Compassionate Inquiry® Circle
In this gentle space, we come together to explore the stories we’ve inherited—the beliefs, patterns, and unspoken messages passed down through generations. With compassion as our guide, we create space to understand these threads that weave through our lives, and gently shift what we pass forward to future generations.
This is an invitation to pause, to look inward with kindness, and to join others on a journey of discovery and healing. Together, we can transform what we pass on to future generations.
There is something powerful in being seen without judgment, without needing to fix or being advised. When someone witnesses us with compassion, we remember we are not broken. We are human, carrying what humans carry.
In Compassionate Inquiry, we practice a different kind of listening. We hold space for what arises without rushing to change it. In this safety, things can unfold naturally—held by the power of a group witnessing each other.
Designed to initiate the process of self-inquiry, these 10-week sessions will help you accept and express your emotions, access the wisdom of your body, and integrate your past. Providing invaluable tools for self-regulation and healing.
If this feels right for you, I’d be honoured to hold space with you.
Details
When: Jan 27 – March 31, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 7–9 AM ET (1 PM Belgian Time)
Format: Online via Zoom
Open to: People from anywhere in the world
What’s Included
This Independent Circle is led by Vera Van Schoor with the support of the Compassionate Inquiry® team.
- 10 weekly group video calls (2 hours each)
- Access to an online course including a recorded 4-part workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté to view at your leisure
- Additional weekly resources to support your exploration between meetings
- Small, intimate group (maximum 15 participants)
Contribution
€490 (CAD $800 )for the complete 10-week circle
Who is this Circle for?
This circle is for you if:
- You are 18 years or older
- You can commit to participate in 8 out of 10 group sessions. (Being present is required to enhance safety within the group and get the most out of the Circle.)
- You are prepared for a deep experience that may be triggering and may bring up unresolved childhood issues
- You have a desire to connect with, listen to, and understand others and their unique experience, as well as your own.
Because of the depth of self-reflection required, CI Circles are not suitable for:
- Individuals in active addiction to substances
- Individuals with severe mental illness
If this feels right for you, I’d be honored to hold space with you. If you would like more info, please feel free to reach out.
