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Open Letter to Chronic Pain Providers
An open letter to providers who treat chronic pain. We tell people with chronic pain to be strong, when what they really need is safety. It’s time to change how we define healing.
Is This the Right Time for a Pain Procedure? How to Make a Thoughtful, Evidence-Informed Decision About Advanced Pain Treatments
Considering a spinal cord stimulator, nerve ablation, or other pain procedure? This post walks you through how to decide if it’s the right next step.
What Is Chronic Pain and How Do You Manage It?
Chronic pain affects more than just your body—it impacts your sleep, mood, focus, and relationships. Learn what it is, why it happens, and what treatments can help.
When Chronic Pain Becomes Too Much: How to Break the Boom-and-Bust Cycle
Pushing through chronic pain can lead to a crash-and-recover cycle that’s hard to escape. Here’s what the boom-and-bust pattern looks like—and how to stop it before burnout sets in.
When Illness Changes Your Life: Reclaiming Identity and Self Through Therapy
When chronic illness reshapes your identity, it’s easy to feel lost. In this post, discover how holistic therapy helps you grieve, heal, and reconnect with who you are now.
How Chronic Pain Changes the Brain—and What That Means for Your Mental and Emotional Health
Chronic pain doesn’t just live in your body—it reshapes your brain, rewires your motivation, and impacts how you think and feel. In this post, learn how pain affects areas like the prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens, why it’s not “just in your head,” and what therapies can help you feel more like yourself again.
How to Get the Most out of Your Telehealth Therapy Appointment
Get the most out of your online therapy sessions with 9 simple tips to prepare your space, mindset, and tech—so telehealth works for you.