The Compassion Collective

Meetings

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Our circles are free, peer-led and held on Zoom. Choose a meeting, sign up, and Zoom will email you the link and reminders.

Upcoming meetings

Snowglobes All the Way Down

Mondays, 12–1 pm · Pacific Time

A peer space for neurocomplex moms who are making sense of their own minds while learning to show up differently for their kids, of any age. No program or curriculum: just a place to think out loud with people who get it, and get curious about breaking cycles and relearning how to parent.

Hosted by Jeni Ford

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Awakening to Autism: A Safe Space for Late Realizations

Tuesdays, 3–4 pm · Pacific Time

A warm peer meeting for women and people with feminine-identifying perspectives who have recently discovered they are autistic later in life. Share experiences and connect with others on the same journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Guided by Sher Griffin

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Regenerative Leadership Circle

Thursdays, 11 am–12 pm · Pacific Time

A weekly circle where our core team and anyone interested come together to explore new approaches to leadership, nurture sustainable ways of leading, and co-create a more regenerative future.

With the TCC core team

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Questions

Are meetings free?

Yes. We keep our circles free for everyone, because we believe in support without barriers. If they help you and you'd like to give back, you can support the work, at any amount or none.

I didn't get my Zoom link

Check your spam or junk folder for an email from Zoom. If it isn't there, send us a message and we'll help.

Do I need a diagnosis?

No. We support both self-identification and formal diagnosis. Each person's path is their own.

If you're just starting to wonder whether you might be autistic or otherwise neurodivergent, Embrace Autism is a good place to begin. It has well-known self-assessments with clear explanations, and offers assessments by autistic psychologists.

Our shared agreements

Please read these before your first meeting. They help keep our space respectful, understanding and inclusive.

  • Neurodivergence embrace. Honour and appreciate the unique perspectives of neurodivergent people, and celebrate the richness neurodiversity brings.
  • Validation of ideas. Value and consider every idea, so creativity can flourish and collective wisdom grows from diverse perspectives.
  • Space holding. Acknowledge triggers and hold compassionate space for anyone in discomfort, through open communication.
  • Visionary fluidity. Celebrate visions that change and grow on our individual and shared journeys.
  • Community compassion. Practise understanding, empathy and support toward one another.
  • Calm communication. Speak calmly and respectfully, with patience, so every voice is heard.
  • Kindness in effort. Notice and celebrate efforts toward kindness, toward ourselves and others.
  • Recognition of recovery. Support each other in recovery from mental health challenges, trauma or other difficulties.
  • Equality in unity. All members are equals, whatever their background or beliefs.
  • Purposeful connection for peace. Find purpose and connection in what brings peace: animals, plants, friendships, therapeutic practices.
  • Non-aggressive communication. Avoid aggressive words, and discuss disagreements with respect.
  • Respectful exchange. Engage in fair, just and transparent interactions that honour each member's dignity.
  • Non-violence. Avoid causing harm, physically or emotionally.
  • Honesty and transparency. Communicate honestly to build trust.
  • Fairness, justice and integrity. Pursue fairness and hold high standards of integrity.
  • Compassionate assistance. Extend a helping hand to those in need within our community.
  • Environmental care. Care for the natural world and future generations.
  • Accountability and restorative justice. Take responsibility for our actions and work to repair harm.
  • Tolerance and inclusivity. Respect different perspectives, beliefs and cultures.
  • Cooperation and consent. Work together while respecting each person's consent.
  • Personal growth. Embrace growth as an ongoing journey.
  • Equitable exchange. Recognise the value each member brings, and keep our dealings fair.
How we change our agreements
  1. Propose. Anyone can suggest adding or changing an agreement, in a meeting or in writing.
  2. Evaluate together. Members decide whether it is "good enough for now and safe enough to try," by giving or withholding consent.
  3. Give feedback. If you withhold consent, share why, so the proposal can improve.
  4. Adapt or let go. The person who proposed it adapts and resubmits, or the group sets it aside. Others can take on roles to help.
  5. Minimums. At least five people take part, and the poll stays open at least five days.
  6. Review. An agreement lasts 90 days, then may come back for revision.