Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:30 – 2:45 PM EDT
Grounded in Emory’s research-based compassion training program, the activities in this session are designed to make visible the strength and beauty of our many differences while embracing the many things we have in common. Can we reconcile these two realities, as when we admire a single bouquet of many unique flowers? What is the value of a team of people with multiple backgrounds and talents? What are the promises (and pitfalls) of embracing our shared humanity? What is possible when we lead with compassion? Moving from concepts to practices, the carefully designed dialogues and contemplative reflections will help us explore these seemingly contradictory themes. This session is led by William J. Eley, MD (Executive Associate Dean of Medical Education, Emory School of Medicine) and Timothy Harrison (Associate Director, Emory Compassion Center). Each is a certified instructor of Emory’s groundbreaking program, CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training), developed by Professor Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD. CBCT has been taught to faculty, staff, and students at the Emory School of Medicine -- and across the world -- for over 10 years. Research on CBCT suggests each of us can take steps to deepen our understanding of our self and our understanding of others, thereby strengthening a genuine sense of belonging that leads naturally to greater trust and collective success.Learn more.