The process creates a safe space for breakthroughs in individual transformation and community healing—by working skillfully with participants’ lived experiences in relation to gender and sexuality. Together, women and men of all sexual orientations enter into a deeper understanding and mutual appreciation of their own experience and journey, and also awaken greater compassion, empathy, and understanding of others’ gender-based experiences and challenges.

Join us on this transformative path towards greater understanding, empathy, and connection. Embark on a journey that will empower you to make a positive difference in your own life and the lives of others.

Join Compassionate Houston’s free Seasonal Book Study and dive into Gregory Boyle’s latest work, “Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times.”

Experience the transformative power of the YogaMass online session this March, where we will delve into the profound theme of Maintaining Inner Strength: Moving into Deeper Trust and Faith.

Join the Compassionate Houston community as Father Gregory Boyle shares his unique stories and transformative ideas. He has devoted over 30 years to uplifting and transforming the lives of those facing the challenges of gang involvement and incarceration, all through the power of compassion and unconditional love. Enjoy connecting with others also eager to learn from Father Boyle’s vision and his deep and daily engagement in compassionate action and practical guidance.

Celebrate art, nature, and conservation with chalk murals, a butterfly garden, and storytelling at this fun family event at the TMC Helix Park!

Experience the transformative power of the YogaMass online session this March, where we will delve into the profound theme of Maintaining Inner Strength: Moving into Deeper Trust and Faith.

Join the Institute's long-time teacher and friend, Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, MD, as she hosts a special reading of her new book,  This beautiful and heartwarming story of hope and healing, synchronicity, resilience, and patience will be read at the event, which will include on-site dog adoptions. 100% of sales will benefit Love & Rescue. 

Embark on this transformative program consisting of modules designed to cultivate compassion. These modules guide participants through a journey across three interconnected series, integrating research from neuroscience, psychology, trauma care, peace studies, and contemplative science, building on the work of authors like Daniel Goleman and Peter Senge and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives.

Chester Street Foundation brings together clinicians, researchers, and experts on childhood trauma for its third annual TraumaTALKS Conference. The one-day trauma-informed care symposium supports youth populations who are at risk for trauma by equipping mental health and healthcare professionals with best practices for helping children on their road to recovery.

Compassionate Houston’s Project Kindness 2025 invites those aged 65 or older to mentor an 18–19-year-old HCC college freshman for 10 weeks, starting February 3rd. Participants will connect weekly to enhance social-emotional and communication skills, with orientation in the last week of January.

Join Compassionate Houston for a transformative experience with their first book study of the year. Participants will gather virtually to engage with Jamil Zaki's thought-provoking book, "Hope for Cynics." You are invited to embrace hope as a powerful response to life's challenges.

A worship experience & blend of yoga, breath work and Christian spirituality.

A community forum to learn about Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss.

A discussion with Carl Elliott about his new book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Me,dical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No which explores whistleblowers’ moral struggles and misconceptions around them.

Join the HHCI Cares' 2024 Caregiver's Corner to learn how to care for loved ones with dementia. The 5-week virtual class covers various key topics related to caring for those with dementia including caregiver challenges, family dynamics, managing behaviors, and Medicare/Medicaid benefits.

Join us for donation-based YogaMass Online . We are a Christian community who worships on our yoga mats. Led by The Reverend Gena Davis, The Reverend Dr. John K. Graham and the YogaMass team. YogaMass is a non-profit 501(c )3 organization and your donations will be tax deductible.

The McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics has partnered with Inprint to offer a year-long creative writing program in Houston. The program is open to all healthcare professionals, including basic scientists.