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Warren McCaig uses his counseling, Compassionate Inquiry®, psychedelic therapy, group facilitation and retreat training to offer experiences of authenticity, joy, and possibility. After working in the non-profit sector and pioneering social enterprise projects, he established an eco-lodge- retreat in Bolivia where he resided for almost 20 years, before returning to […]

Sophia sat across from me, her hands fidgeting in her lap. “I just can’t believe my boss yelled at me for missing a deadline,” she said, her voice tight with irritation. “It’s not my fault they never give me enough time. And anyway, who cares about their stupid deadlines?” I

Two years ago, I presented a talk on core beliefs at Compassionate Inquiry’s first Conference, Confluence, in Vancouver, Canada. I shared insights on strategies for working with core beliefs, specifically within the context of CI. When I was asked to speak again this year on the same topic, I initially

Joakim is a Trauma Therapist and Compassionate Inquiry® practitioner who believes “Trauma created in a relationship can be healed in another relational space when safety, curiosity, and compassion are present.” He works in substance and behavioral addiction with his partner, Georgina, maintains a private practice in Stockholm, and serves clients

The aim of the “CI and Psychedelics” Focus Group is to create a community informed about the use of Compassionate Inquiry (CI) in preparing for and integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy. Simultaneously, we continually reflect on the essential qualities a therapist needs to hold a safe, compassionate space. CI is an ideal

Stephen Brown is an Irish practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry,® Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing and Gestalt. His Four Pillars of Connection include:  Connection with Self, Connection with Community, Connection with Environment, and Connection with “something greater than”. His retreats in Ireland, the Sahara Desert and Bali include nature, adventure, ceremony,

David sat across from me in the comfortably lit therapy room, his shoulders hunched and a frown etched deeply on his face. He had come to me seeking help with his persistent financial struggles, but it soon became clear that his challenges were rooted in a belief far more insidious

Dr. Priya Duggal, ND, is a registered naturopathic doctor whose practice focuses on women’s health, breast cancer, autoimmune conditions, addictions, and mental health. She’s also a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Facilitator, Educator, Mentor, Circle Leader, and Vice President of the MammAlive foundation, a non-profit organization providing women’s health and breast health

Compassionate Inquiry has invited me into a unique and transformative journey of healing. Its powerful ongoing impact has significantly altered both my relationship with myself, and also with those around me in a way that will be foundational to my authenticity, embodied compassion and resiliency for the rest of my

“Being a parent of adult children is seeing a version of yourself that on some days makes you immensely proud that your genetics created such wonderful, conscious beings… On other days you fear for humanity.” – A.W. (London, England) As I write this blog post, the youngest of my four