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Chronic Pain and Mindfulness:
Clinical Applications and Behavioral Health Solutions (3 CME/CE Credit)

This course tackles one of the leading drivers of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain.

Beginning with an overview of chronic pain, the session dives into how mindfulness can be applied to manage pain effectively. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants will learn the science behind mindfulness-based interventions, practical techniques for clinical use, and strategies to help patients embrace mindfulness as a regular part of their pain management plan.

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Chronic Pain and Mindfulness:
Clinical Applications and Behavioral Health Solutions (3 CME/CE Credit)

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1:45 PM EST - 4:45 PM EST
$59.99 Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G

This course tackles one of the leading drivers of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain.

Beginning with an overview of chronic pain, the session dives into how mindfulness can be applied to manage pain effectively. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants will learn the science behind mindfulness-based interventions, practical techniques for clinical use, and strategies to help patients embrace mindfulness as a regular part of their pain management plan.

About the Presenter

(Trainer, Shimmy Feintuch LCSW, CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and international public speaker. He speaks about issues such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and spirituality, and has lectured in exotic locales like Kansas, Shanghai, the UK, New Zealand and Brooklyn, NY. 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.)

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

Chronic Pain and Mindfulness:
Clinical Applications and Behavioral Health Solutions (3 CME/CE Credit)

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1:45 PM EST - 4:45 PM EST

Presenter: Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G

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Course Length: 3 Hours

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.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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This course tackles one of the leading drivers of opioid use and dependence: chronic pain.

Beginning with an overview of chronic pain, the session dives into how mindfulness can be applied to manage pain effectively. Through a blend of theory and practice, participants will learn the science behind mindfulness-based interventions, practical techniques for clinical use, and strategies to help patients embrace mindfulness as a regular part of their pain management plan.

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:
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistance
  • Nurses
  • 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 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.
  • 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 Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility 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.

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.