Our Courses

Evidence-based online courses designed to help you cultivate compassion, build resilience, and create positive change in your life and community.

Festival of Compassion 2025

All Levels

Rick Hanson & Guest Teachers

Our flagship annual event featuring workshops, practices, and teachings from leading compassion researchers and practitioners.

5 days

2,500+ enrolled

What you'll learn:

Neuroscience of compassionMindfulness practicesSelf-compassionCompassion in action

Beyond Feeling Sorry: Why Compassion is the Most Powerful

Beginner

Dr. Rick Hanson

Discover the science behind compassion and learn practical techniques to cultivate it in your daily life.

6 weeks

5,000+ enrolled

What you'll learn:

Compassion vs. empathyBrain scienceDaily practicesOvercoming barriers

Compassion in Conflict

Intermediate

Dr. Rick Hanson

Learn how to maintain compassion during difficult conversations and challenging relationships.

4 weeks

3,200+ enrolled

What you'll learn:

Conflict resolutionEmotional regulationDifficult conversationsBoundary setting

The Paradoxical Power of Self-Compassion

All Levels

Dr. Kristin Neff & Rick Hanson

Explore the transformative practice of self-compassion and its impact on well-being and resilience.

8 weeks

8,500+ enrolled

What you'll learn:

Self-compassion foundationsMindful self-awarenessCommon humanitySelf-kindness practices

Why Take Our Courses

Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative traditions

Learn from leading researchers and experienced practitioners

Self-paced courses you can complete on your own schedule

Join thousands of students learning to cultivate compassion and create positive change.