IOA Virtual Live Seminar

Compassionate Inquiry 

Registration is now closed for IOA's live seminar, "Compassionate Inquiry™" on 12 December at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT with renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté.

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

Dr. Maté will demonstrate the process of Compassionate Inquiry with course participants. This will be both an experiential, participatory workshop where participants will be guided through their own personal process, as well as an introduction to the training to teach the method of Compassionate Inquiry to Ombuds.

Please note, Dr. Maté will be demonstrating the Compassionate Inquiry approach. Participants can find out more at www.compassionateinquiry.com. 

This seminar will be facilitated by Nadia Ferrara, PhD, Co-Chair of IOA DEIAB Committee. 

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Presenter Bio: 

Gabor Maté (pronounced GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician and celebrated author whose career spans over 20 years in family practice and palliative care, followed by more than a decade working in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. He is the bestselling author of five books, translated into nearly 40 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction. Dr. Maté is a globally respected speaker, highly sought after for his insights on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the complex relationship between stress and illness.

In recognition of his pioneering work, Dr. Maté has received Canada’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada, along with the Civic Merit Award from his hometown of Vancouver. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is a New York Times and international bestseller. His upcoming book, co-authored with his son Daniel, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Adult Children and Their Parents, is based on their acclaimed workshop. Learn more about Dr. Maté's work at www.drgabormate.com.

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