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Compassion is not just what we do. It's who we are.

At the Compassion Center of Georgia, we believe compassion is a skill that can be learned and cultivated through practice. Through evidence-based training, education, and community engagement, we help individuals and organizations build emotional resilience, improve well-being, and create healthier relationships and communities.

The Center was shaped by more than academic training. It was formed through lived experience and a deep recognition of how critical compassion is in the moments that matter most. What began as a life-altering realization, when a life was lost in a moment that did not have to happen, became a turning point that grounded this work in a deeper commitment. Compassion is not just something we feel. It is a necessary skill, especially in moments when emotions run high, helping us support one another and respond with care rather than simply react

Rooted in compassion science, emotional hygiene, and real-world application, the Center brings together people across generations and roles, including youth, seniors, and law enforcement, to create shared spaces for growth, understanding, and connection.

This work extends into the city of Atlanta through partnerships with initiatives such as the IVYY program at Grady Hospital and Atlanta’s Circle of Safety, supporting communities most impacted by stress, trauma, and violence.

At its core, the Compassion Center of Georgia exists as an open and accessible resource—where compassion is not just taught, but lived—supporting healing, strengthening relationships, and fostering resilience in individuals, families, and communities.

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Our Vision

A world where compassion becomes a way of life and more people experience the inner peace of a regulated nervous system.

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Our Mission

To help people transform the way they relate to themselves and others by cultivating evidence-based compassion skills and emotional hygiene practices.

Our Instructors

Our instructors bring together diverse professional expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to practicing the principles they teach. United by a passion for cultivating compassion and resilience, they create supportive learning environments where growth, reflection, and meaningful connection can flourish.

Our instructors collaborate closely with community leaders to equip them with the skills necessary to foster empathy and determination within their communities.

Belinda Douglas, D.Min

Founder/Executive Director

Originally from Atlanta, Belinda holds a doctorate in Biblical Studies from Zion International Bible College and currently serves as an adjunct professor there. She is also a senior instructor for Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) that’s certified by Emory University's Center of Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, as well as a certified Health and Wellness Coach.

A wife, mother, pastor, artist and community advocate, Belinda has spent her life uplifting others. 

Throughout her career, she has embodied a heartfelt commitment to fostering compassion in our communities. She is known for facilitating meaningful, reflective and meditative practices, while encouraging participants to explore ways to cultivate compassion during real-life interactions.
Belinda adopted the CBCT meditation practice while participating in Emory University's Clinical Pastoral Education Program, where she also embraced the Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH) integrative model. She is now a certified CCSH Clinician.

Incorporating daily CBCT practices into her work as a chaplain has deepened her spirituality and helped her navigate the unique challenges of being a servant leader.

She has written 60 case studies demonstrating the effectiveness and benefits of CBCT and the CCSH integrative model, highlighting the importance of compassion training.

Dumaka X. Moultrie M.Ed.

Dumaka specializes in fostering personal and organizational growth through adult development , self-awareness training, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence—all of which he studied at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. An Emory-certified CBCT instructor, Dumaka’s expertise also extends to trauma-informed care and restorative practices.

As a proud descendant of South Carolina's Gullah-Geechee people who was raised primarily by three resilient Black women, Dumaka draws on this rich heritage and upbringing to inspire and empower others.

From his foundational years at a historic Catholic parochial school to studying at Savannah State University, Mercer University and the prestigious Teachers College at Columbia University, Dumaka's academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence. He considers himself fortunate to have earned degrees from both an HBCU and an Ivy League institution.
Inspired by his grandfather, an A.M.E. minister and activist, Dumaka carries forward a legacy of integrity and service. Whether guiding individuals toward greater self-awareness, helping organizations build stronger, more empathetic teams, or serving schools and his community, Dumaka's approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, integrity and a commitment to lasting impact.

A devoted husband and father of four, Dumaka's dedication to family mirrors his deep-rooted passion for community. 

Christine Abdullah, M.Div.

Christine is a Georgia native and currently serves as a minister at Loves and Hugs Christian Tabernacle in Conyers.

She started her journey in chaplaincy at Northside Hospital, where she received her training in trauma care. From there, she worked at Emory Winship Midtown as a PRN and later as a fellow in their spiritual health department, where she completed her training in CBCT.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in biblical and theological studies and a Master of Divinity in professional healthcare chaplaincy from Liberty University. She is currently endorsed by Liberty Baptist Fellowship Baptist Church in Lynchburg Virginia and is a licensed ordained minister through Solid Ground Christian Ministries.
She is a single mother to two beautiful adult daughters and a teenage son. She also has two wonderful grandchildren. Through her faith, Christine serves her community by extending her compassion, being present for those who are in need.

She lives by her beloved brothers' motto of "when you know better, you do better," always seeking to make every day a day that is called and ordained by God to make a difference for others.

When she is not serving in a church or hospital, you can find her in her kitchen where she enjoys baking sweet treats and soul-comforting foods.