Rooted in Compassion, Guided by Science.
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Our Values
Guided by Compassion and Integrity
Our work is rooted in empathy, respect, and scientific understanding — nurturing personal growth, collective wellbeing, and meaningful human connection.
Cultivating empathy and kindness toward ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Compassion
Upholding honesty, authenticity, and alignment between our words, intentions, and actions.
Integrity
Blending science and contemplation to deepen understanding and inspire compassion.
Wisdom
Fostering meaningful connections that inspire shared growth, healing, and collective wellbeing.
Community
Our Story
The Journey of BeCompassionateNL
BeCompassionateNL was founded by Dr. Frances Scully, a physician and certified Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) instructor, to bring evidence-based compassion practices to individuals and communities across Newfoundland and beyond. Drawing from neuroscience, contemplative traditions, and compassion research, we offer programs that strengthen our capacity for empathy, resilience, and emotional balance in daily life.
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
H.H. the Dalai Lama
Our Approach
Where Science Meets Spiritual Wisdom
We integrate modern neuroscience and timeless contemplative traditions to cultivate compassion, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and deepen spiritual connection in daily life.
The Science of Compassion
Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, our programs reveal how compassion reshapes the brain, enhancing empathy, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing.
The Power of Spirituality
Rooted in contemplative wisdom, especially Christian meditation and mindfulness, our practices nurture inner peace, awareness, and a deeper sense of connection.
Meet Dr. Frances Scully
Guided by Compassion and Wisdom
Dr. Frances Scully is a physician, mindfulness educator, and certified instructor of Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) developed at Stanford University. She is also a trained teacher of Christian Meditation in the World Community for Christian Meditation tradition. With a deep commitment to integrating science and spirituality, Dr. Scully has dedicated her work to helping others cultivate compassion, self-awareness, and connection. Her teaching blends clinical expertise with contemplative wisdom, creating accessible pathways for personal and collective transformation.
Based in St. John's, Newfoundland, she serves her local community while reaching learners across Canada and internationally through online programs.
