Compassionate Inquiry® Circles
A 10-Week Live Online Group Experience grounded in the work of Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur ND
- Meet online each week in a small group of 12 to 18 people, guided by a certified Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator
- Practise self-inquiry with curiosity, compassion, and greater awareness of your patterns and responses
- October groups begin during the week of October 12, 2026
- Pay in full by September 20 and save $50 CAD
Join 4,000+ people from 80+ countries practising presence and compassion in CI Circles.
What Are CI Circles?
Compassionate Inquiry® Circles are live online sessions for small groups of 12 to 18 people, facilitated by Certified CI Practitioners.
Each week for 10 weeks, you meet your facilitator and group for two hours. Together you slow down, turn inward, and practise self-inquiry: noticing what arises in you, listening to your body, and getting curious about the patterns that have shaped your life.
Nothing about you needs fixing here. A Circle is a space to understand yourself, to be heard without judgment, and to discover what becomes possible when you stop carrying everything alone.
Is a CI Circle Right for You?
A CI Circle may be the right space for you if you are:
- Over 18 years of age
- Able to commit to all 10 sessions
- Willing to listen to others and allow yourself to be heard
- Curious and open to noticing what arises, without rushing to fix or change it
The People Behind Compassionate Inquiry®
Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician, bestselling author, internationally renowned speaker, and the creator of the Compassionate Inquiry® approach. His work on trauma, addiction, stress, and childhood development has reached millions of people around the world.
Sat Dharam Kaur ND
Sat Dharam Kaur ND is a naturopathic doctor and educator who worked alongside Dr. Maté to shape Compassionate Inquiry® into a structured, teachable approach and to develop its online training programs.
Hear from the CI Circles Team
Explore how shared presence, gentle inquiry, and consistent connection shape the 10-week experience.
What Participants Are Saying
“Being reminded that my body never forgets helped me connect more deeply to the work. The information shared was very supportive for my first Circle.”
CI Circles 2025 Participant
“The gradual build-up for speaking and sharing created a steady, gentle pace. I’m learning that my curiosity for connection can be greater than my fear.”
CI Circles 2025 Participant
“Honesty, openness, and the willingness to understand rather than hide behind concepts made this experience powerful.”
CI Circles 2025 Participant
“Our leader’s calm, authentic presence and gentle guidance created safety for everyone to speak. The rhythm of the session felt balanced and nourishing.”
CI Circles 2025 Participant
What Your Registration Includes:
- 10 live weekly sessions: Meet for two hours each week with your facilitator and a small, consistent group.
- Guidance from a certified practitioner: Each Circle is facilitated by a certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner.
- Weekly reflection resources: Simple practices to help you carry the work into your daily life between sessions.
- Four-part recorded workshop: Receive access to an on-demand Compassionate Inquiry® workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté.
What You’ll Explore Over 10 Weeks
Week 1 - Orientation Session: Arrive, meet your facilitator and your group, and learn how the Circle works.
Week 2 - Safety through Connection: Build the trust that makes honest self-reflection possible.
Week 3 - Access the Wisdom of the Body: Practise listening to what your body already knows.
Week 4 - Explore Your Triggers: Get curious about the moments that activate you and what lies underneath them.
Week 5 - Know What Happened to You: Look back at past experiences with honesty and care.
Week 6 - Express Your Authenticity: Practise saying what is actually true for you.
Week 7 - Address Your Needs: Learn to recognize and take your needs seriously.
Week 8 - Practice Self-Compassion for All Parts of You: Soften toward the pieces of yourself you tend to judge.
Week 9 - Be Response-Able: Move from automatic reaction to conscious choice.
Week 10 - Affirm the Possibility within You: Close the Circle and carry the practice forward into your life.
Choose Your October 2026 Circle
The following groups are currently available for the October 2026 cohort. Select the day and time that best fits your schedule:
- Mondays at 6:00 AM ET with Varduhi
- Tuesdays at 11:00 AM ET with Dimitra
- Wednesdays at 11:00 AM ET with Beth
- Fridays at 4:00 PM ET with Ildikó
Spaces are filled in the order that registrations are received. Convert the schedule to your local time zone.
Meet Your October 2026 Circle Leaders
October 2026 Fees and Registration
October cohort offer
$750 CAD
Regular price
$800 CAD
Register for the October 2026 cohort and save $50 CAD.
What’s Included:
- 10 live, 2-hour weekly group calls (12–18 participants)
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Certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner guidance
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Weekly reflection and practice resources
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On-demand 4-part workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté
Payment plan:
- Two monthly payments of $412.50 CAD (Total: $825 CAD)
You may qualify for a discount if you:
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Have completed one CI Circle cycle → $250 CAD Discount
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Have completed two or more CI Circle cycles → $400 CAD Discount
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Are a current or past participant of CI Professional Training, Short Course, SAT, or Portal Training → $250 CAD Discount
- Represent an organization enrolling multiple participants → email circles@compassionateinquiry.com for options
*Participant discounts are applied to the regular price and cannot be combined with the October cohort offer.
Registration Closes on
September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I miss a session?
Is this therapy?
Can I join if I am currently in therapy?
Do I need prior experience with Compassionate Inquiry®?
Will what I share stay private?
What if I feel activated during a session?
What if I have a difficult personal history?
How do I choose the right group?
What the Circle Invites
Presence: Learn to stay with your experience instead of escaping it.
Connection: Experience the value of being heard and listening deeply to others.
Compassion: Meet your patterns and your past with warmth instead of judgment.
Possibility: Explore practices, insights, and a deeper sense of what may be possible.
Ready to Take Your Seat in the Circle?
Ten weeks. One small group. A steady space to understand yourself.
Register Now and Save $50 CAD
Cancellation Policy
Spaces are limited, and your place is reserved at registration. Refund requests received at least 15 days before your group’s first session will be refunded, less a $250 CAD administration fee. The refund deadline for the October 2026 cohort is September 28, 2026.
Withdrawal Policy
Compassionate Inquiry® Inc. reserves the right to decline or end a participant’s participation if their behaviour negatively affects the Circle experience. In that case, tuition paid will be refunded at CI's sole discretion.
Disclaimer: CI Circles are educational, not clinical therapy. They may not be suitable if you are experiencing significant distress or substance use that requires clinical support. If you are unsure whether a Circle is a fit for you right now, write to us at circles@compassionateinquiry.com.
