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Treating Chronic Pain with the Science of Mindfulness

This course addresses a persistent driver of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain. While this course will cover some chronic pain basics, its main focus will be on the theoretical and practical application of mindfulness practice as a chronic pain treatment intervention. The presenter will provide a neurobiological theoretical understanding of mindfulness interventions. The presentation will then shift into a practical understanding of techniques for the clinical practice of mindfulness with patients, both for teaching the skill and for increasing patients' motivation to practice. 

 

 

 

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Treating Chronic Pain with the Science of Mindfulness

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$59.99 Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G

This course addresses a persistent driver of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain. While this course will cover some chronic pain basics, its main focus will be on the theoretical and practical application of mindfulness practice as a chronic pain treatment intervention. The presenter will provide a neurobiological theoretical understanding of mindfulness interventions. The presentation will then shift into a practical understanding of techniques for the clinical practice of mindfulness with patients, both for teaching the skill and for increasing patients' motivation to practice. 

 

 

 

About the Presenter

Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and public speaker. He earned his Masters in Social Work degree from New York University in 2011. (His CASAC-G credential speaks to his specific education and experience in treating substance use disorders, including opioid use disorders.) Shimmy’s psychotherapy work, entering its 13th year, focuses on addiction (including opioid addiction), relationships, chronic pain, and stress reduction through mindfulness.

Shimmy has attended multiple trainings on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, an evidence-based modality for treatment of chronic pain (among other issues). Shimmy has participated in multiple weeklong mindfulness retreats, and has been integrating mindfulness into his clinical practice for over ten years.

Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shimmy lectures internationally (recently in the UK and New Zealand) on the topics of opioid addiction, chronic pain, and mindfulness, among other topics. 

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of chronic pain, including its psychogenic and somatogenic origins and its impact on individuals.
  2. Articulate a comprehensive understanding of mindfulness as a clinical tool and its application in treating chronic pain, integrating both theoretical and practical perspectives.
  3. Showcase their ability to instruct and facilitate practical mindfulness techniques, such as RAIN, Urge Surfing, and managing hindrances, in a clinical setting.

Agenda:
  1. Understanding Chronic Pain (20 min)
    • Introduction to the concept of chronic pain
    • Differentiating between psychogenic and somatogenic pain
  2. Mindfulness as a Clinical Tool (30 min)
    • Introduction to mindfulness and its relevance in clinical settings
  3. The Science of Mindfulness (30 min)
    • Exploring the neurobiological and psychological foundations of mindfulness interventions
  4. Practical Mindfulness Techniques (60 min)
    • Teaching and practicing specific mindfulness skills
      • RAIN (20 min)
      • Urge Surfing (20 min)
      • Overcoming Hindrances (20 min)
  5. Application of Mindfulness in Clinical Practice (20 min)
Integrating mindfulness techniques into psychotherapy and medical practice
This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and CE You! Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Successful completion of this program qualifies for up to 0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Amedco LLC certifies that the attendee named above has participated in the enduring activity titled Treating Chronic Pain with the Science of Mindfulness, online, between September 10, 2021 and September 10, 2024 and is awarded the number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM listed above. National JA Provider # 4008163.
Refund Policy: Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.