We seek to make sense of life, anticipate the future and find firm ground on which to take our next steps. Yet what we know about ourselves, our relationships and the world we live in does not always offer clear answers. Sometimes, an answer we are waiting for never comes, the outcome of a decision remains uncertain, or our understanding of ourselves begins to shift.

How do we feel when we do not know what lies ahead? What do we hold on to in the face of uncertainty, and which possibilities do we turn away from? When does our search for certainty support us, and when does it make it harder to remain open to new experiences and encounters?

This year, the 10th Existential Encounters places uncertainty at its heart. Together, we will explore how we encounter uncertainty in life and psychotherapy: the anxiety it evokes, its relationship to the choices we make, and the possibilities that emerge when we make room for what we do not yet know.

We will reflect together: How can we stay with moments when answers have yet to take shape, both in life and in the therapy room? What does it mean to make choices, build relationships, and find our own way without knowing exactly what the future holds?

Who can attend: The event is open to mental health professionals and students, as well as anyone interested in existential thought, philosophy and psychotherapy.

Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Format: Online via Zoom

Registration deadline: Wednesday, 9 December 2026

*Translation between Turkish and English will be provided for all presentations throughout the conference.

Registration Fee:

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For further information and registration: iletisim@varoluscuakademi.com