COGNITIVE TRANSCENDENCE
LEVEL 1 TRAINING
September 3 - 6, 2026 | Vancouver, B.C.
Cognitive Transcendence Training – Level 1
September 3 - 6, 2026 | Four-Day Foundational Intensive
This is the first training in a four-part pathway toward becoming a Cognitive Transcendence practitioner. It is designed for clinicians, graduate psychology students, and individuals who want a clear, structured way to understand how people think, respond, and relate.
This training offers two tracks:
A Professional Track for practitioners and psychology-based graduate students focused on clinical application
A Public Track for individuals interested in understanding the framework for personal insight and development
This training is active and immersive. You are not positioned as a passive listener; you are engaged as an observer and analyst in real time. Each component is designed to develop your ability to examine how psychological patterns are established, sustained, and how shifts and release occur through awareness and curiosity, supported by precise observation and application.
A central premise of Cognitive Transcendence is that something remains in a system as long as the system is hospitable to it. This training shows you how to recognize those conditions and what it means to release them. You will also work with a core statement of the model: people do not suffer who they are, they suffer who they think they are.
What You Will Learn
Understand how cognitive and relational patterns form and sustain themselves
Identify the conditions that allow patterns to continue or shift
Differentiate between who a person is and who they believe themselves to be
Observe thoughts, emotions, and reactions with clarity and precision
Examine patterns without narrowing too quickly
How You Will Work
Engage in live demonstrations and guided exercises
Practice real-time observation and analysis of cognitive processes
Apply the model to real-life and clinical scenarios
Use structured self-examination to strengthen awareness and precision
Professional Track (Practitioners & Graduate Students)
Apply the model directly in work with clients and patients
Strengthen clinical judgment through disciplined observation
Work with presenting concerns using clear cognitive and relational analysis
Develop a structured approach to in-session decision-making
Public Track (Personal Application)
Understand how patterns of thought and identity shape experience
Observe and work with emotional and cognitive reactions
Apply the model to relationships, decisions, and daily life
Develop a grounded understanding of the self without over-identification
Throughout the training, you will learn to approach the self and relational systems from a scientific position, examining patterns as observable processes rather than fixed conditions. Individuals are not confined to a system; they participate in patterns that can be identified, examined, and reorganized.
By the end of the four days, you will have a grounded understanding of Cognitive Transcendence and a clear starting point for applying it in clinical practice and daily life. This training establishes the foundation. Depth and refinement develop through continued engagement across the full training series.
What’s Included
Four full days of expert-led training & discussions
25hours Continuing Education Credits
All workshop resources and materials
Coffee & refreshments
AGENDA
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9am - 6pm
Day 1 introduces the core foundations of the Cognitive Transcendence Framework. Attendees will explore the basic principles of the model, the Four Phases, and the role of emotions within the framework, with opportunities for guided practice and reflection throughout the day. Practitioner and student sessions will also extend these teachings into clinical application, including phase-based work and emotional work with clients. -
9am - 6pm
Day 2 builds on the foundational material by turning to the egoic mind and the formation of identity. Through teaching, practice, and review, attendees will deepen their understanding of how ego and identity shape lived experience, while practitioner and student sessions will explore how these ideas can be thoughtfully applied in therapeutic settings. -
10am - 5pm
Day 3 explores forgiveness as a lived and practical process within Cognitive Transcendence, and expands into broader themes of love, identity, freedom, and human rights. The day invites both reflection and dialogue, while practitioner and student sessions focus on applying these ideas in clinical settings, including work with polarized clients. -
10am - 3pm
Day 4 is dedicated exclusively to practitioners and students, with a focus on clinical integration and skill development. Through case conceptualization, role play, advanced clinical scenarios, and final integration, participants will have the opportunity to consolidate their learning and deepen their practical application of the framework.
Event Pricing and Registration
A four-day immersive workshop exploring the philosophical foundations and practical applications of Cognitive Transcendence through lectures, experiential practice, dialogue, and applied clinical training.
Terms & Conditions
All registrations are non-refundable and subject to our terms & conditions.
All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD)
Cognitive Transcendence Level 1 Training
Start Date: September 3, 2026
End Date: September 6, 2026
Location: Simon Fraser University, Wosk Centre for Dialogue,580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC
Training Options:
Professional Track: For current and future clinicians
Public Track: For personal growth
Method of Delivery:
Presentation, Personal Reflection, Small Group Discussions, Experiential Practice
Disclaimer: All events and programs offered by the foundation are strictly educational programs, and do not constitute psychotherapy, clinical treatment, supervision, or a continuation of any therapeutic or academic relationship.
Terms & Conditions
All registrations are non-refundable and subject to our terms & conditions. Additional event details, including scheduling and programming, are subject to change if necessary.
Meet Your Presenters
Dr. Sanaz Adibian, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher with over three decades of experience across clinical practice, research, and higher education. In addition to her role as Course Lead for the Practicum program at Yorkville University, Dr. Adibian teaches, trains, and mentors counselling students while contributing to the development of the Cognitive Transcendence Framework and the Society of Cognitive Philosophy.
Dr. Adibian’s clinical experience includes individual and group psychotherapy across a range of presentations, including trauma-related conditions, personality and bipolar disorders, anger management, parenting, and stress-related concerns. Her work reflects an integrative approach, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and the sciences to better understand human experience.
Dr. Adibian has presented at institutions including Oxford and Cornell Universities and has contributed to academic publications such as the Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. She continues to advance the field through the development of models such as the HELP Model and the Mi-SELF Model, which are integrated into university curriculum and ongoing research.
Poster and Creative Exhibit Contributors
Contributors share posters, journals, artwork, and written interpretations related to Cognitive Transcendence during an informal exhibition session. The session offers participants an opportunity to discuss these works with the contributors. It is designated as an enrichment activity separate from the instructional CE program and its learning objectives.
The session is not included in the calculation of CE credit.
Emily Munroe
This presentation introduces Cognitive Transcendence as a developing framework that explains how individuals can move beyond the limits of their immediate thoughts by transforming the way they interpret and relate to their experiences. It introduces and explores the idea that people are not confined by events themselves, but by the meanings they assign to those events, and that through expanding awareness and understanding, the mind can transcend these limitations. By bridging ideas from cognitive psychology, the concept of the self, and even technological perspectives, this presentation provides a potential pathway toward greater mental freedom, where cognition becomes more adaptive, reflective, and capable of reshaping one’s sense of self and reality.
Suha Zakiuddin
This presentation introduces the Cognitive Transcendence journal. This reflection journal allows the writer to explore their inner world through writing and layered reflection. By revisiting past entries, writers can literally see their growth—transforming insight into a visible, evolving journey of awareness.
Ruqiya Omar
What happens when children inherit stories about themselves before they can recognize them as stories? Through the lens of Cognitive Transcendence, this presentation explores how relationships shape meaning, how perspectives come to be treated as fact, and how repeated interpretations can begin to stand in for the child. It considers curiosity’s role in making room for context, contradiction, and expansion. Ultimately, it asks: what happens when we stop treating perspectives as conclusions?.
Open Call for Poster and Creative Presentations
We invite submissions that reflect Cognitive Transcendence through visual, written, and experiential forms. This includes poster presentations, artwork, music, poetry, and other creative formats that communicate a clear engagement with the framework.
This is an opportunity to present how Cognitive Transcendence is examined, applied, and expressed across different forms of work. For more details on the submission criteria, please click here.
Our Level 1 Training Awards 25 CE Credits
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
25 CE credits/contact hours awarded
A certificate with CE credits is included at no additional cost
*All four days of the training must be completed in order to receive a certificate of completion. No partial credits will be provided.
The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists has reviewed and approved this event towards continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Transcendence Foundation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) has reviewed and approved the content of this training for 25 CECs. Cognitive Transcendence Foundation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The list of recognized professional organizations is provided for convenience and should not be interpreted as exhaustive. Eligibility for continuing education credit is determined by individual licensing and regulatory bodies. Participants whose organizations are not listed are encouraged to contact their licensing body directly, as this conference may still qualify for CE credit.
The CT Level 1 training is eligible for continuing education credits for psychologists, social workers, MFTs, registered clinical counsellors, and psychotherapists.
Professional Development Funding
This conference may qualify for professional development (Pro-D) funding through your workplace. Many organizations support continuing education opportunities that enhance skills, knowledge, and professional growth.
We’ve created a ready-to-use template to help you request funding from your employer and clearly communicate the value of attending.
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