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

The Compassion Center of Georgia is a hub for compassion-based community healing, cultivating empathy and understanding across generations and sectors.

Belinda Douglas founded the Compassion Center of Georgia as a nonprofit in 2015 after a friend was shot to death by police in his own yard. This heartbreaking event opened her eyes to the urgent need for compassion in law enforcement, communities, and institutions, leading her to become a certified teacher of Cognitively-Based Compassion Training.  

Today, we bring together youth, seniors, and community members—including law enforcement—to build empathy and resilience through shared experiences. We partner with groups, like the IVYY program at Grady Hospital to address inner-city gun violence, and with Atlanta's Circle of Safety to serve our city’s most vulnerable populations.

All our programs are open to everyone as we seek to be a vital community resource, promoting healing, connection and growth through compassion.

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Our Vision

To cultivate a culture of compassion by enhancing intrapersonal and interpersonal skills necessary for addressing trauma, social inequity, and disparities in both communities and workplace environments.
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Our Mission

To provide individuals and organizations with the skills and insights needed to cultivate compassion, creating environments where kindness, understanding, and collaboration flourish, contributing to a more compassionate world.

Our Instructors

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

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/CEO

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 an 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 inour 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. 
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