Gabor Maté

Hva er egentlig «normalt» når det gjelder helse? I USA har seksti prosent av alle voksne en kronisk lidelse. Blant kvinner er det en uforholdsmessig økning i autoimmune sykdommer, og selvmordsforsøk blant barn øker raskt. I Europa er mentale lidelser blitt den største helseutfordringen. Hva er det ved dagliglivet vårt som bidrar til dette og hvordan ble dette den nye «normalen»? Etter over 40 år med erfaringer fra klinisk praksis, har den anerkjente legen Gabor Maté innsett at den rådende forståelsen av begrepet «normalitet» ikke gir mening. Den ignorerer nemlig hvordan vi påvirkes fysisk og psykisk av traumer, stress og forventninger som følge av en moderne livsstil. Å oppfylle det moderne samfunnets kriterier for normalitet går på tvers av våre naturgitte behov, mener Maté. Til tross for avanserte og teknologiske nyvinninger mislykkes den vestlige medisinske modellen med å behandle hele mennesket. Maté ønsker ikke å ugyldiggjøre medisinens udiskutable fremskritt, men har til hensikt å bidra med et nytt perspektiv: Et syn på normalitet som understøtter det beste i oss. For å snu den negative helseutviklingen, må vi bevisstgjøre oss kløften mellom det vår innerste natur ber om og det «normalen» krever av oss, skriver Maté. Denne boken, som han har skrevet sammen med sin sønn Daniel Maté, er hans mest ambisiøse og presserende prosjekt hittil.

Meditsiinidoktor ja tunnustatud autor Gabor Mate tõstatab oma uues kogu maailmas laialdaselt kõneainet tekitanud raamatus "Kui keha ütleb ei" ühe väga olulise küsimuse ja vastab sellele veenvalt: psühholoogiline stress mõjutab meie keha ja tervist väga otseselt ning on sageli üheks otsustavaks põhjuseks mitmete krooniliste haiguste tekkel, nagu näiteks rinna- ja eesnäärmevähk, sclerosis multiplex, Alzheimer ja paljud teised. See raamat on silmapaistev panus uuringutesse, mis tegelevad psühholoogilise seosega emotsioonide ning keha juhtivate närvi-, immuun- ja hormoonsüsteemide vahel. Viimastele teaduslikele uuringutele ja päris inimeste räägitud lugudele toetudes annab autor meile ülevaatliku, põhjalikult lahti seletatud ja arusaadava pildi, kuidas kaitsta end stressi ja negatiivsete emotsioonide kahjuliku mõju eest ning kuidas juba välja kujunenud füüsiliste vaevute puhul on neid ehk võimalik tagasi pöörata.

New York Times bestseller From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Mat , Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) as genetically based--and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. In this breakthrough guide to understanding, treating, and healing Attention Deficit Disorder, Dr. Gabor Mat , bestselling author of The Myth of Normal, and himself diagnosed with ADD: Demonstrates that the condition is not a genetic "illness" but a response to environmental stressExplains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy - and whyShows how 'distractibility' is the psychological product of life experienceAllows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviorsExpresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthoodPresents a program of how to promote this development in both children and adultsWhereas other books on the subject describe the condition as inherited, Dr. Mat believes that our social and emotional environments play a key role in both the cause of and cure for this condition. In Scattered Minds, he describes the painful realities of ADD and its effect on children as well as on career and social paths in adults. While acknowledging that genetics may indeed play a part in predisposing a person toward ADD, Dr. Mat moves beyond that to focus on the things we can control: changes in environment, family dynamics, and parenting choices. He draws heavily on his own experience with the disorder, as both an ADD sufferer and the parent of diagnosed children. Providing a thorough overview of ADD and its treatments, without blaming anyone, Scattered Minds is essential and life-changing reading for the millions of ADD sufferers in North America today.

"Wounds into Wisdom is for anyone who has suffered trauma, either directly or in a family whose generational trauma is buried. It helps readers uncover suffering and use it to help others―the final stage of healing. We may not be able to control what happens to us, but we can control what happens next." --Gloria Steinem 2020 Nautilus Book Award--GOLD/Psychology2020 Book Award from the Jewish Women's Caucus of the Association for Women in Psychology2019 Book of the Year Award Finalist in Religion and Self-Help categories Our past does not simply disappear. The painful history of our ancestors and their rich cultural wisdom intertwine within us to create the patterns of our future. Even when past trauma remains unspoken or has long been forgotten, it becomes part of us and our children―a legacy of both strength and woundedness that shapes our lives. In this book, Tirzah Firestone brings to life the profound impact of protracted historical trauma through the compelling narratives of Israeli terror victims, Holocaust survivors, and those whose lives were marred by racial persecution and displacement. The tragic story of Firestone's own family lays the groundwork for these revealing testimonies of recovery, forgiveness, and moral leadership. Throughout, Firestone interweaves their voices with neuroscientific and psychological findings, as well as relevant and inspiring Jewish teachings. Seven principles emerge from these wise narratives―powerful prescriptive tools that speak to anyone dealing with the effects of past injury. At the broadest level, these principles are directives for staying morally awake in a world rife with terror.

The instant New York Times bestseller By the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing. In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Mat eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really "normal" when it comes to health? Over four decades of clinical experience, Mat has come to recognize the prevailing understanding of "normal" as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today's culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. Now Mat brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society--and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. Cowritten with his son Daniel, The Myth Of Normal is Mat 's most ambitious and urgent book yet.

An exploration of the latest developments from the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psychotherapy • Examines the therapeutic potential of expanded states, underground psychedelic psychotherapy, harm reduction, new approaches for healing individual and collective trauma, and training considerations • Addresses challenging psychedelic experiences, spiritual emergencies, and the central importance of the therapeutic relationship • Details the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, micro-dosing with Iboga, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD Exploring the latest developments in the flourishing field of modern psychedelic psycho-therapy, this book shares practical experiences and insights from both elders and newer research voices in the psychedelic research and clinical communities. The contributors examine new findings on safe and skillful work with psychedelic and expanded states for therapeutic, personal, and spiritual growth. They explain the dual process of opening and healing. They explore new approaches for individual inner work as well as for the healing of ancestral and collective trauma. They examine the power of expanded states for reparative attachment work and offer insights on the integration process through the lens of Holotropic Breathwork. The contributors also examine the use of cannabis as a psychedelic tool, spiritual exploration with LSD, microdosing with Iboga, treating depression with psilocybin, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD. Revealing diverse ways of working with psychedelics in terms of set, setting, and type of substance, the book concludes with discussions of ethics and professional development for those working in the field as well as explores considerations for training the next generation of psychedelic therapists.

Kan ensomhet gjøre oss syke? Er det en forbindelse mellom vår evne til å vise følelser, helse og utvikling av sykdom? Vi vet i dag at følgene av barndomstraumer og voksne menneskers levde liv sjelden tas hensyn til i behandlingsapparatet. Moderne medisinsk forskning bekrefter imidlertid det man egentlig lenge har visst - at det er en sammenheng mellom følelser og fysisk helse. I denne boken gir Gabor Maté oss en grundig dokumentasjon på at vi utvikler skjult stress, en tilstand vi ofte ikke er klar over at vi lider av - vi fortrenger negative opplevelser i fortiden for å takle livet i nåtiden. Gjennom en rekke pasienthistorier beskriver han hvordan krenkelse av integritet kan føre til fysisk sykdom, og hvordan vonde erfaringer i barndommen setter dype spor, uten at de det gjelder får nødvendig hjelp i helsevesenet. Matés vei til et helhetlig liv handler i sum om at vi selv må anerkjenne vårt egenverd som menneske. Det gjør vi ved å bearbeide den bagasjen vi bærer med oss; de opplevelsene, og traumene som har forårsaket skjult stress og i sin ytterste konsekvens alvorlig sykdom. I denne boken gir han oss nyttige verktøy i møte med oss selv og helsevesenet. Det viktigste er omsorg for eget liv og evnen til å knytte seg til andre mennesker.

‘Maté’s book will make you examine your behaviour in a new light’ Guardian‘Bold, wise and deeply moral. [Maté] is a healer to be cherished’ Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock DoctrineChildren take their lead from their friends: being ‘cool’ matters more than anything else. Shaping values, identity and codes of behaviour, peer groups are often far more influential than parents. But this situation is far from natural, and it can be dangerous – it undermines family cohesion, interferes with healthy development, and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth culture. Children end up becoming conformist, anxious and alienated. In Hold on to Your Kids, acclaimed physician and bestselling author Gabor Maté joins forces with Gordon Neufeld, a psychologist with a reputation for penetrating to the heart of complex parenting. Together they pinpoint the causes of this breakdown and offer practical advice on how to ‘reattach’ to sons and daughters, establish the hierarchy at home, make children feel safe and understood, and earn back your children's loyalty and love. This updated edition also addresses the unprecedented parenting challenges posed by the rise of digital devices and social media. By helping to reawaken our instincts, Maté and Neufeld empower parents to be what nature intended: a true source of contact, security and warmth for their children.

Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer's disease? Is there such a thing as a 'cancer personality'? With compassion, warmth and empathy, Dr Gabor Maté draws on deep scientific research and his acclaimed clinical work to provide the answers to critical questions about the mind-body link - and illuminates the role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases. When the Body Says No:- Explores the role of the mind-body link in conditions and diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and multiple sclerosis.- Shares dozens of enlightening case studies and personal and moving stories, including those of people such as Lou Gehrig (ALS), Betty Ford (breast cancer), Ronald Reagan (Alzheimer's), Gilda Radner (ovarian cancer) and Lance Armstrong (testicular cancer)- Reveals 'The Seven A's of Healing': principles in healing and the prevention of illness from hidden stress

Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain. Scattered Minds:- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why- Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours- Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood- Presents a programme of how to promote this development in both children and adults

To heal addiction, you have to go back to the start…Dr Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings – based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness – are reframing how we view all human development. In this award-winning modern classic, Gabor Maté takes a holistic and compassionate approach to addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, sex, money or anything self-destructive. He presents it not as a discrete phenomenon confined to a weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs through (and even underpins) our society; not as a medical ‘condition’, but rather the result of a complex interplay of personal history, emotional development and brain chemistry. Distilling cutting-edge research from around the world, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Blending personal stories and science with positive solutions, and written in spellbinding prose, it is a must-read that will change how you see yourself, others and the world.10th anniversary edition, updated with new chapter on the Opioid crisis