HomeNew Pathways Pain Reduction Program
Classes Starting February 15, 2012
Specific Bodymind Skills Featured in Class
Mindfulness: a meditation technique, means paying attention in a particular way, in the present moment and without judgment. Through mindfulness you can learn to discriminate between bare pain and unnecessary suffering
Somatic Therapy: a system of healing derived from the field of trauma-recovery, teaches sensory awareness to increase your capacity for bodymind regulation and resiliency. You can learn to recognize states of arousal and consciously move towards states of calm, wholeness and strength.
Acupuncture: sessions will take place during the class using trauma reduction protocols. Non-needle alternative is available.
Qi Gong: Gentle Chinese movement therapy that uses cyclical motions to balance the body & mind.
Requirements: The only requirement is willingness to participate and practice the skills.
The Details: (see brochure)
Chronic pain is re-framed as a form of trauma...
where the “attack” comes from within the body. Chronic pain triggers autonomic nervous system dysregulation (fight or flight), which disrupts psychological and biological mechanisms of healing.
Review of psycho-neurological literature
Find out how overwhelming pain can change the anatomy and function of the brain. The good news is that research on neuroplasticity shows that these changes can be reversed.
Emphasis on skills training:
Gain effective bodymind skills to counter chronic pain and overwhelming sense of despair. The goal is empowerment, to transform trauma into triumph
An innovative 6-week small group format training in effective body-mind skills that will change your life.
Brochure
Chronic Pain is not a Life Sentence!
