Compassionate Inquiry Circles

If you are a fan of Gabor Maté’s work like I am, then you probably heard about Compassionate Inquiry. His most recent documentary, The Wisdom of Trauma, took the world by storm and opened the eyes of millions of people about the impact of trauma. Through his unique way of asking questions, he was able to bring to surface emotions and beliefs which people had been holding on to, unconsciously, and which shaped their lives, by taking them away from their true self.

Gabor Maté says that the essence of trauma is separation of the self. With this program, we are able to bring to you his unique approach in a format which is safe and facilitated with expertise. For 10 weeks, through Compassionate Inquiry and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, you have a chance to connect with your true self by understanding what gets in the way right now and how to get back to yourself in an authentic and sustainable way. 

Cristina is a therapist and a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Circle Leader. She’s one of the first generations of circle leaders, working with Gabor Maté’s team for a couple of years and guiding participants through this interactive, experiential program. When I met her, the first thing I noticed is the calm and steady energy she exudes, and her ability to hold space for the people she is connecting with, so I am excited to be able to partner with her. 

Because this is an experiential program which takes you on a road of self-reflection and expression, it can trigger past trauma. So Gabor Maté’s team recommends to be simultaneously engaged in yoga or mindful movement practices. Which is why Cristina and I have decided to bring in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, a modality which has been studied and validated specifically for complex trauma and PTSD, for a comprehensive psychosomatic program.

You can read more about the program here and also you can sign up or register for the Q&A on August 27th.