Contributed by Gabor Maté
Are ACEs as Determinative as We Think?
Two Trauma Experts on Connection, Community, and the Tyranny of DiagnosisTwo leading trauma experts discuss the power of enduring relational work and how our current medical model creates a moral injury for therapists. Read more
Invisible Legacies
The Ubiquity of TraumaWhen his wife texts to say she’s running late to pick him up at the airport, a renowned trauma expert reexperiences a life-altering moment from his past. Read more
Helper Syndrome
When Are We Enough?Is the problem of compassion fatigue that we get tired of being compassionate toward others—or that we aren’t being compassionate toward ourselves? Read more
When the World Won't Hold Us
Finding Agency in the SufferingIn this time of uncertainty and turmoil, it’s crucial to recognize that suffering and trauma are not the same thing. Read more
VIDEO: Understanding Grief as an Antidote to Trauma
Gabor Maté on Making Sense of Troubling TimesThese days, many of us are feeling increasingly anxious and upset. But how do we know whether we're experiencing trauma, or just grieving? And how can we... Read more
VIDEO: Gabor Maté on Making Sense of Our Pain
Finding a Pathway to Compassion for Ourselves and OthersWhat can we do to do to address the overwhelming anxiety in our lives right now? What can we do to be kinder to ourselves, to be in a better position to effect... Read more
VIDEO: Gabor Maté on Expanding Our Vision for Mental Health Care
Treating a Social MalaiseAccording to physician and author Gabor Maté, too many healthcare professionals take a biological, individualized approach to treating mental health issues... Read more
Healing as a Subversive Act
Interconnections vs. IndividualsIn his opening keynote, Canadian physician Gabor Maté called on therapists to expand their frame of reference and recognize how their job is too often a kind... Read more
The Ayahuasca Experience
Is There a Place for Shamanic Wisdom in Western Psychology?A world-renowned trauma expert shares his personal experience with the power of ayahuasca ceremonies to heal addiction, PTSD, and ingrained patterns that... Read more
Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté, MD, a family practitioner for over three decades, is the author of four bestselling books, including When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection and In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. His upcoming books include The Myth of Normal: Illness and Health in an Insane Culture.