The Transcend Course With Scott Barry Kaufman

LIVE A MORE CREATIVE, FULFILLING, AND MEANINGFUL LIFE

Become Certified in the Science of Human Potential

Now offering rolling admissions!

 
 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE A LIFE WELL-LIVED?


“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”

— Abraham Maslow

 CAN SCIENCE INFORM HOW YOU LIVE YOUR OWN BEST LIFE?

Learn the science of human potential and how to transcend — to integrate the many facets of yourself, in service of realizing the good of society. Previously only available to his Columbia University students, Transcend is grounded in the core principles of humanistic and positive psychology to help you build a life of meaning and purpose.

Get ready to lean into your growth potential and face future challenges with a renewed sense of vitality, strength, and hope for the future.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Transcend combines never-before-seen content by top creativity and intelligence psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman designed to help you realize your greatest strengths and unlock your growth potential.

In this self-paced course, you will learn more about essential human needs, including health, security, growth, mindfulness, self-esteem, connection, love, creativity, resiliency, purpose, flow, gratitude, and awe in order to help you transcend and become your best self.

  • Lectures:

    • The Sailboat Metaphor

    • Characteristics of Self-Actualizing People

    • Modern-Day Positive Psychology

    • Core Principles of Wholeness

  • Lectures:

    • Three Meanings of Meaning

    • Psychological Entropy & Inequality

    • Attachment Theory

    • Trauma and the Brain

  • Lectures:

    • The Need for Connection

    • The Biology of High-Quality Connections

    • Positive Heath

    • Positive Medicine

  • Lectures:

    • The Need for Healthy Self-Esteem

    • Narcissism vs. Self-Esteem

    • The Two Faces of Narcissism

  • Lectures:

    • The Need for Exploration

    • Social Curiosity

    • Adventure Seeking

    • Post-Traumatic Growth

    • Mindfulness

  • Lectures:

    • The Dark Side of Personality

    • The Light Side of Personality

    • Self-Compassion Meditation

    • Whole Love

  • Lectures:

    • What is the Latest Science of Intelligence?

    • What is the Latest Science of Creativity?

  • Lectures:

    • The Need for Purpose

    • The need for Transcendence

    • Awe & Peak Experiences

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

 

10+ HOURS OF RECORDED LECTURES

Learn the latest science of positive psychology and humanistic psychology through online lectures you can watch anytime and at your own pace.

 

LIVE Q&A SESSION WITH DR. SCOTT BARRY KAUFMAN

Join Scott for a LIVE Q&A session where you can ask him questions related to the content and the latest research in humanistic and positive psychology.

YOUR VERY OWN COPY OF TRANSCEND: THE NEW SCIENCE OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION

You will receive one electronic copy of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization.

EXCLUSIVE GROWTH CHALLENGES WORKBOOK

The exclusive Growth Challenge Workbook will help you overcome your deepest fears and grow as a whole person.

RESOURCES AND ARTICLES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING

Over 100 carefully curated articles and scientific papers to help cement your learning and give you more in-depth knowledge about the weekly topics.

OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Complete the course requirements and receive an Official Certificate of Completion indicating that you have learned the basic principles of humanistic and positive psychology.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING COMMUNITY OF “TRANSCENDERS”

Engage with your fellow “transcenders” (as we fondly call everyone) as you all help each other self-actualize and transcend.

ENHANCE YOUR GROWTH JOURNEY WITH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

Supplement your growth journey with one-on-one self-actualization coaching with one of our world-class faculty. You’ll receive four coaching sessions over the course of eight weeks.

Note that no refunds will be allowed for the course after purchase.

Meet The World-Class Faculty

  • Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.

    FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

    Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential. He applies the latest science to help all people self-actualize in their own style. Dr. Kaufman’s coaching style incorporates unconditional positive regard to help you accept the totality of who you are so that you can become who you truly want to become.

  • Krista Stryker

    CHIEF PERFORMANCE COACH

    Krista specializes in the integration of physical, mental, and emotional health in order to help people self-actualize and become the best version of themselves. She does this by combining the latest science on well-being, sports psychology, and positive and humanistic psychology to increase performance and potential.

    Learn more about Krista on her website and online at @12minutathlete.

  • Clare Sarah Goodridge

    CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER

    Clare specializes in transforming human wellness and performance through activating high-flow lifestyles and becoming fully human in service of human, organizational and planetary flourishing. She translates cognitive neuroscience, positive and humanistic psychology and self-leadership protocols to help people reach their full potential.

    Learn more about Clare on her website.

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“Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychological scientist par excellence! I especially appreciate his superpowers of curiosity, connection, and communication!”

— Angela Duckworth, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and New York Times Bestseller Author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“You’re a force for humanity. I’m so glad to have someone like you fighting for positive changes that so many of us know we need in the world.”

— Andrew Yang, American businessman and former presidential candidate

“Leading empirical creativity researcher of his generation.”

— Martin Seligman, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founder of the field of positive psychology

”Scott is that rare communicator who is guided by inclusion (so that you feel seen whoever you are), sincere investigation (so clarity and openness lead the conversation) and compassion (so that heartfulness is right there in examining experience, consciousness, and life itself from different angles. He is a great guide."

— Sharon Salzberg, New York Times bestselling author and Buddhist meditation teacher

 

Testimonials

  • This course was exceptional.

    “The professor is engaging, humble, funny, and extremely knowledgable. His lectures kept your interest and the discussions were enlightening. I read the book before taking the class yet still got a lot out of it. It was also very nice to have access to a great group of students with similar interests. I recommend this class to anyone who is interested in self-growth and understanding their fellow humans.”

  • SBK is a masterful instructor

    “SBK is a masterful instructor and expert and yet at the same time he is gentle, genuine, humble, and funny(!). He has all the “right stuff” to help a person feel important, valued, and self-efficient enough to have the courage to transcend into the person they truly would like to become, to cultivate intimate and meaningful relationships with others, and actualize their life’s purpose.”

  • Transcend exceeded expectations in online education.

    “A fascinating intimate deep dive into the work of Maslow, Seligman et al. and the evolution of Positive Psychology. Scott and his staff created incredibly detailed content sharing the science and studies that explain the opportunity for growth potential that exists for all humans. I truly enjoyed the course and book. Highly Recommend!”

  • It is a very welcome source of light at the end of the tunnel.

    “I can’t imagine anything more important right now with the challenges we face than people recognizing their potential for growth being able to bring their best selves to the foreground to do what is needed and thrive together. The Transcend course provides a realistic and achievable map for each of us getting there and practical exercises for every part of the journey. If this vision makes sense to you, then I highly recommend you check out this course.”

  • I highly recommend the Transcend course.

    “I highly recommend the Transcend course for anyone interested in going into depth in exploring new research findings in humanistic psychology, learning more about how to become a whole person, and considering how to reach one’s highest potential and find purpose and meaning in life. Scott Barry Kaufman is a humble, approachable, enthusiastic and brilliant teacher and guide on the journey.”

  • Transcend exceeded expectations in online education.

    “Transcend exceeded expectations in online education. A fascinating intimate deep dive into the work of Maslow, Seligman et al. and the evolution of Positive Psychology. Scott and his staff created incredibly detailed content sharing the science and studies that explain the opportunity for growth potential that exists for all humans. I truly enjoyed the course and book. Highly Recommend!”

  • This course is one of the nicest things that happened to me during Covid.

    “This course is one of the nicest things that happened to me during Covid. It’s thought- and growth-stimulating, pleasant, and just has a great vibe. I’d participate in a follow up deeper course or any other course Scott organizes.”

ARE YOU READY TO LIVE A MORE CREATIVE, FULFILLING, AND SELF-ACTUALIZED LIFE?