Compassionate Inquiry® Circles


Embark on a 10-Week Journey to Self-Discovery and Healing.


Join a global community in a safe, supportive space to explore your inner world, embrace your emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self

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What Are CI Circles?

Compassionate Inquiry (CI) Circles are online support groups designed to initiate the process of self-inquiry. Over 10 weeks, participants engage in weekly 2-hour sessions, guided by certified CI Practitioners. These circles provide tools for self-regulation and healing, allowing you to thrive in the present and open to a life of connection, freedom, and joy.

Meet the Program Directors

Dr. Gabor Maté

Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician, bestselling author, an internationally renowned speaker and the creator of the Compassionate Inquiry® approach to psychotherapy.

Sat Dharam Kaur ND

Sat Dharam Kaur ND has supported Dr. Gabor Maté in structuring the Compassionate Inquiry® approach and developing the online training.

Who Is It For?

CI Circles are for individuals who:

  • Are over 18 years of age
  • Can commit to participating in all 10 group sessions
  • Are prepared for a deep experience that may bring up unresolved issues or emotions
  • Desire to connect with, listen to, and understand others and their unique experiences, as well as their own.
    Note: Due to the depth of self-reflection required, CI Circles may not be suitable for individuals in active addiction or acute mental health crises

Join a Global Movement

2000+ participants worldwide

80+ nationalities

What Participants Are Saying

Dayana R.

Sharing a self-inquiry experience in a group setting was a deeply healing process. Listening to my companions’ stories made it clear that I’m not alone on this path, and that there are people willing to accompany me with compassion as I revisit the past and gradually integrate it into a place where I no longer need to be its victim. Finishing the process by reaffirming the possibilities within me, and the strengths I’ve developed precisely because of the challenges in my past, allows me to envision a present and future where I embody self-love in its simplest form.

Carmen C.

Each Compassionate Inquiry Circle session is a very compassionate invitation to get to know ourselves more deeply and to find answers to the initial question of what motivates you to participate. It’s a personal journey that each person undertakes with themselves, and the more deeply and sincerely one dares to explore and respond to the questions in each module, the more self-awareness is gained. Sharing with fellow participants and engaging in each session’s exercises are invaluable, and everything you learn stays with you to be applied at any time. I am deeply grateful.

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Benefits of CI Circles

  • Develop tools for self-regulation and healing
  • Access the wisdom of your body
  • Integrate past experiences to live more fully in the present
  • Connect with a supportive community
  • Enhance emotional awareness and expression

Program Details & Cost

  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Session Length: 2 hours per week
  • Group Size: 10–18 participants
  • Start Date: September 29th
  • Fee: $800 CAD

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Course Fees & Registration

Regular price

$800 CAD

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What’s Included
  • 10 weekly group video calls led by a certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner. Each weekly session is 2 hours and each group ranges from 10-18 participants. 
  • Bonus: Access to an online course including a recorded 4-part workshop with Gabor for you to view at your leisure, as well as additional weekly resources.

 See the September 2025 schedule here.

You can also pay in two instalments:
You may be eligible for a discount, if you:
  • are a present or past participant of: CI Professional Training, Short Course, Suicide Attention Training, Portal Training ($250 CAD Discount)

  • are an organization interested in enrolling individuals in CI Circles, please email [email protected] for the registration options.
 
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