COMPASSION IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY GROWTH Let's work together to strengthen community, end loneliness, and transform health JUNE 17 & 18, 2021 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST Amidst the loss, grief and inequities of a global pandemic, empowering compassion is a skill that builds stronger, healthier communities. And we need it more than ever. With a…
Compassion Prison Project (CPP) is very pleased to announce our Inaugural Run Across America for Trauma Awareness (#RAAFTA) fundraising event in partnership with Be The Good. The objective is to run a cumulative 3,000 miles over the course of one week (June 19 - 27). Only by joining together can we reach our goal. Participants of all ages and…
Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly find this time to be very worthwhile. Please note, everyone attending is a participant of the circle. There are no observers or…
Sunday, July 11th 3:00pm PDT The Respect Project invites you to an inspirational conversation about Choosing Love in the Face of Pain with Elisabeth Rohm, Actress, director, philanthropist, host and co-founder of The Respect Project. This event features: Scarlett Lewis - Founder of the Choose Love Movement Ryan Chiaverini - Host, Musician, Actor Arthur Schwartz - President of character.org Dianne…
This circle is now full. Please sign up our next available circle here. Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly find this time to be very worthwhile. Please…
"The Wisdom of Trauma" Rebroadcast FEATURING DR. GABOR MATÉ We're excited to share that Compassion Prison Project is featured in the upcoming film "The Wisdom of Trauma" highlighting the work and wisdom of Dr. Gabor Maté. Compassion Prison Project's Founder Fritzi Horstman also participates as an expert guest speaker during the 7-day world premiere. Trauma is the invisible force that…
This circle is now full. Please sign up our next available circle here. Wednesday, August 7th 10:00am PDT - 2:00pm PDT Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly…
Wednesday, August 18th 10:00am PDT - 2:00pm PDT Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly find this time to be very worthwhile. Please note, everyone attending…
This circle is now full. Please sign up our next available circle here. Wednesday, September 1st 10:00am PDT - 2:00pm PDT Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly…
Thursday, September 16 @ 3pm Pacific Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly find this time to be very worthwhile. Please note, everyone attending is a…
"The Wisdom of Trauma" Rebroadcast FEATURING DR. GABOR MATÉ We want to invite you to join us October 4‒10 for a special movie broadcast of The Wisdom of Trauma and a new Talks on Trauma Part 2 series that features Dr. Gabor Maté in conversation with 33+ guests including Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Jewel, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Schwartz,…
This circle is now full. Please sign up our next available circle here. Saturday, October 9 @ 10am Pacific Our circles follow the format you’ve seen in Step Inside the Circle with enhanced modifications to work well in the Zoom environment. Whether you want to train as a facilitator or just participate in a Compassion Trauma Circle, you will undoubtedly…
CPP is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We value every donation, no amount is too small. Your contribution directly funds CPP’s projects and operations which support our mission to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
CPP is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We value every donation, no amount is too small. Your contribution directly funds CPP’s projects and operations which support our mission to transform prisons and communities through compassionate action. All donations are tax deductible.
Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones”, has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars and these acts will help transform our society. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Vassar College.
