Advancing a healing-centered organization can best be understood through trauma-informed practices. To better understand the interactions between illness, addiction, and trauma in our society, UC Davis Health is showing the 2021 film The Wisdom of Trauma by Dr. Gabor Maté, followed by a facilitated discussion on how to move towards a healing organization.

The film highlights Dr. Maté's work as a physician who fosters a clearer understanding of trauma's prevalence, symptoms, consequences, and causes so that we can heal ourselves and others.

Attend either in-person or virtually for the viewing of the film and discussion. In-person attendees will enjoy snacks and be entered into a raffle to receive Dr. Maté's latest book, The Myth of Normal.

About Dr. Gabor Maté

Dr. Gabor Maté is a speaker and best-selling author whose work brings together scientific research and lived experiences to offer an enlightening perspective on healing. He practiced as a physician doing primary and palliative care, before transitioning to working with communities challenged by substance use and mental health disorders. Dr. Maté is an expert on trauma, addiction, and stress, and has devoted his career to the promotion of healing.

Facilitated Discussion

UC Davis Health leaders will examine the significance of the film while recognizing how UC Davis Health and others can lead towards an organization that integrates trauma-informed work. The panel includes:

• Mercedes Piedra, MS, Director, Healing Centered and Restorative Education, Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Piri Ackerman-Barger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, Associate Dean for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Director of Faculty Development for Education and Teaching
• Andres Sciolla, MD, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Location

The filming and discussion will be available in-person and as a live streaming on Zoom. Attendees should indicate on their registration if they intend to participate at the UC Davis Health campus or online. A Zoom link will be sent with the registration confirmation email.

In-person viewing: UC Davis Health Education Building, Room 1222, 4610 X St, Sacramento, CA 95817

This event is sponsored by the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center.