from the refund. No refunds will be issued if the cancellation request is made fewer than 3 business days prior to the first-class meeting. All cancellation/refund requests must be submitted via email to info@themindfuliinitiative.com. A full refund will be issued if class is cancelled by the organizer. There will always be a consideration for unforeseen circumstances.
  While some of the CCT practices may induce a calm or a relaxed state, CCT’s primary goal is to cultivate compassion, empathy and kindness. Potential participants whose primary goal is stress reduction, calming or relaxation may wish to evaluate whether another program with a stress-reduction, relaxation, and calming focus (like MBSR) is more appropriate for them at this time in their lives.
  There are no known risks associated with CCT. Benefits may include developing enhanced compassion, mindfulness, and an overall improvement in well-being.
  Compassion Cultivation Training courses are educational and are not meant to treat psychological disorders.
  CCT has immensely benefited me and thousands of others. Due to the current financial situation, the course is already offered at a much reduced price. But each individual is different and my intention is to help and work with you. If you feel that you are unable to afford the course fee, please email Nitesh at info@themindfulinitiative.com or call at +91-9535418604 so we can find something that works for you.