When the body says no: Mind/body unity and the stress-disease connection

There is strong evidence to suggest that in nearly all chronic conditions, from cancer, ALS, or multiple sclerosis to autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or Alzheimer's, hidden stress is a major predisposing factor. In an important sense, disease in an individual can be seen as the “end point” of a multigenerational emotional process. If properly understood, these conditions can provide important openings for compassion and self-awareness, which in turn are major tools in recovery and healing. This workshop will cover: The mind/body unity as explained by modern science (psychoneuroimmunology); The three major stressors: Loss of Control, Uncertainty; and Conflict; How the early environment “programs” us physiologically and psychologically into chronically stressful patterns of feeling and behavior; The stressful work environment: how to recognize it and transform it; How the understanding of stress can inform and enhance clinical practice.

Conference

English

Gabor Mate

Mate, G. (2016, August). When the body says no: Mind/body unity and the stress-disease connection. Presentation at the 21st EMDR International Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN