Gabor Maté, MD
What Led to the Specialization of Trauma?
Dr. Maté shares how his own addictions, over many years, slowly led him to the realization of his personal struggles, which then inspired him to seek help, and eventually use those experiences to help others.
Gabor’s Why
My purpose is to seek and share the truth.
Gabor’s advice
Understand that the medical etiology fails to deal with and/or identify trauma.
Gabor’s go-to books
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Revised Edition, Alice Miller
Runaway Realization: Living a Life of Ceaseless Discovery, A. H. Almaas
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, Peter A. Levine
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk MD
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor Mate
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress, Gabor Mate M.D.
Scattered Minds : A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, Gabor Mate
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers, Gordon Neufeld