Retrain, reframe and recover from pain - Full programme

This self-directed, on-demand course empowers you to retrain your pain using psychological insights and proven techniques. Led by a clinical psychologist who specializes in pain management and a pain specialist physiotherapist, this course offers a unique, expert-driven approach. Designed for flexibility, it allows you to learn at your own pace, with a series of video lessons broken down into chapters and modules. You can watch at your convenience, revisit content as needed, and progress through the material in a way that suits your schedule.

Along with the video content, you'll have access to a comprehensive workbook that includes exercises, reflections, and tools to reinforce your learning and help you apply the concepts to your own life. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain or exploring the mind-body connection, this course offers a holistic, practical approach to healing and transformation.

Take control of your well-being, retrain your pain, and discover a path to a more vibrant, pain-free life—whenever and wherever works best for you. Move from pain to possibility and unlock the life you deserve. What would it feel like to live without the limits of pain holding you back?


40 Lessons

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Module 1 - introduction

An introduction to pain rehabilitation, the team and what to expect in the programme

Module 2 - Understanding pain - Chapter 1

In this module, you’ll learn how pain works, why it persists, and why it doesn’t always make sense!

Module 2 - Understanding pain - Chapter 2

Learning about the 'old' way of thinking about pain.

Module 2 - Understanding pain Chapter 3

Learning about the 'new' way of thinking about pain

Module 2 - Understanding pain Chapter 4

Learning about pain and the brain

Module 2 - Summary

Module 2 Summary

Module 3 - The Pain Dial Chapter 1

To learn about the pain dial, and how it can be turned up or down

Module 3 - The Pain Dial Chapter 2

To learn about the pain dial, and how it can be turned up or down

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 1

Introduction to sleep and persistent pain

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 2

Why is sleep important?

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 3

What is normal sleep?

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 4

What makes sleep worse?

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 5

What can help improve sleep?

Module 4 - Sleep Chapter 6

What is fatigue? How can we improve it?

Module 5 - Check in

Checking in on progress so far

Module 6 - Physical Activity - 'The What' Chapter 1

What are the common difficulties of physical activity when you have persistent pain?

Module 6 - Physical Activity - 'The What' Chapter 2

Beneftis of exercise

Module 6 - Physical Activity - 'The What' Chapter 3

Exercise vs Physical Activity

Module 7 - Physical Activity 'The How' Chapter 1

Goal setting

Module 7 - Physical Activity 'The How' Chapter 2

The 'why?' of goal setting

Module 7 - Physical Activity 'The How' Chapter 3

How to start a goal

Module 7 - Physical Activity 'The How' Chapter 4

Pacing for progress

Module 7 - Physical Activity 'The How' Chapter 5

Planning and prioritising activity

Module 8 - Check in

Checking in on progress so far

Module 9 - Understanding Emotions and Pain Chapter 1

Introducing the ideas around how emotions and pain are connected

Module 9 - Understanding Emotions and Pain Chapter 2

What are the common personality traits associated with persistent pain?

Module 9 - Understanding Emotions and Pain Chapter 3

The 3 emotional systems

Module 9 - The finger trap

A metaphor for how we become trapped in pain

Module 9 - Understanding Emotions and Pain - Chapter 4

Communication and Assertiveness

Module 10 - Practical help for managing emotions Chapter 1

An introduction to Mindfulness for persistent pain

Module 10 - Practical help for managing emotions Chapter 2

Introducing ACT and Compassion focussed approaches

Module 10 - The Bus of Life

A metaphor to understand pain, acceptance and values.

Module 10 - Practical help for managing emotions Chapter 3

How to identify if you experience neuroplastic pain

Module 11 - Check in

Checking in on progress so far

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 1

Flare ups and set backs introductory chapter

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 2

Starting to recognise signs of a flare up or setback, and early strategies to cope

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 3

Physical management strategies during a flare up

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 4

Seeking support and communicating well during a flare up

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 5

Creating your own FLUMP

Module 12 - Flare Up Management Plan Chapter 6

Final comments