The Courage to Care: Compassion for Ourselves & Our World

In honor of World Mental Health Day, join us for a three-hour live online masterclass and fundraiser, The Courage to Care: Compassion for Ourselves and Our World.

Through teaching, guided practice, and reflection, we’ll explore how self-compassion and courageous care can help us:

• Stay present in the face of uncertainty and upheaval
• Move beyond helplessness and disengagement
• Find strength in common humanity and community
• Find the courage to act with compassion for ourselves and our world

Featuring psychologist and best-selling author Rick Hanson, PhD; physician and MSC Teacher Chris Willard, PhD; and CMSC Education Director and MSC Teacher Trainer Lisa Baylis, MEd — with a welcome from CMSC Co-Founder Christopher Germer, PhD, and an opening meditation and introduction by CMSC Co-Founder Kristin Neff, PhD.

What You’ll Take Away

Through teaching, guided practice, reflection, and shared learning, you’ll explore:

• A broader understanding of compassion as a force for personal and collective well-being
• Practical ways to care deeply without becoming depleted
• A stronger sense of common humanity and connection in a divided world
• Ways to bring greater courage and compassion into everyday life and leadership
• Practices for moving from helplessness toward purposeful, compassionate action

Please Note

This is a live, three-hour online event held via Zoom. The event will be recorded in speaker view for replay. Participant gallery view will not be included in the recording.