Background
Sara Schairer is the founder of the nonprofit Compassion It and has taught Compassion Cultivation Training® since 2013. She leads compassion education training for diverse audiences worldwide.
Compassion It’s mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes, making compassion accessible to all.
About the Project
Sara facilitated an eight-week CCT® course for the inmates at San Diego County’s women’s jail.
The People
Participants included grandmothers, mothers, sisters, aunts, and friends, all working toward the goal of being reunited with their loved ones.
The Impact
CCT® had a profound effect:
• One participant shared that when someone in the dorm annoyed her, instead of succumbing to anger, she reminded herself that the person is loved by someone, allowing her to walk away calmly without negativity.
• Many participants reported becoming better listeners and more present with both their fellow inmates and family members.