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Jess Mather, CPT, LPTA. SFG, FRCms, FMS

Enhancing Pain Relief: Understanding Trauma Physiology

Enhancing Pain Relief: Understanding Trauma Physiology

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Course release date: 1/6/2025

Course Overview

In this course, participants will explore the intricate connections between trauma, stress, and complex chronic pain, gaining insights in how to transition the body from a state of alarm to a state of ease. The curriculum delves into the psychology behind human behavior, addressing why clients may exhibit noncompliance or self-sabotage that prevent them from moving forward. The course also examines the impact of emotional stress on physical pain, highlighting why some patients remain stuck despite various treatment efforts. Additionally, participants will learn about the role of somatic practices in regulating the nervous system, leading to more effective outcomes for clients experiencing chronic pain. By the end of this course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to provide more holistic and effective care. 

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Course release date: 1/6/2025Course OverviewIn this course, participants will explore the intricate connections between trauma, stress, and complex chronic pain, gaining insights in how to transition the body from a state of alarm to a state of ease. The curriculum delves into the psychology behind human behavior, addressing why clients may exhibit noncompliance or self-sabotage that prevent them from moving forward. The course also examines the impact of emotional stress on physical pain, highlighting why...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

In this course, participants will explore the intricate connections between trauma, stress, and complex chronic pain, gaining insights in how to transition the body from a state of alarm to a state of ease. The curriculum delves into the psychology behind human behavior, addressing why clients may exhibit noncompliance or self-sabotage that prevent them from moving forward. The course also examines the impact of emotional stress on physical pain, highlighting why some patients remain stuck despite various treatment efforts. Additionally, participants will learn about the role of somatic practices in regulating the nervous system, leading to more effective outcomes for clients experiencing chronic pain. By the end of this course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to provide more holistic and effective care. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Recall how stress and the vagus nerve impact pain sensitivity.
  • Identify how our psychology can impact pain and recovery.
  • Define neuroplastic pain and how it can present.
  • Define somatics and how to implement it for greater pain relief.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

In this course, participants will explore the intricate connections between trauma, stress, and complex chronic pain, gaining insights in how to transition the body from a state of alarm to a state of ease. The curriculum delves into the psychology behind human behavior, addressing why clients may exhibit noncompliance or self-sabotage that prevent them from moving forward. The course also examines the impact of emotional stress on physical pain, highlighting why some patients remain stuck despite various treatment efforts. Additionally, participants will learn about the role of somatic practices in regulating the nervous system, leading to more effective outcomes for clients experiencing chronic pain. By the end of this course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to provide more holistic and effective care. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Recall how stress and the vagus nerve impact pain sensitivity.
  • Identify how our psychology can impact pain and recovery.
  • Define neuroplastic pain and how it can present.
  • Define somatics and how to implement it for greater pain relief.

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12012. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 4 Hours
Massage Therapy: 4 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours
Nursing: 4 Hours
Physician: 4 Hours
Counselor: 4 Hours
Psychology: 4 Hours
Social Work: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12012. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 4 Hours
Massage Therapy: 4 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours
Nursing: 4 Hours
Physician: 4 Hours
Counselor: 4 Hours
Psychology: 4 Hours
Social Work: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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