This presentation provides a mind/body perspective for understanding the role of environmental factors in the origins of chronic illness such as ms, diabetes, and chronic fatigue. A model linking stress, trauma, and the role of early relationships will be introduced, along with an experiential exercise and case examples.

Veronique Mead, MD, MA is a somatic psychotherapist who works with individuals with chronic illness to foster mind/body dialogue and enhanced self-regulation. She draws from our increasing awareness of the impact of environmental influences on the development of the nervous system to offer new perspectives. These concepts help better understand non-genetic contributions to origins of chronic physical illness. Her background as a family physician informs this work.

Directions

1140 Lehigh:
Table Mesa west of Broadway about 1 mile to Lehigh.
Left (south) on Lehigh x two blocks.
Park on Bear Mountain Drive alongside the park.