Pain Recovery Training

Chronic pain is real—and so is the possibility of relief. Thanks to the new neuroscience of pain, we now know that the majority of chronic pain and other conditions that are not well-understood or treated by traditional medical approaches, are not the result of structural harm to the body, but of learned pathways in the brain that are misfiring. 

Neuroscientists call this type of pain “neuroplastic,” or “primary” because it is the result, not of a present danger to the body, but of the brain's efforts to protect us from experiencing repressed emotions and difficult past experiences that it perceives as threatening.

The good news is that these pathways can be “unlearned” using somatic, cognitive, and emotional release techniques that calm your automatic fear response and teach your nervous system and brain that you are safe. Thanks to the cutting edge work of leaders like Dr. John Sarno, Nicole Sachs, Alan Gordon, and others, there is a growing body of compelling research and clinical evidence which; details how our nervous system can generate pain in the absence of physical injury or illness; describes how new habits of awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion can help shift that pattern; and offers proven practices that have helped thousands of people worldwide become agents of their own healing and gain freedom from chronic pain and anxiety.. 

In this 6-week workshop, we will do a deep dive into the latest research on pain neuroscience and guide you through a self-assessment process designed to help you determine whether your symptoms are neuroplastic. Then we will explore powerful, practical tools you can use to reduce your pain over time by addressing its origins in the brain and nervous system. These tools include:

·  Somatic tracking – a practice of noticing unpleasant body sensations with curiosity and safety, rather than fear

·  Reframing techniques – learning how to recognize and shift the thoughts and beliefs that keep the pain-fear loop actively misfiring

·  Nervous system regulation – using simple breath, visualizations, and mindfulness practices that help calm the body’s stress response

·  Building evidence of safety – identifying moments when pain decreases, even briefly, and using them to reinforce your brain’s capacity for change

·  Self-compassion practices – learning to meet yourself with kindness, especially when things feel challenging

·  Nicole Sachs’ JournalSpeak and other expressive writing techniques –life-changing practices that help people with chronic pain become aware of, express, and release suppressed or difficult memories and emotions which keep their nervous system on high alert, fueling the pain-fear response that triggers neuroplastic symptoms.

Each session will include opportunities to reflect on how pain education research findings can help you understand and approach your own chronic pain and anxiety, try suggested techniques, ask questions, and gain validation and support from other group members.Chronic pain is real—and so is the possibility of relief. Thanks to the new neuroscience of pain, we now understand that the majority of chronic pain and other conditions are not the result of structural harm to the body, but of learned pathways in the brain that are misfiring. Neuroscientists call this type of pain “neuroplastic,” or “primary” because it is the result, not of a present danger to the body, but of the brain's efforts to protect us from experiencing repressed emotions and difficult past experiences that it perceives as threatening.

The good news is that these pathways can be “unlearned” using somatic, cognitive, and emotional release techniques that calm your automatic fear response and teach your nervous system and brain that you are safe. 

Drawing on the cutting edge work of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole Sachs, Alan Gordon, and other leaders in this field, these workshops will review the compelling brain science explaining how our nervous system generates pain in the absence of physical injury or illness, explore how new habits of awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion can help shift that pattern, and learn proven practices that have helped thousands of people worldwide gain freedom from chronic pain and anxiety.. 

In this 6-week workshop, we will do a deep dive into the latest research on pain neuroscience and guide you through a self-assessment, so you can determine whether your symptoms are neuroplastic. Then we will explore powerful, practical tools you can use to reduce your pain over time by addressing its origins in the brain and nervous system: 

• Somatic tracking – a practice of noticing unpleasant body sensations with curiosity and safety, rather than fear
• Reframing techniques – learning how to recognize and shift the thoughts and beliefs that keep the pain-fear loop actively misfiring
• Nervous system regulation – using simple breath, visualizations, and mindfulness practices that help calm the body’s stress response
• Building evidence of safety – identifying moments when pain decreases, even briefly, and using them to reinforce your brain’s capacity for change
• Self-compassion practices – learning to meet yourself with kindness, especially when things feel challenging
• JournalSpeak and other expressive writing techniques – practices that have proven life-changing for people with chronic pain by helping them to become aware of, express, and release suppressed or difficult memories and emotions which keep their nervous system on high alert, fueling the neuroplastic pain response.

These classes will include opportunities to reflect on how pain education research findings might help you understand and approach your own chronic pain and anxiety, try suggested techniques, ask questions, and gain validation and support from other group members.

Once you have completed the six-week course, you may choose to sign up for one-on-one Pain Reprocessing Coaching to receive personalized support as you progress on your healing journey.

The next six-week Pain Reprocessing Training Workshop will be held in Spring, 2026.  Check back here for details in February, and join our mailing list to keep up to date on all upcoming offerings.