Supportive, Self-Paced Learning That Makes Things Feel Manageable.

At Compassion Crossing Academy, we offer short, self-directed classes that help you learn with confidence. Each unit is designed for quick, meaningful progress in 30 to 120 minutes. We turn complicated topics into clear guidance you can understand and apply.

Free Courses

  • Free

Advance Care Planning: Protecting Your Voice, Your Family, and Your Future

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  • 1 Lesson

Discover why advance care planning is essential, and why everyone 18 and older should regularly update it as a key priority.

  • Free

Anticipatory Grief: Understanding Loss Before It Happens

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  • 1 Lesson

Discover more about anticipatory grief, understand how it manifests, and explore the best ways to cope, support others, and know when it's time to reach out for help.

  • Free

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention

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  • 5 Lessons

One in eight women will face breast cancer. Learn how to reduce your risk. This compassionate class covers prevention strategies that work, screening options beyond mammography, and local support resources. Discover modifiable risk factors, nutrition tips, and mental health support.

  • Free

Dementia Staging Made Understandable: A Family Guide to Using the FAST Scale

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  • 3 Lessons

Learn to recognize and describe what your loved one with dementia can actually do day to day using the FAST Scale—a straightforward framework for all dementia types. Covers all seven stages and substages with real-world examples of functional loss, plus guidance on when to involve a clinician. Designed for non-medical caregivers and families.

  • Free

Heart Disease Prevention: Taking Control of Your Future

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  • 8 Lessons

Heart disease is the #1 killer in America, but 85-90% is preventable. Learn exactly what to eat (real food only, no processed foods), how much to move (30-45 minutes daily), and how to manage stress. This evidence-based class gives you clear answers on diet, exercise, and mental health—plus one actionable change to start this week. No confusion, no excuses, just what works.

  • Free

Madison County KY: Caregiver Self-Care and Support

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  • 3 Lessons

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed from caregiving? This class helps family caregivers in Madison County, KY, recognize burnout, manage stress, and build sustainable self-care practices. Learn practical strategies, connect with local support resources and groups, and create a personalized action plan. Discover how caring for yourself makes you a stronger caregiver. You deserve support, too.

  • Free

Understanding End-of-Life Doulas: Compassionate guides supporting you through life's most important journey

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  • 3 Lessons

Discover what an end-of-life doula is, what they do, and how they differ from other healthcare professionals. Understand the stages of healthcare, from wellness to end-of-life, and how support evolves. Learn how doulas assist at each stage of your healthcare journey, and when to include a doula and make that connection.

Compassion Crossing, LLC

Educational articles alongside access to helpful health and life navigation support services.

Book and Book Series

Books on caregiver support, hospice training, holistic nurse education, and end-of-life advocacy authored by Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN.

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