Self-Study Short Course
The Compassionate Inquiry Short Course
Have you been impacted by the teachings and modelling of Dr. Gabor Maté?
Don’t miss this chance to delve deep into yourself, and experience an introduction to Compassionate Inquiry, a powerful therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté for healing trauma and understanding mental and physical illness.
Who May Apply?
- Health professionals and lay-people may take this training. If you are part of an organization you may also sign up for a group facilitated short course
- Since it is self-directed, you can study and integrate at your own pace
- You may start it at any time
“The purpose of Compassionate Inquiry is to drill down to the core stories people tell themselves – to get them to see what story they are telling themselves unconsciously; what those beliefs are, where they came from; and guide them to the possibility of letting go of those stories, or letting go of the hold those stories have on them ….”
Dr. Gabor Maté
Course Structure
The Self-Study short course contains over 30 hours of video, narrated powerpoints, and PDFs, and consists of the following four sections:
Course Introduction
Contains a course welcome from Gabor and Sat Dharam, and PDF downloadable resources including the Compassionate Inquiry Map, reading and reference list and more
Course Introduction with Gabor (1:47)
Orientation with Sat Dharam (1:40)
CI Workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté
Complete four-part video recording of a 2 day Compassionate Inquiry workshop with Gabor
CI Workshop with Gabor in Vancouver Part 1 (2:08:28)
CI Workshop with Gabor in Vancouver Part 2 (2:25:00)
CI Workshop with Gabor in Vancouver Part 3 (2:19:35)
CI Workshop with Gabor in Vancouver Part 4 (2:26:49)
Summaries of 8 Modules, with Sat Dharam
8 powerpoint videos presenting an overview of the practice of Compassionate Inquiry, including 9 qualities to develop as a therapist, 22 skills to utilize and the 17 Stepping Stones that can be used in an inquiry. This is narrated by Sat Dharam.
8 powerpoint videos presenting an overview of Gabor’s teachings related to Compassionate Inquiry, narrated by Sat Dharam, plus a pdf overview for each.
Module 1: Presence, Safety, Attunement
Module 2: Triggers, Pain, Shame
Module 3: Trauma, Disconnection, Constriction
Module 4: Attachment, Adaptation, Addiction
Module 5: Children, Family, Responsibility
Module 6: Memories, Stories, Beliefs
Module 7: Will, Compassion, Forgiveness
Module 8: Relationship, Possibility, Change
Conversations with Dr. Gabor Maté
Another 10 videotaped Conversations with Gabor, where he models Compassionate Inquiry with course participants, as well as transcripts of these.
Change Your Beliefs (24:12)
Demo with Sat Dharam (31:26)
The Pain of the Motherless Child (10:44)
Nothing Can Touch Me (18:12)
Your Attempts Not to Feel Are Controlling You (15:38)
Tuning Out (17:31)
It’s OK to Tune Out (33:04)
I Shut Down Because the Pain Is Unbearable (26:46)
He’s Never Seen Me (14:52)
You’re Not Crazy (28:20)
We React to Our Perception of What Happens (33:16)
Additional Information:
- Cancellation Policy: There are no discounts, subsidies, or refunds available for this course.
- You will have unlimited access to the course, there is no expiry.
- Also included with the 30 hours of video are transcripts of this full training and accompanying PDF downloads.
- Please note that this course is not a precursor to the Professional Online Training, they are different programs. There are no discounts on the Professional Training if you have taken the short course.
- To protect the privacy of course participants, the videos in this course are streaming only, and are not downloadable.
- The course is self-study and does not include facilitation unless it is taken via a group.
Course Creators
Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician, bestselling author, an internationally renowned speaker and the creator of the Compassionate Inquiry approach to psychotherapy.
Gabor evolved this therapeutic approach over 20 years of his personal journey, and from his work with patients in family practice, palliative care, and addiction. He developed his system further while facilitating integration workshops focused on healing trauma through the use of psychedelics.
Sat Dharam Kaur N.D. has supported Dr. Gabor Maté in structuring the Compassionate Inquiry approach and developing the online training.
Sat Dharam is a naturopathic doctor, teacher and author, who combines naturopathic medicine with Compassionate Inquiry, yoga, breathing practices and meditation to support others in healing and integrating mind, body and spirit.
Do you work with a team of professionals who would benefit from the teachings of Compassionate Inquiry?
The training will help your organization to:
- Develop a common language around care for clients
- Positively impact your relationship with yourself and your clients
- Inspire your health professionals to pay attention to self-care
- Work skillfully in a trauma-informed compassionate manner
- Network with other organizations to share challenges and develop solutions
Sign up for a group rate for the Short Course with your team, and we can provide you with one or more Compassionate Inquiry Educators to guide your team through the program.
To inquire about group rates and logistics for the Short Course, please fill out this form and contact jill@compassionateinquiry.com. Your email will be answered within 72-hours, during the Office working days, Monday to Friday (EST Time Zone). We appreciate your patience!