Chronic Pain and the Brain: Therapeutic Tools for Reducing and Coping with Pain (6 CEs)

Chronic pain extends far beyond the body—it reshapes how clients think, feel, and engage with the world. This workshop invites therapists to examine the complex interplay between physical pain and psychological health, exploring how conditions such as anxiety and depression intersect with the lived experience of chronic pain. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the brain–body connection, including how the brain processes pain and how emotional and cognitive factors influence its intensity and persistence.
 

Through a blend of science and practice, attendees will learn to differentiate between structural pain and neural circuit–related pain, and explore treatment strategies from evidence-based interventions such as Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Designed for immediate clinical application, this workshop moves beyond theory to offer tangible tools, case examples, and experiential exercises that therapists can bring directly into their sessions.
 

Participants will learn how to tailor pain management strategies that address both the physical and emotional dimensions of pain, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches to deliver holistic, mind–body care. By the end of the training, therapists will leave with practical frameworks and interventions to help clients reclaim agency, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life through a comprehensive, integrative approach to pain treatment.