“Building Your Toolbox” videoconference series

“Building Your Toolbox” is a monthly educational series that teaches individuals different pain management strategies or skills from an expert. It’s conducted using the Zoom Meeting platform, which allows participants to interact directly with the speaker, see and hear one another. While we encourage you to join via video, you can still participate and benefit from the series without video.

The series is held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm ET, and it’s led by a U.S. Pain representative. The event follows a particular format, which includes a welcome message, a brief presentation from a speaker about a specific pain modality, and an open Q&A and discussion with participants.

NOTE: By registering for all or part of this series, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our waiver.

Building Your Toolbox

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Days: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:30pm ET
Contact: Samantha Noriega at samantha@uspainfoundation.org

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By registering for Building Your Toolbox, I acknowledge that I have agreed to participate in an educational series organized by the U.S. Pain Foundation, Inc. I understand that the US Pain Foundation, Inc. does not advocate, recommend, or endorse any one particular therapy, treatment or product for the management of pain. The information provided is educational only and not meant to take the place of your health care provider; you should always consult with him or her about your unique health situation. If you feel that your medical condition(s) are adversely affected by your participation in this webinar, it is your responsibility to discontinue participation and to immediately consult with your healthcare provider.
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SPECIAL DATE: September 9, 2026

Crafting Healing Narratives

Living with chronic pain can mean years of experiences that are hard to explain: symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, setbacks, changes, and everything in between. Finding the words can be difficult, whether you’re making sense of your experience for yourself or sharing it with someone else.

Join patient advocate and author Christie Cox for a special Building Your Toolbox on using reflection and writing to shape your story in a way that feels meaningful and authentic to you. Through guided prompts and practical exercises, Christie will help you explore your experiences, identify what matters most, and consider how—or whether—you want to share your story with others.

What you will learn:

  • How to reflect on your experiences and identify what feels most meaningful
  • How writing and journal prompts can help you explore emotions, challenges, resilience, and growth
  • Ways to shape individual experiences into a clearer personal narrative
  • Different approaches to storytelling, including letters, dialogue, and free writing
  • How to decide what you want to share, what you may want to keep private, and how you might use your story

BONUS RESOURCE: Participants can explore Christie’s free, on-demand Crafting Healing Narratives course and accompanying reflection worksheets before or after the session.

    2026 Building Your Toolbox Recordings

    Breathwork

    Connection Rx

    Reclaim Your Mood

    Reclaim Your Immune System

    Reclaim Your Energy

    Past Recordings of Building Your Toolbox

    Building Your Rock Wall Against Chronic Pain

    Sound Healing and Drumming for Pain Relief

    Expressive Writing

    Mindfulness

    Gentle Stretching and Movement

    A Personal Experience and Tools Learned led by guest presenter, Michele Rice

    Chair Yoga led by guest presenter, Jess Napier

    Magnetic Field Energy led by guest presenter, Bob Deschner

    Massage and Self-Care led by guest presenter, Lindsay Bingham

    Music Therapy led by guest presenter, Demi Adamczyk

    Alexander Technique led by guest presenter, Mari Hodges

    The Feldenkrais Method® led by guest presenter Robert Valdez, Jr.

    The Importance of Breathing led by guest presenter, Kristina Knight, C-IAYT.

    The Fundamentals of Gut Health and Chronic Pain led by guest presenter, Dr. Jason Winkelmann.

    Understanding Acupressure Points led by guest presenter, Christine Sotmary.

    Developing a Wellness Morning Routine led by guest presenter, Joseph Rendina, PT, DPT, OCS

    Mitochondrial Health led by guest presenter, Dr. Jason Winkelmann (PDF of slides)

    The Impact of Peer-to-Peer Support led by guest presenter, Sara Gehrig

    The Importance of Writing led by guest presenter, Millie Quiñones-Dunlap

    Unleashing the Power of Hypnosis led by guest presenter, Ricca Riojas

    Understanding the Neuroscience Behind Chronic Pain led by guest presenter, Debbie Hall

    Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the link for attending via Zoom. If you do not receive this email or have questions about registration, please email contact@uspainfoundation.org.