Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford

Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford Promoting compassion and altruism through rigorous scientific research, outreach, and education.

05/20/2026

We are so moved by the response from our community to the CCARE Immersion. 🌿❤️

The first 50 spaces filled in just 3 days, and early registration is now closed. General registration is open with limited spaces available through August 1st or until we reach capacity.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time — we would love to see you at Stanford this October.

🔗 Register: https://ccare.stanford.edu/education/ccare-immersion/registration/

05/15/2026

Early registration for the inaugural CCARE Immersion is now open 🎉🌿 — and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you to Stanford this October.

Join us October 9–11, 2026 for three transformative days of compassion practice, cutting-edge research, inspiring speakers, and deep community connection — all on the beautiful Stanford University campus.

Plus — we’re introducing the Compassion Showcase! A special opportunity for participants to share their compassion work through featured talks, poster presentations, and showcase tables.

Register early at $995 (a savings of over $500!) — available for the first 50 participants or through June 15th. ❤️

Learn more: https://ccare.stanford.edu/education/ccare-immersion/registration/

05/12/2026

🌿 Take a stroll with CCARE's Al'ai Alvarez and Stephanie Balters to get a sneak peek at the spaces where Stanford CCARE’s newest program, the CCARE Immersion, will come to life this October.

Early registration opens in just 3 days — May 15th.

Learn more 🔗 Link in bio

Something special is coming. 🌿 The inaugural CCARE Immersion is a 3-day in-person gathering at Stanford University where...
05/07/2026

Something special is coming. 🌿

The inaugural CCARE Immersion is a 3-day in-person gathering at Stanford University where compassion meets community, research, and lived practice.

Early registration opens May 15th — just one week away.

🔗 Click the link in bio to learn more!

04/01/2026

When we hold onto hatred, science shows it doesn't just affect others — it closes down our own hearts, impacts our health, and shapes the children watching us.

Compassion is a skill that can be developed. Explore CCARE's education programs and bring this work into your professional and personal life.

📅 Save the Date for our newest program — CCARE Immersion at Stanford
Join us October 9–11 at Stanford University for an in-person immersive experience. Click the link in profile to join the interest list.

Turn inward during these down times and increase your access to compassion. Two weeks left to register for our 8-week on...
03/24/2026

Turn inward during these down times and increase your access to compassion. Two weeks left to register for our 8-week online course. Go to: ccare.stanford.edu/cch.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephanie Balters as CCARE’s new Director of Research. She brings exceptional scientific ...
02/28/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephanie Balters as CCARE’s new Director of Research. She brings exceptional scientific vision, multidisciplinary depth, and a rare combination of clarity, integrity, and deep human presence. These qualities make her the ideal leader to guide CCARE’s research mission forward.

Dr. Balters bridges neuroscience, engineering, and lived human experience, opening new pathways for discovery and real-world impact. Through her innovative work in single-brain and dual-brain neuroscience, she studies compassion as a dynamic process that unfolds between people in real interactions. This approach allows CCARE to better understand how compassion works in the brain, why it supports resilience and healing, and when it can be strengthened through intentional practice.

Under her leadership, CCARE will deepen the scientific foundation of its educational programs and compassion-based practices, linking lived experience with measurable brain science. Learn more about Dr. Balters at ccare.stanford.edu > About > Our People.

This one-hour online gathering will include guided meditation, a short talk by CCARE’s Director of Compassion Education ...
02/26/2026

This one-hour online gathering will include guided meditation, a short talk by CCARE’s Director of Compassion Education Robert Cusick, and space for discussion with your peers. It is free to attend and open to all. It will not be recorded. Go to ccare.stanford.edu -> EVENTS to register.

01/02/2026

As we step into 2026, we're reflecting on what matters most: How we show up for ourselves. How we care for others. How we meet the challenges around us with compassion, wisdom, and heart.

This year, what if compassion became more than an aspiration? What if it became your practice, your way of being, your daily choice?

At CCARE, we're committed to supporting your compassion journey - whether you're just beginning or deepening a lifelong practice.

Here's to a year of turning inward, reaching outward, and cultivating the compassion our world needs most.

Happy New Year from all of us at Stanford CCARE 💛

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