Understanding Chronic Pain: the Role of the Therapist – Chicago Center For Integration And Healing

Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00am-4:30pm

In-person at LFC Center for the Arts, 4702 N Ravenswood Ave

$195

Register by October 1, 2026 for an Early Bird Discount! Use code CP_EARLYBIRD to register for $150.

6 CEUs are offered for LCPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and Clinical Psychologists.

Many people suffer from chronic conditions, medically unexplained pain, autoimmune disorders, and other debilitating illnesses. Our current conventional medical interventions are often not effective and leave individuals struggling. Many will have experiences of providers dismissing their pain as “all in their head.”

Often, we relate to pain as merely a problem to be solved, but pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that includes physical, psychological, and social elements. The experience of physical pain is often impacted by trauma and attachment wounding. Therapists may be hesitant to discuss all these factors with clients, for fear of further harming or invalidating those who may have already been dismissed by other care providers.

However, psychotherapy can play an important role in supporting individuals in exploring their relationship to their pain and internal experience. Though we may not be able to take away a client’s experience of pain, we can impact their relationship to it. In this workshop, we will discuss the complexity of pain and how to skillfully explore its many elements with clients.

Objectives

Discuss the neurobiology of pain and its physical, social and cultural components
Discuss the impact of trauma, attachment and environmental factors on the nervous system
Discuss how social factors and the biases in our healthcare system impact one’s experience of care.
Explore interventions for helping clients explore their relationship to their pain and internal experience

Amy Zajakowski Uhll

Amy is the founder and director of the Chicago Center for Integration and Healing. For more than 30 years, Amy has been committed to exploring the harm caused by traumatic experiences. She helps individuals discover their own unique journey toward healing and supports other therapists in their work with trauma.

More about Amy Zajakowski Uhll here

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