Rhonda Nelson
Compassionate Inquiry Founding Facilitator and Practitioner
Rhonda is a Compassionate Inquiry practitioner, founding facilitator, mentor/consultant for certification, certification reviewer, circle leader, psychotherapist and plant medicine integration specialist. Compassionate Inquiry is the foundation upon which she works, integrating other strong somatic modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hakomi, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). She also draws from […]
Rhonda Nelson
Private Mentor, Master Practitioner in Clinical Counseling, Qualified Clinical Supervisor
My intention as a Compassionate Inquiry Mentor is to support you toward Compassionate Inquiry Certification and/or in deepening and expanding your knowledge and experience with Compassionate Inquiry competencies. My approach is person-centered and aligns with the qualities inherent in reflective supervision. The process is intended to support and inform your […]
Kevin Young
Life Coach
Kevin Young is a certified professional practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry, a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry Educator and Compassionate Inquiry Circle leader. Kevin is passionate about bringing healing, compassion and connection to humanity. Kevin currently has a private practice based in Saintfield, Co. Down, Ireland and works with clients from […]
Varduhi Torosyan
Psychologist
Varduhi’s journey with Compassionate Inquiry began in 2019 as a participant in the Professional Training. Having completed Mentorship and Internship programs, she continues her journey in Compassionate Inquiry as a Mentoring Intern and Compassionate Inquiry circle leader. Simultaneously she pursued her therapeutic endeavours with Daniel Siegel exploring Interpersonal Neurobiology. She […]
Priya Duggal
ND
Priya Duggal ND is a registered naturopathic doctor practicing in Vaughan, Ontario. The areas of focus in her practice are breast cancer, autoimmune disorders, addictions, and mental health. She is a firm believer of Mind-Body Medicine. Priya is a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Facilitator, Educator, and Circle Leader. She was born […]
Pamela Sommer
CI Circles Leader
Pamela is a Registered Massage Therapist and an EFT International – Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner. She has a unique approach, blending the art of EFT and Compassionate Inquiry with a strong foundation of bodily awareness. Pamela lives in Rural Ontario on an off grid homestead with her two homeschooled […]
Rosio (Rosie) Fuentes
Excited Curiosity Coach, Colorpuncturist, CI Practitioner & Private Mentor
First I’d like to thank you for your interest in a CI private mentor, if you are on this page, curiouslyseeking someone to accompany you on your 12 month journey through the professional program, onyour 6-mo mentorship journey, applying for certification or even if you are currently a CI practitioner,we […]
Beth Sanderson
Certification Coordinator, CI Facilitator and Practitioner
Contact Beth for inquiries about: Certification and recertification submissions, as well as the outcome of all applications of certification and recertification
Ognjen Vukotić
Technical Administrator
Contact Ognjen for inquiries about: Technical and troubleshooting issues related to the Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training, Compassionate Inquiry Circles, Mentorship Program, Mentor-in-Training Program, Mentoring Support Program, and Suicide Attention Training Email support related to our online course platform(s) Management and updates of the website, online course platform(s), practitioner listings, and […]
Gurudayal Khalsa
Technical Director, Media Producer
Contact Gurudayal for inquiries about: How to access the course, website, or online forum(s). Technical difficulties with emails, content, or videos. Updating or managing practitioner listings on the website. Access to the Submittable platform for course applications or course completion submissions. Access to media and Zoom call recordings. Pages on […]
Kristen DeLorenzi
Director of Operations
Contact Kristen for inquiries about: Management of the Compassionate Inquiry Standard Operating Procedures. Workflows, project management and integration across various teams within CI New CI international offerings Communication between departments Issues related to Human Resources
Gabriel Olivella
Administrative Assistant
Contact Gabriel for inquiries about: Course Completion CE Credits Compassionate Inquiry Educator Certificates and Compassionate Inquiry Short Course Certificates
Sat Dharam Kaur ND
Co-Executive Director, CEO, CI Facilitation Director
Contact Sat Dharam for inquiries about: Course material that the Facilitator is unable to answer Conflicts within the biweekly groups that are unresolved Facilitated Monthly Workshops, Monthly Discussion Groups, L2 Video Reviews Changes to the Compassionate Inquiry curriculum Suggestions for Guest Lectures Zoom calls with Gabor
Dr. Gabor Maté
Executive Director
Gabor is the creator of the Compassionate Inquiry approach to psychotherapy. Executive Director of Compassionate Inquiry and works alongside Sat Dharam Kaur, ND on the overall vision and long-term planning. Guides and supervises the activities of the corporation and of the staff, facilitators and students of the year-long professional training […]
Alexandra MacKay
Private Mentor, MSW RWS
My intention, as a Compassionate Inquiry Mentor, is to support you in fulfilling your personal and professional goals. This includes deepening and expanding your knowledge of the CI Skills and Competencies inclusive of unfolding and evolving relational processes. Whether you are currently in the year long CI program, the mentorship, […]
Leigh Aschoff
Private Mentor, Somatic Healing Practitioner, Wisdom Inviter
Greetings wonderful being. My intention in every CI Mentoring session is to honor your gifts, meet you where you are on your growth continuum and respond to you in ways that align with your learning style. Mentoring invites us into a deeper understanding of CI and how best to offer […]
Anapaula Ramirez
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator
Contact Anapaula for inquiries about: – Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including questions on accessibility. – Suggestions and feedback on how to improve CI’s response to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility issues in our programs. – Claims or requests regarding diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility in CI. Email: [email protected]
Maria Egervari (Manjeet Adi)
Private Mentor, ND
My journey in working with people has been meandering, covering a lot of aspects from physica, to mental-emotional and social aspects of health and wellbeing. I unpredictably ended up in Beyond Addiction, a yoga and process work immersion program, working with Sat Dharam and attending the first 2-day Compassionate Inquiry […]
Dr. Wendy Harris (Livtar Kaur)
Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator and Practitioner
Dr. Wendy Harris (Livtar Kaur) is clinical psychologist and a KRI Level II Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and International Trainer for Beyond Addiction: The Yogic Path to Recovery. She is also the Director of the Addiction and Recovery Specialization at Antioch University in Los Angeles where she trains therapists in a compassionate, multi-dimensional […]
Beth Sanderson (Partridge)
Private Mentor, Body Worker
Beth is a Compassionate Inquiry practitioner, Compassionate Inquiry circle leader, Integrated baby therapist and a Cranio-Sacral therapist. She has been part of the senior tutoring team at the College of Cranio-Sacral therapy in London for the past 8 years. Beth Integrates many modalities with a strong somatic approach, infusing mindfulness, […]
Dimitra Kalogeropoulou
Circle Leader/Clinical Psychologist
Dimitra is a Registered Clinical Psychologist living in Thessaloniki Greece. Dimitra has a BA in European Cultural Studies, a BA in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. She is a certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner, and has completed both the Compassionate Inquiry Internship and Mentorship Programs. But most […]
Jill Forsyth
Administrative Assistant, Short Course Coordinator
Contact Jill for inquiries about: Feedback forms and general feedback for CI Programs Issues related to intellectual property, trademark permission and violations of copyright CI Circles online and in-person Compassionate Inquiry Self-Study Short Course Compassionate Inquiry Short Course with Facilitation for organizations and groups
Pamela Sommer
Pamela is a Registered Massage Therapist and an EFT International – Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner. She has a unique approach, blending the art of EFT and Compassionate Inquiry with a strong foundation of bodily awareness. Pamela lives in Rural Ontario on an off grid homestead with her two home […]
Soraya Romao-Inglis
Private Mentor, Psychotherapist
In our mentoring sessions, I will integrate Compassionate Inquiry, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and mindfulness practices. I work from a multicultural compassionate lens which gives me the opportunity to explore with curiosity the presence of intersectionality in your clients’ lives as well as its influences. I was born in Brazil, […]
Mary O’Connor
Circle Leader
After a number of years working as a lawyer in Silicon Valley, California, I decided I wanted to help the more human parts of people. What I mean by that is the parts of us that are trying to make sense of life, the parts that suffer and don’t know […]
Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John
Private Mentor, Life Coach
Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) is an award-winning author of 8 books, including her debut fictional memoir novel, Borrowed Body, and Detox Your Heart, Meditations for Emotional Trauma, and Eight Step Recovery Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction. She is a co-founder of the secular 8-week course Mindfulness-Based […]
Rati Roberta Riccardi
Private Mentor, Yoga Teacher
Since starting the Compassionate Inquiry learning journey in 2019, I have been fully devoted and dedicated to this approach, as I found I could not get enough! My inquisitive mind and avid curiosity led me through all of the training options offered to becoming a mentor, and it has been […]
Rati Roberta Riccardi
Private Mentor, Yoga Teacher
Since starting the Compassionate Inquiry learning journey in 2019, I have been fully devoted and dedicated to this approach, as I found I could not get enough! My inquisitive mind and avid curiosity led me through all of the training options offered to becoming a mentor, and it has been […]
Alexandra MacKay
Private Mentor, MSW RWS
My intention, as a Compassionate Inquiry Mentor, is to support you in fulfilling your personal and professional goals. This includes deepening and expanding your knowledge of the CI Skills and Competencies inclusive of unfolding and evolving relational processes. Whether you are currently in the year long CI program, the mentorship, […]
Stephany Dano
CI Mentor, Somatic Therapist, Coach and Facilitator
My main goal as a mentor is to offer you a connection between your knowledge, yoursensing, and your gut intuition of using CI.My vision is for you to find more ease, be more present and less triggered while seeingbeyond the narrative of your client.I look forward to collaborating with you […]
Katrina Johnston
Private Mentor
Private Mentor My intention as a Compassionate Inquiry Private Mentor, is to support youand to collaborate with you to achieve your personal and professional goalsand to refine your Compassionate Inquiry skills and competencies, whetherfor self-development, certification or recertification.Some background: I have been working with people since 1998, including asa therapeutic […]
Irma Rubil – Jonatan
Private Mentor, Psychotherapist
Irma is a mentor with over 20 years of professional experience, and with a background in trauma and forensic work. As a psychotherapist focused on trauma and PTSD, she understands the complexity of treating clients with co-occurring disorders. With extensive experience working with trauma survivors, particularly those of childhood sexual […]
Dagmara Ziniewicz
Life Coach
I have a versatile background in different modalities and practices – Vipassana, Osho Thearpy, Qi Gong, Non Duality.They all contributed not only to my personal growth but also to my professional practice.I hold an MA in Education and Social Pedagogy, NLP Coaching Certification, Kundalini Yoga and Integrative Yoga teacher, Somatic […]
Ildiko Acs
Internship and Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Ildiko for inquiries about: Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training Internship and Volunteer programs
Stephen Brown
Private Mentor
My intention is to support you as your learning, understanding, and practice of Compassionate Inquiry evolves and expands. I have been following Dr Gabor Mate’s work since 2016 and was delighted to attend a two-day conference with him in Cork 2018. For more than 25 years I have worked with […]
Soraya Romao-Inglis (Fateh Bir)
Circles Steward, Psychotherapist
As a trauma psychotherapist, Soraya offers the integration of Compassionate Inquiry (CI), IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR and mindfulness practices such as Kundalini Yoga in her sessions. She is trained in psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy which gives her the skills to support her clients during the integration process. As a BIPOC person […]
Kevin Young
Circles Steward, Life Coach
Kevin Young is a certified professional practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry, a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry Educator and Compassionate Inquiry Circle leader. Kevin is passionate about bringing healing, compassion and connection to humanity. Kevin currently has a private practice based in Saintfield, Co. Down, Ireland and works with clients from […]
Stephen Brown
Mentoring Support Program Coordinator
Contact Stephen for inquiries about: Mentor-in-Training Program and Mentoring Support Program Private Mentors