Explore the Myth of Normal
- 11th - 14th September 2024
- Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom and Online
Embark on a day of transformative learning
Embark on a transformative one-day journey of personal growth with the renowned Dr. Gabor Maté, where we will explore the profound insights from his groundbreaking book, “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture.”
In this eye-opening experience, Dr. Maté will unravel the intricate web of connections between chronic illness, the mind-body relationship, and the societal factors influencing our health. Delving into the heart of Western medicine’s perspectives, Dr. Maté challenges the prevailing norms, urging us to reconsider our understanding of health and well-being.
What you'll experience
Prepare to engage in thought-provoking discussions, experiential exercises, and gain practical insights that challenge conventional perspectives on health. “Exploring the Myth of Normal” with Dr. Gabor Maté promises to be a day of enlightenment and empowerment as we navigate the intricate interplay of our mental, emotional, and physical well-being within the broader context of societal influences. Kry insights include:
- Trauma’s Invisible Impact: Understand how trauma shapes our lives, relationships, and worldview, and why it is the root of our deepest wounds.
- Trauma-Informed Society: Dr. Maté envisions a society where understanding the sources of pain is prioritized over fixing behaviors, making diagnoses, and judging.
Learning objectives
- Recognize Personal Wounds:
- Develop the ability to recognize and understand the wounds that may be shaping your life.
- Heal and Transform Past Pain:
- Learn techniques to heal, transform, and find peace from past traumatic experiences.
- Freedom from Addictive Patterns:
- Explore strategies to free yourself from addictive patterns and behaviors.
- Root Causes of Chronic Illness:
- Gain insights into identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic illness.
- Setting Intentional Boundaries:
- Acquire tools to set intentional boundaries that foster well-being.
- Authentic Living in a Challenging Society:
- Discover how to be authentically yourself even in a society that may be causing distress.
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Get access to recordings of every session from Oxford 2024
The conference may have ended but access to every session is still available until the 14th December 2024. This is your chance to stay at the forefront of innovation and advance your professional journey in the field.
- Access to 30+ new, practical clinical keynotes, workshops and panels from some of the world’s leading experts
- User-friendly, all-in-one platform that can be accessed on desktop or mobile.
- Enjoy on demand replay access of all sessions so you don’t miss a thing
- Earn up to 30 CPD/CE hours (included, exact amount TBC)
Explore the entire Oxford 2024 event
Whether you’re a psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor, bodyworker, educator, counsellor, researcher, mental health advocate, or someone keen to expand their understanding, Masters Events at Oxford is Europe’s largest trauma, mental health, and wellbeing conference – an annual highlight not to be missed.
