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Compassion Cultivation Training- Margaret Cullen
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Development of CCT
• Author: Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D.• Contributors:
Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D.*Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.*Margaret Cullen, M.F.T.*Philippe M. Goldin, Ph.D.Wiveka Ramel, Ph.D.
* CCT senior teachers
What is Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT)?
A secular course that provides learners with tools that may assist in strengthening compassion for others and for oneself
• Meditation• Daily prompts and exercises• Sharing with co-participants
CCT Aim
• To be more aware of and connected to our compassionate nature.
• To avoid responses of negative excessive judgment.
How?
• 8/9-week session of classes; 2 hours/week• Daily home meditation practices (with
recordings)• Informal practices
Class Structure
• Opening practice:– Intention setting– Settling mind
• Checking in on home practice/discussion• Pedagogy (around weekly theme)• Exercises (e.g., in dyads)• Formal meditation practice• Closing Gesture
A Progression of Skills
Settling the mind Opening the heart
Cultivating connection Active compassion
Training in the 3 Elements of Compassion
• Extending L/K Compassion for Others• Receiving L/K Compassion from Others• Self-Compassion and L/K
Instructor Training Program
• Three academic courses at Stanford:Science of CompassionPhilosophical Perspectives on CompassionClinical and Teaching Perspectives• Three Residential Retreats• Three Quarters of Small Group supervision• Supervised Practicum
What is Different about CCT?
• A major focus on relationships– With others (patients, family members, other staff)– With oneself – self-compassion, receiving compassion
• Adaptations of a well-tested course to different populations– Cancer survivors– Veterans with PTSD– Stanford students– Healthcare professionals