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.

Join us at the iconic Poseidonion Grand Hotel on the breathtaking island of Spetses, Greece, for a curated experience that will guide you to rediscover these vital connections. Through intentional activities, meaningful dialogue, and reflective practices, we will cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and our interconnectedness with all life. Together, we will gain the inspiration to approach our roles with renewed compassion, clarity, and purpose.

Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic method developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals what lies beneath the appearance we present to the world. Using Compassionate Inquiry, the therapist unveils the level of consciousness, mental climate, hidden assumptions, implicit memories and body states that form the real message that words both express and conceal.

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness – a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits.

Therapy and spiritual work both seek the unitary experience of reality and of our true selves. Trauma creates blockages to that truth, barriers that neither therapy nor a spiritual quest on their own is likely to break through. Humans are biopsychosocial creatures, so all dimensions need to be honored for our true nature to reach realization.

Half of North American adults suffer from chronic illness – a fact Western medicine views largely in terms of individual predispositions and habits.

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.

Embark on a transformative 7-day journey aboard a private yacht in the breathtaking Adriatic Sea, where you will have the unique opportunity to learn from the esteemed trauma expert, Dr. Gabor Maté. This exclusive event invites you to explore the profound impact of trauma, stress, and addiction on our relationships with ourselves and others, all within a compassionate and supportive environment.