CI Professional Training Application Form: September 2026 Cohort (Regular Application)

You have made a great choice. Welcome to the Compassionate Inquiry Community!

We’re delighted you’re considering joining this immersive, year-long graduate-level program designed for dedicated mental health and helping professionals who are ready to deepen their skills, presence, and impact.

The program runs from September 14, 2026 to September 27, 2027, and involves a commitment of approximately 8–10+ hours per week. This is a rich, in-depth learning journey that will benefit you personally and professionally.

What you’ll gain from this intensive training

• 75+ hours of video teachings and demonstrations by Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur ND.
• Multisensory engagement and learning through reading, listening, watching and weekly practice.
• 27 biweekly live sessions led by experienced facilitators for interactive integration and learning.
• At least 50 weekly practice sessions (60–90 minutes each) in dyads and triads, allowing you to build confidence and real-world skills.
• Regular live calls with Dr. Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur; monthly facilitated workshops and Skill-Building Labs to deepen your learning and receive feedback.
• Guest lectures from leading experts such as Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, Esther Perel, Richard Schwartz, Tara Brach, and DEI lectures for continuing education.
• Connection to a global network through a private online community and forum.

This training is designed not only to expand your knowledge, but to transform how you listen, relate, and work with clients.

This application is the first step in confirming your eligibility. The full course fee is $4,200 CAD, with both single-payment and flexible payment plan options available. If you’d like to explore the program in more detail before applying, please review the full course information here.

Application timeline:

• Regular applications are open until Sunday, July 26, 2026 (midnight ET)
• Admission decisions will be shared by three business days after the above deadline
• Final registration and payment are due by Sunday, August 16, 2026

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

• Upload a resume or CV (we recommend highlighting all relevant therapy, coaching, or related training and experience)
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a professional colleague or supervisor who has known you for at least two years
• Submit documentation of 200+ hours of relevant training or accreditation

Because of the depth and experiential nature of this program, we require all participants to be actively engaged in ongoing personal therapy with a CI Practitioner or another licensed therapist of their choice throughout the duration of the program.

We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application.