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 - 9:00Registration
9:00 - 9:15Welcome
9:15 - 11:00Gabor Maté lecture
11:00 - 11:30Break
11:30 - 13:00Workshop with Gabor part 1
13:00 - 14:30Lunch
14:30 - 16:00Workshop with Gabor part 2
16:00 - 16:30Book signing
7:30 - 16:30Selling books (there will be limited amount of signed books/EN too)
7:30 - 16:00Translation 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?
Yes, the recording will be available for at least one month.
If I buy the livestream, how will I access it?
No later than 12 hours before the event, you will receive an email with a link and instructions for the livestream.

SEATING

Is seating assigned, or is it open?
Seating will be open, so if you want to sit as close to the stage as possible, you should arrive early.

LOCATION and PARKING

How do I get to the conference venue?
The conference was originally planned to be held at the Aula of the University of Economics in Bratislava. Due to increased interest, it has been moved to A4 Studio - Film, TV Studio & Event House, at the address:
Trnavská cesta 39, 831 04 Nové Mesto
GPS (Google Maps)
Where can I park when I arrive at the conference?
We kindly ask you to use public transportation if possible. If you need to come by car, parking is available at the A4 Studio parking lot. The price is €10 per day. You can also use public transportation. The following transit lines have routes that pass near A4 Studio:
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?
The conference will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation. Registration for translation stations will be available when purchasing tickets.

FOOD and REFRESHMENTS

Will refreshments be available at the conference?
Refreshments will be available during 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.
Refreshment stalls:
  • 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?
Lunch will be vegetarian, with one option being gluten-free and lactose-free for those with dietary restrictions.

Other

Will there be space for informal networking during the conference?
After the conference, there will be space for informal networking. You can also use breaks during the event for networking.
Under which hashtag can I post about the conference on social media?
The conference hashtag is #gabor mate in bratislava #matevbratislava #mythofnormality.
Which books will be available for sale at the event?
All of Gabor's books published in Slovakia will be available at the event: The Myth of Normal, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, When the Body Says NO, Hold On to Your Kids, and Scattered Minds.

© Gabor Maté na Slovensku 2024

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