No, this course is a live, online-only course held on Zoom.
CWH General Questions
How often is it offered?
This course is offered once a quarter. You can find the current session dates here.
Who are the instructors?
The Compassion Education at Stanford CCARE’s Compassion in Healthcare team includes physicians and psychologists with experience teaching compassion-based practices in healthcare settings. Learn more about the instructors here.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, hospital administrators, and other clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff.
Compassion & Wellbeing in Healthcare is designed for healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their well-being, resilience, and sense of meaning at work. If you have ever felt emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or caught between the care you want to give and the care you are able to give yourself or others, this course was built with you in mind. CHC is designed to meet you where you are. No prior experience with meditation or contemplative practice is required. This course is approved for 12 CEs for social workers, psychologists, LMFTs, and nurses.
A note for physicians and psychologists: CCARE plans to offer Compassion in Healthcare for Physicians and Psychologists in January 2027. Once confirmed, that course will offer CME credits and may be a good fit for those seeking credit or a dedicated space with peers in similar roles. Physicians who are not seeking CME credits are welcome to take Compassion & Wellbeing in Healthcare if it better fits their needs or schedule.
For non-healthcare workers: Learn more about Cultivate a Compassionate Heart. This course is approved for 14 CE credits for various health professionals.
Do you know someone in healthcare who might benefit from this course? We’d appreciate you sharing it with them. You can send them this website or this PDF flyer.
What is Compassion & Wellbeing in Healthcare?
Compassion & Wellbeing in Healthcare is an eight-week course offered through Compassion Education at Stanford CCARE (CESC). The course is informed by ongoing research from the Stanford WellMD & WellPhD Center, including the Occupational Fulfillment Model, which explores the factors that help healthcare professionals thrive at work. Rooted in contemplative practice and neuroscience, this course offers evidence-based tools to cultivate self-compassion, strengthen resilience, and support professional fulfillment and well-being. Learn more here.