With compassion and honesty, Dr. Maté reveals how the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, shedding light on the roots of human pain and resilience. Drawing from his groundbreaking research on addiction, trauma, and early childhood experiences, he offers a fresh perspective on healing and personal growth. Through engaging stories, scientific insights, and practical wisdom, Dr. Maté encourages us to rethink our understanding of mental health, addiction, and human connection. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, mental health advocate, or simply curious, this event promises to inspire, inform, and deepen your understanding of the human experience.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening as we explore meaningful dialogue, challenge common beliefs, and celebrate the wholeness of the human spirit under Dr. Gabor Maté’s guidance.
TRAUMA, ILLNESS & HEALING IN A TOXIC CULTURE
Based on The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness – a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits. Western medicine imposes two separations, neither tenable scientifically.
First, it separates mind from the body, largely assuming that most chronic illnesses have nothing to do with people’s emotional and psychological experiences. And yet, a large and irrefutable body of research has clearly shown that physiologic and behavioural functioning of human beings can be understood only if we integrate our body functions with those of the mind: functions such as awareness, emotions, our interpretations of and responses to events, and our relationships with other people.
Second, Western practice views people’s health as separate from the social environment, ignoring social determinants of health such as class, gender, economic status, and race. Such factors are more important influences on health and longevity than individual predispositions and personal factors such as genes, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and so on.
This talk shows how a society dedicated to material pursuits rather than genuine human needs and spiritual values stresses its members, undermines healthy child development and dooms many to chronic illness, from diabetes to heart disease, from autoimmune conditions to cancer.
DR. GABOR MATÉ
Renowned speaker and bestselling author
Gabor Maté (pronounced *GAH-bor MAH-tay*) is a retired physician with over 20 years of experience in family practice and palliative care. He later spent more than a decade working in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side, supporting patients facing challenges related to drug addiction and mental illness. He is the bestselling author of five books, translated into 43 languages, including the award-winning *In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction*. Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker, highly sought after for his expertise in addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the connection between stress and illness.
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