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.

As a world-renowned physician, trauma specialist, and author, Gabor Maté reaches an audience of millions. Drawing on medicine, psychology, and neuroscience, he emphasises that mental health disorders, addictive behaviour, and autoimmune diseases often stem from unresolved trauma. His work is shaped, in part, by his personal history as an infant survivor of the Holocaust. Gabor has dedicated his life to understanding human suffering and to aiding others as an expression of human solidarity. He believes that the tragic triangulation of German, Jewish, and Palestinian interactions, while heavily affected by the traumatic histories of all three peoples, is deeply rooted in power politics that distort narratives and lead to blinded perspectives. The result is that real causal issues are not being addressed.

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

A public conversation exploring trauma, intergenerational wounds, the human consequences of conflict and the pathways toward understanding, healing and resilience. 

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.

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

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.