Compassionate Houston

The Charter for Compassion Education Institute

Compassionate Houston, founded in 2011, was inspired by the Charter for Compassion. Its principles of treating others with respect, encouraging appreciation of cultural and religious diversity, and cultivating an informed empathy for the suffering of all human beings were our aspirational foundation.

We are delighted to share a variety of classes and courses by The Charter for Compassion Education Institute (CEI) courses with you.

The purpose of the CEI is to provide relevant and timely learning experiences for anyone interested in growing compassion in their lives and their community, locally and globally. With the Charter for Compassion at the heart of all we do, we invite you to join us in making compassion the driving force as we work to alleviate the suffering of our fellow beings and help create a peaceful global community. 

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Featured Courses

CEI’s featured courses aim to assist individuals, teams, and organizations around the world in understanding the mind and heart of a compassionate community and explore processes that create paths to design sustainable action plans to meet local, national and international challenges. Come back monthly to view updates or visit the Charter’s website here.

Poetry for Inspiration and Wellbeing - April 4-May 8, 2022

Taught by one of the longest-serving poetry editors of a major national literary journal in American history, this 5-weeks online course includes mini-lectures, videos, polls, Q&A, and written exercises and reflections, as well as peer review.

Healing the Divide: MeToo to WeTogether - April 23-June 4, 2022

Join us for this interactive 7-week online course and embark upon a new form of spiritual healing and reconciliation work that builds trust and compassionate communication through a skillful combination of interactive activities, spiritual practice, and transformative group process. In partnership with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI)

Fostering Compassionate City Culture - A Guide to Human Flourishing -April 26, 2022

Are you an engaged citizen, public servant, and/or civic leader seeking to build a community culture that leads to human well-being? This 4-week instructor-led course at your convenience according to your schedule. Each of the 4 week’s lessons becomes available on Mondays beginning April 25. The course materials will be available for an additional 6 months as a self-directed course. Join two optional Zoom ‘meet & greets’ to discuss the course material and your journey during the course.

TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP COURSE - May-September, Free Intro April 26

For Compassionate Initiatives, NGOS And Aid Organizations

A 6-month class with Thomas Hübl and others. The Pocket Project, in partnership with the Charter for Compassion, is offering this 6-month course to develop trauma-informed awareness and strengthen our sources of resilience and sensitivity with the aim of opening up to an increased flow of information, creativity and impact.

Signature and On-Demand Courses

CEI’s signature courses are designed to explore the complexities of compassion from various perspectives. On-Demand courses offer you the flexibility to study any time and anywhere at your own speed. All signature courses are currently offered on-demand.

The Essence of Compassion

The Essence of Compassion is intended to take you on a historical and cultural journey of the development of thinking about and acting on compassion.

La Esencia de la Compasión

La Esencia de la Compasión es un curso diseñado para llevarte en un viaje histórico y cultural a través del desarrollo del pensamiento y la acción compasiva.

The Science of Compassion

Take a close look at the motivators of compassion, its physiological and psychological effects when it is utilized. 

Charter for Compassion: Compassion in Action

How did the Charter begin under theologian, Karen Armstrong's vision, and what work has evolved throughout the years? Become involved in working towards a more equitable, and peaceful world.