Introduction
Date Course Created: July 2025
Chronic pain is more than a physical experience—it affects emotional and psychological well-being as well. In this workshop, therapists will explore the profound impact of chronic pain and how it intersects with co-morbid psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. Participants will gain valuable insights into the brain-body connection, focusing on the brain’s role in pain perception and the influence of emotional and psychological factors. Therapists will also learn to distinguish between structural and neural circuit-related pain and be introduced to evidence-based interventions, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), for treating chronic pain in their clients.
This workshop goes beyond theory, offering practical tools and strategies that therapists can implement immediately in their practice. Through case studies, experiential exercises, and group discussions, participants will learn how to tailor pain management approaches that address both the physical and psychological needs of their clients. The integration of various therapeutic modalities will empower therapists to provide holistic care, choosing the most effective interventions for clients with chronic pain and related psychological conditions. By the end, participants will be equipped to enhance their clients’ quality of life through a comprehensive, mind-body approach to pain treatment.
This is a 6-CE noninteractive, self-paced online video course delivered in home study format via an industry-standard online learning platform.
Agenda
00:00 – 01:00 → Introduction to Chronic Pain and Its Treatment, Executive Functioning, Perception of Pain and Threat
01:00 – 01:45 → Role of Trauma in Pain, Trauma in Fibromyalgia, Military Veterans & Neurodivergent Individuals
01:45 – 02:45 → Predictive Coding, Disc Issues and Pain, Pain Education, the Brain’s Role in Pain Choices
02:45 – 03:40 → Reframing the Relationship with the Body, Assessment Techniques, Triggers of Pain
03:40 – 04:30 → Trends, Importance of Evidence-Based Practice, Empowering Clients Through Knowledge & Mindfulness
04:30 – 05:15 → Applications of ACT, Improving Relationships w/ Pain Triggers, Techniques in Pain Reprocessing Therapy
05:15 – 06:00 → Positive Affect Induction Management, Somatic Tracking, Challenges, Best Practices in Pain Work
Objectives
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
After completing this training, participants will be able to describe the common causes of chronic pain.- After completing this training, participants will be able to explain the mechanisms of pain within the brain and body.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to define structural and neuroplastic pain.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to describe the common comorbid psychological conditions associated with chronic pain.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to understand how different treatment modalities such as CBT, ACT, and PRT conceptualize chronic pain.
- After completing this training, participants will be able to utilize somatic tracking with chronic pain clients.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
Material Author(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
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Course Materials & Delivery Method:
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- Delivery Method – This course is a recorded asynchronous, self-paced webinar training, and there is no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled. The enrolled learner will stream the recorded presentation and view the materials from their internet connected device via an industry-standard online learning platform.
CE Approvals:
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Mind Works Professional Education, Inc. DBA Online CE Credits, #1974, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 23, 2025 – July 23, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive 6 clinical continuing education credits.
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