Pain Reprocessing Training

Chronic pain is real—and so is the possibility of relief. Thanks to the new neuroscience of pain, we now know that chronic pain is often "neuroplastic" -- meaning it is caused by misfiring learned neural circuits rather than structural injury or disease in the body. Neuroplastic pain and other chronic symptoms can occur when our overprotective brain and nervous system are trying to protect us, not from physical but psychological threats such as suppressed painful memories and emotions and unrelenting stress. 

The good news is that these neural pain pathways can be “unlearned” using somatic, cognitive, and emotional expression and release techniques that teach your nervous system and brain that you are safe, and calm the pain-fear cycle. There's a growing body of compelling research and clinical evidence which explains 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 – noticing unpleasant body sensations with curiosity and safety, rather than fear

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

·  Nervous system regulation – use simple breathing, visualization, and mindfulness practices to calm your stress response

·  Building evidence of safety – identifying times when pain decreases or shifts, to reinforce your brain’s capacity for change

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

·  Expressive writing  – life-changing techniques to help you become aware of, express, and release difficult or repressed memories and emotions which keep your nervous system on high alert, fueling the pain-fear response that triggers neuroplastic symptoms.

These classes will include opportunities to: reflect on how new knowledge and strategies presented can help you better understand and approach your own chronic pain and anxiety; experiment with 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 Recovery Coaching to receive personalized support as you progress on your healing journey.

The next six-week Pain Reprocessing Training Workshop will be held in Fall 2026.  Join our mailing list to be notified about this and other future offerings.