Lecture by Dr Sabine Maes: In the shadow of consciousness

An eclipse describes the phenomenon where one celestial body overshadows another. But what happens when part of our own consciousness is temporarily switched off? Consider, for example, anaesthesia: a state in which we feel, hear or know nothing, as if our consciousness is temporarily eclipsed. 

Dr Sabine Maes, expert in anaesthesia and hypnosis, was the first in Flanders to apply this pioneering methodology that allows the temporary manipulation of consciousness through hypnosis. This offers unprecedented possibilities to perform medical and therapeutic interventions without the need for heavy medication or invasive techniques. 

During this fascinating lecture, Dr Maes will take you through her long-standing fascination with the mysteries of consciousness. How does hypnosis work on a neurological level? What makes it possible to eliminate pain and fear without chemical intervention? And what ethical questions does this raise in medicine and therapy?

Lecture in Dutch. Free, reservation is required.