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When The Body Says No: Mind/Body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection
Stress is ubiquitous these days — it plays a role in the workplace, in the home, and virtually
everywhere that people interact. It can take a heavy toll unless it is recognized and managed
effectively and insightfully.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the industry at our upcoming event! We are excited to welcome Dr. Gabor Maté, Physician, Author and Public Speaker, who will deliver a compelling keynote.
This is a must-attend event for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge, gain fresh insights, and explore new perspectives.
Dr. Gabor Maté will address the profound connection between stress and well-being in a presentation titled „When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection.“ Drawing on extensive research and real-world experience, this talk will explore how stress, especially unrecognized or „hidden“ stress, contributes to chronic illnesses and impacts both mental and physical health.
Key topics include:
- The mind/body unity as explained by modern science (psychoneuroimmunology);
- The nature of stress and its physiological consequences;
- The three major stressors: Loss of Control, Uncertainty; and Conflict;
- How the early environment “programs” us physiologically and psychologically into chronically
- stressful patterns of feeling and behavior;
- Why stress remains hidden in our culture;
- The stressful work environment: how to recognize it and transform it;
- How to recognize stress and prevent it;
- How the understanding of stress can inform and enhance clinical practice
Don’t miss this chance to hear powerful anecdotes, research-based findings, and actionable strategies that will help you approach stress and wellness from a holistic perspective!
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Dr. Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté (pronounced GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.
The bestselling author of five books published in nearly 40 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 on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his ground-breaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.
His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times and international bestseller. His next book, co-written with his son Daniel, will be Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and their Adult Children, based on their popular workshop.