The Model
COMPASSION JOURNEY

RESOURCES

Everything you need to begin.

You do not need to use every resource to host a meaningful gathering. Start with the Guide for the complete approach, use the Quick-Start Host Kit to plan your first gathering, or select an individual tool from the Toolbox.

COMPASSIONATE CONVERSATIONS GUIDE

Understand the complete model, guiding principles, gathering flow, and approach to voluntary action.

QUICK-START HOST KIT

Use a concise, practical collection of resources to plan and lead your first Compassionate Conversation.

COMPLETE RESOURCE TOOLBOX

Use only what you need.

Ten standalone companion tools are organized around three stages of a gathering. Each can be downloaded individually.

PLAN THE GATHERING

MASTER HOST CHECKLIST AND TIMELINE

Track important decisions, responsibilities, and deadlines from early planning through follow-through.

SPEAKER PREPARATION PACKET

Help the Catalyst Speaker prepare a focused contribution that opens the conversation.

COVENANT AND CONVERSATION AGREEMENTS

Establish shared expectations that support a trusted and respectful environment.

MEDIA CONSENT AND CAPTURE PACKET

Plan for thoughtful photography, recording, permissions, and responsible use of event media.

GUIDE THE CONVERSATION

FACILITATION GUIDE

Lead Dialogue with practical guidance, useful prompts, and strategies for navigating the conversation.

TABLE-TALK WORKSHEET

Help participants reflect on Values, Choices, and Impact individually or in small groups.

HOST RUN-OF-SHOW AND SCRIPTS

Follow a clear gathering sequence with sample welcome, transition, report-out, and closing language.

FOLLOW THROUGH

PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK FORM

Gather participant reflections and learn what worked, what resonated, and what could improve.

COMPASSION COMMITMENT CARD

Offer participants a private, voluntary way to identify a next step they may wish to take.

POST-EVENT DEBRIEF AND EVENT RECORD

Capture participation, lessons, outcomes, and follow-through needs after the gathering.

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