Renowned doctor Dr. Gabor Maté based on cutting-edge science and true stories, shares his compassionate and humane approach to mental balance.
Gabor Maté will deliver a keynote lecture and workshop based on the topic of his latest book: "The Myth of Normality: Trauma of Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture"
A4 studio
Film , TV studio & event house
Trnavská cesta 39, 831 04 Bratislava
Slovakia
Trauma, Illness & 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, in reality, 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.
You will learn to:
1. Identify two separations imposed by Western Medicine on the health and well-being of the
population
2. Name three chronic conditions that are correlated with stressful social environments
3. Describe one shift in focus that would support a healthier population.
Schedule
7:30 - 9:00 | Registration |
9:00 - 9:15 | Welcome |
9:15 - 11:00 | Gabor Maté lecture |
11:00 - 11:30 | Break |
11:30 - 13:00 | Workshop with Gabor part 1 |
13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch |
14:30 - 16:00 | Workshop with Gabor part 2 |
16:00 - 16:30 | Book signing |
7:30 - 16:30 | Selling books (there will be limited amount of signed books/EN too) |
7:30 - 16:00 | Translation stations issuing |
Tickets
(Ticket price include lunch too)
Information for the live broadcast (Livestream) from the event: It is possible to purchase tickets for the live broadcast of the event. The live stream will also be yours as a recording, so you can come back to it later. 24 hours at the latest before the event, you will receive a link with instructions in your mailbox.
Dr. Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, has worked for more than a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with drug addiction and mental illness patients. He is the best-selling author of five books published in nearly 40 languages, including "In the Realm of Hungry Spirits: A Close Encounter with Addiction". An internationally recognized speaker sought after for his expertise in addiction, trauma, developmental childhood and the relationship between stress and disease. For his groundbreaking medical work, he was awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian honor, and a Civic Service Award from his hometown of Vancouver. His latest book "The Myth of Normality: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" is an international New York Times bestseller.
Contacts
Information about the event for those interested:
[email protected]
Media contact:
Silvia Križanová
project manager
+421 917 958 973
[email protected]
Contact the organizer:
Michal Marguš
+421 911 830 903
[email protected]
World Creative, or
"Not every story has a happy ending, but the discoveries of science, the teachings of the heart
and the revelations of the soul assure us that no human being is ever beyond redemption. The possibility of renewal exists as long as there is life. How to foster this possibility in others and in ourselves is the ultimate question."
- Gabor Maté
Frequently Asked Questions
LIVESTREAM
If I buy the livestream, will I also get a recording, and if so, how long will it be accessible?
If I buy the livestream, how will I access it?
SEATING
Is seating assigned, or is it open?
LOCATION and PARKING
How do I get to the conference venue?
Trnavská cesta 39, 831 04 Nové Mesto
GPS (Google Maps)
Where can I park when I arrive at the conference?
Bus: 39, 53, 61, 63, 98
Train: S50
Trolleybus: 60, 64
(Weekend schedules apply)
LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION
In what language will the conference be held?
FOOD and REFRESHMENTS
Will refreshments be available at the conference?
- Lunch will be provided by Veglife, available at two locations: in front of the hall entrance and near the relaxation zone.
- Vegetarian meals will be offered, with gluten-free and lactose-free options available.
- Flavored mineral waters without sugar from Cans.
- Cafés – Goriffee and He Brews: Espresso drinks, batch brew, and Nitro cold brew.
- Pli Pli – Bites and cakes, including vegan options.
- POWERLOGY – Healthy products for an active lifestyle.
- Medvedia záhrada – Matcha latte and kale chips for gourmets.
How will lunch be served during Gabor Maté’s lecture, as it is part of the entrance fee, and I have dietary restrictions?
Other
Will there be space for informal networking during the conference?
Under which hashtag can I post about the conference on social media?
Which books will be available for sale at the event?
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