A 9-Week Live Course in Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience
CBRT Foundations is a live, relational training designed to help participants move from stress-driven survival patterns toward greater resilience, self-compassion, and clarity. Rooted in Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT), this course integrates mindfulness practice, compassion cultivation, and embodied nervous system regulation in a structured, supportive group setting.
This program is offered through rolling enrollment, with new cohorts forming regularly. Group sizes are intentionally limited to support depth, safety, and meaningful practice.
What Is CBRT?
Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT) is a structured, experiential approach that helps individuals understand and transform habitual stress responses. Through guided practice, reflection, and group learning, participants develop the capacity to respond to difficulty with greater awareness, steadiness, and compassion — toward themselves and others.
CBRT Foundations emphasizes:
- mindfulness as a stabilizing foundation
- compassion as a trainable capacity
- embodied practices that support nervous system regulation
- integration into daily life and relationships
Course Structure (9 Weeks)
CBRT Foundations unfolds over nine weeks, allowing time for learning, practice, and integration.
Weeks 1–4: Mindfulness Foundations
Participants develop attentional stability, body awareness, and the ability to notice stress responses as they arise.
Week 5: Intermezzo (Integration Week)
A dedicated integration week to:
- review and consolidate mindfulness practices
- prepare the nervous system for compassion-based work
- reflect on personal patterns and insights
This transition supports deeper engagement with the compassion modules that follow.
Weeks 6–9: Compassion-Based Practices
Participants learn and practice compassion skills that foster emotional resilience, self-regulation, and relational presence.
Formats & Group Size
CBRT Foundations is offered in the following formats:
Live Online Groups
- Small groups (typically 1–4 participants)
- Ideal for those seeking a more intimate virtual learning environment
Live In-Person Groups
- Groups of approximately 5–12 participants (up to 15)
- Offered locally when available
Group sizes are intentionally limited to support relational safety and effective learning.
Optional Practice Labs
During the Intermezzo week, optional in-person practice labs may be offered for participants who wish to deepen their experience of CBRT breathing and regulation techniques. These sessions focus on embodied learning and hands-on guidance.
Availability may vary by cohort and location.
Individualized Support (Limited Availability)
In some cases, individualized online sessions may be available:
- for participants seeking personalized instruction, or
- to support preparation for joining an existing cohort when timing requires additional support
Availability and fees are discussed individually and are not guaranteed.
Enrollment & Commitment
Enrollment for CBRT Foundations is rolling.
Cohorts begin regularly, with the next cohort starting soon.
Because this is a live, relational course:
- consistent attendance is expected
- participants are asked to commit to the full 9-week process
- group continuity is an important part of the learning experience
Is This Course a Good Fit?
CBRT Foundations may be a good fit if you:
- are experiencing chronic stress or burnout
- want to deepen mindfulness and compassion practices
- value structured, live learning over self-paced content
- are willing to engage consistently over time
This course is educational and skills-based and is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
Next Steps
To learn about upcoming cohorts or to register your interest:
If you represent an organization interested in hosting CBRT training for a private group or team, please visit the CBRT Training for Organizations page.