At the beginning of the year, we launched the Repattern Program for the first time, a six-week chronic pain recovery program, welcoming a small cohort of 11 participants living with a wide range of persistent pain and chronic symptoms. This program was thoughtfully designed to offer progressive education in pain science—specifically through the lens of Pain Reprocessing Therapy, while also creating space for personal reflection, gentle movement, and guided somatic practice.
What the Repattern Program Includes
Each weekly session wove together learning and experience. Participants were introduced to key concepts around how chronic pain is generated and maintained in the brain, and were invited to explore these ideas through journaling prompts tailored to their own lived experiences.
Sessions also included mindful, expectation-free movement and guided somatic tracking, supporting participants in developing greater familiarity with, and a sense of safety around, sensations in the body.
A Quietly Growing Sense of Community
As a group, our first cohort arrived open and engaged, though understandably a little apprehensive about what the program might involve. The first couple of weeks were fairly quiet in the room, but as time went on, the atmosphere softened. Casual conversations began to emerge before and after sessions, and while the program does not include structured group discussion, I could feel a quiet sense of community gradually taking shape.
Participants were consistently kind, accommodating, and compassionate toward one another, allowing everyone the freedom to move at their own pace and honour their individual needs. Over time, there was more ease in the space—and yes, eventually, they began to laugh at my jokes. 😉
Teaching a Pain Reprocessing Therapy Program in a Cohort Format
From a teaching perspective, this format was deeply satisfying. In the past, we have offered more drop-in–style classes, which provide flexibility for participants but can make it challenging to build and layer concepts over time.
The six-week cohort structure allowed the material to unfold in a more cohesive and comprehensive way. I was able to refer back to earlier concepts, expand on them in new contexts, and weave in recurring analogies and imagery that helped the information land more fully.
Each session felt rich and full, often with participants commenting on how quickly the hour passed. Overall, the program provided a strong foundation for those new to the concept of neuroplastic pain (pain generated by the brain), while also serving as a meaningful jumping-off point for participants who wish to continue exploring this work independently or with the support of a practitioner.
Supporting Chronic Pain Recovery Beyond the Sessions
To support participants beyond our time together, each person received a 30-page journal. This resource included week-by-week summaries of key education concepts, guided reflection prompts for between sessions, practical take-home tools, and an appendix of additional resources.
Working with neuroplastic pain is not a quick fix—it’s a process that unfolds over time. Providing accessible, well-organized resources was an important part of helping participants continue the work we began together.
Looking Ahead to Our Next Chronic Pain Program
Overall, I am incredibly pleased with how our first Repattern Program unfolded and deeply grateful to the participants who showed up with openness, curiosity, and courage to try something new.
I’m already looking forward to welcoming our next cohort this fall and continuing to refine and grow this chronic pain recovery program.
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