An educated patient is a powerful one.
The U.S. Pain Foundation is dedicated to bringing the pain community credible information through webinars led by expert speakers. Past topics have ranged from acupuncture to pharmacogenetics.
To reach the widest audience possible and ensure accessibility, we offer much of our educational content in the form of online webinars. These webinars are typically offered live, and then recorded and posted in our Pain Education Portal (PEP) Talks section below, so that patients can view them whenever is convenient.
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Pain Education Portal (PEP) Talks
Please note: for some webinar recordings, you must register to watch, even if you already registered previously. Some events listed are available on YouTube or Facebook Live, in which case no registration is required.
Pain management
The Write Relief: Findings from a six-week study on pain and songwriting with Marcia Henry, MSN, RN
Pain relief in your pharmacy aisle: A pharmacist discusses OTC options with Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD
My pain journey: Four patients share their experiences with multidisciplinary care panel discussion moderated by Nicole Hemmenway
How and when to use heat vs. cold therapy with Edgar Ross, MD
Migraine 101: Your headaches might actually be a migraine – and how to treat them with Merle Diamond, MD
Addressing health care disparities in migraine & headache care: A panel discussion with Jaime Sanders, Nim Lalvani, Isiah and Sheila Lineberry, and LaQuinda McCoy.
Ergonomic at home: Positioning yourself for less pain with Linda Kuserk, PT, DPT
Getting the most out of PT: Secrets from a physical therapist with Gina Gapstur, PT
Yoga for chronic pain: A Q&A and live demo with Ryan Drozd, RYT, LMT
Expression and movement: A dance class for chronic pain with Lucrecia Martinez
Tiny needles, big relief: Acupuncture for chronic pain with Carrie Sawtell, LAc
Overcoming a brain in pain: Advice from migraine strategist Lindsay Weitzel, PhD
What migraine doctors and patients can learn from one another: A conversation with Abby Chua, DO, and Katie Golden
The role of genetics, polypharmacy, herbals, and supplements in pain medication efficacy with Dan Doherty
Conquering the Brain in Pain: How pain affects your brain, and what to do about it with Peter Abaci, MD
Getting the most out of massage for chronic pain with Rachel Horcher, LMT
Patient empowerment in clinical trials: Moving from subject to stakeholder with Lindsey Wahlstrom-Edwards
How to talk about pain so your doctor will listen with Diane Cleverley, PhD
Why I turned to medical cannabis: An overview of cannabis use and activism with Ellen Lenox Smith
Intersectional medicine: Cannabis as a complementary option with Brandie Cross, PhD
Acupressure for stress relief: The Seva Stress Release Program with Regina Rosenthal, PT
Mental health and social support
Writing about pain: A workshop with book author Sonya Huber with Sonya Huber
Art therapy: Giving chronic pain a voice through creative expression with Christine Hirabayashi, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Chronic pain and the risk of suicide: A staggering crisis and what to do about it with Robert Rosenbaum, PhD, Daniel Lev, PhD, and Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW
From ow to om: Using mindfulness to reduce pain and stress with Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW
ChronicBabe 101: A Q&A with Jenni Grover about thriving with chronic pain with Jenni Grover
Pain reduction through grounding: An exclusive movie showing with Laura Koniver, MD
Don’t let pain limit you: Tracking, empowerment, and Ouchie with Rachel Trobman
Building Your Toolbox recordings
April 2023: The Importance of Breath with guest presenter, Kristina Knight, C-IAYT
March 2023: The Feldenkrais Method® with guest presenter, Robert Valdez, Jr.
January 2023: Qi Gong with guest presenter, Christine Sotmary, M.S., L.Ac., CPC
Financial and employment issues
Navigating employment challenges and when to apply for Social Security Disability with Rebecca Ray of Allsup. (Due to a technical error, the presentation did not display fully. To download the full slides, click here.)
Pediatric pain
Mindfulness, meditation and craniosacral techniques for kids, teens and adults with Dana Massat
School accommodations: A parent’s guide with Mari Franklin, JD
Mindfulness tools for kids with Erik Sladcik
Preventing caregiver burnout with Marianne St. Clair
NEADS presents: Service dogs for tweens and teens with Katy Harrison Ostroff, LICSW
A grandparent’s voice: Advocacy and support for chronic pain families with Nancy Rene
Cannabis and children: Navigating parents through the stigma with Ellen Lenox Smith
Insurance and access issues
Surprise out of network bills with Shaina Smith
How to prevent and resolve insurance issues with Demian Fontanella, JD
Non-medical switching: How to advocate for stronger patient protections with Shaina Smith
Advocacy & awareness
How to take part in our Virtual Advocacy Day with Dr. Vanila Singh, Cindy Steinberg, and Emily Lemiska
Chronic pain care state bills to follow in 2020 with KY Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson and U.S. Pain’s Shaina Smith
Your story has power – with RI State Rep. Patricia Serpa and U.S. Pain’s Shaina Smith
The federal report on pain management is finalized. What’s next? with Cindy Steinberg
Becoming Incurable: A Q&A with film director Victoria Suan
Talking publicly about pain: A Q&A with Ed Coghlan of National Pain Report
Your story matters with Shaina Smith
The power of social media: Amplify key messages and reach legislators online with Shaina Smith
Advocacy 101: The fundamentals of working together to achieve change with Shaina Smith
Your voice matters: An insider’s perspective on the new federal guidelines on pain, why they matter, and how to weigh in with Cindy Steinberg
Get published during PAM: How to write and submit op-eds with Jen Daly
COVID-19 series
Pain relief at home: Tips and techniques with Peter Abaci, MD
Pain care during COVID: A Q&A about telehealth with Jeffrey Fudin, PharmD
Finding balance during crisis: Tips from a pain psychologist with Shamin Ladhani, PsyD
Coping with COVID-19: Stress reduction and self-care strategies with Gwenn Herman, LCSW, DCSW
Chronic pain and COVID-19: Navigating uncharted waters (CME) with Ed Bilsky, PhD, and Meghan May, PhD