Rethinking ADHD with Gabor Maté and Terry Matlen: From Origins to Healing

Gabor Maté, MD Related seminars and products

Gabor Maté, MD (pronounced GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in nearly 40 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture is a New York Times and international bestseller.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Gabor Maté receives compensation as a presenter. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Maté receives a speaking honorarium and recording and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Gabor Maté has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Terry Matlen Related seminars and products

Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW, is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, and leading advocate for women with ADHD. For more than 25 years, she has dedicated her career to helping women feel understood, supported, and less alone as they navigate life with ADHD. Terry provides multiple resources to support ADHD clients, including one-on-one ADHD consultations, time-management programs, newsletters, and a long-running blog. She is also the author of two influential books: the award-winning The Queen of Distraction and Survival Tips for Women with ADHD. A sought-after speaker and media expert, Terry has presented at numerous conferences, webinars, and podcasts, and her insights have been featured in major outlets such as NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME, BBC, HuffPost, CBC News, and many others.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Terry Matlen maintains a private practice and is the founder of ADD Consults. She receives compensation as a consultant and royalties as a published author. Terry Matlen receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Terry Matlen is a member of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association and the National Association of Social Workers.