Compassionate inquiry

Dr. Gabor Maté crafted Compassionate Inquiry as a transformative psychotherapeutic approach, delving beneath surface appearances to unveil deeper truths within. This method, honed over years of experience, explores consciousness, implicit memories, and bodily sensations, revealing the essence often concealed behind mere words.

Drawing from his distinguished career in family practice and palliative care, Dr. Maté spent over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side, working with individuals grappling with addiction and mental health challenges.

Dr. Maté, a bestselling author translated into twenty-five languages, is globally renowned for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the interplay between stress and illness. His contributions have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction.