Explain Pain® Groups

Evidence-based education to help you understand and relieve your pain.

Explain Pain® is a researched and tested strategy. It teaches modern pain science through re-conceptualizing pain to be a protective response that has many contributing biological, psychological, emotional, and social components.

Group content is drawn from the Explain Pain® books.

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Join a Group

You’re Invited

Explain Pain® Groups are open to anyone with a desire to learn more about how pain works, explore their Pain Story, and start drafting a new narrative in a safe, supportive environment.

How it Works

  • Groups are offered on an recurring basis for a specified duration.
  • Attendance and active participation is encouraged at all group meetings.
  • Registration is required and offered on a first-come first-serve basis, limit of 15.
  • Groups will be recorded and emailed to registrants for a limited review period.

Support Our Mission

Explain Pain® Group meetings are offered free of charge. Tax-deductible (US) donations to Pain Story Project, a 501(c)(3) organization, are not required but greatly appreciated. Recommended range: $60-$180.

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What to Expect

Explain Pain® Groups are an interactive experience that includes the following:

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Expert-led teaching, exercises, and discussions of Explain Pain® concepts and core principles

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Connection and camaraderie with other people who share challenges in overcoming persistent pain

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A secure, confidential, respectful, and non-judgemental space to express yourself, be heard, and your story appreciated

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Personal discovery through reflective individual, partner, or group activities that promote inner awareness

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Increased motivation and confidence to take an immediate action step toward your recovery vision and goals

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To hear different voices and perspectives that can inspire you to think and act in new ways

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Compassionate support from your Explain Pain® Group leader and fellow participants

Contact

Pain Story Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the US and funded by the generous donations of our supporters.