At the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, we offer a specialized Coaching Training designed for practitioners who want to use pain reprocessing tools in a coaching capacity. Whether you’re a certified coach, health professional, or someone looking to integrate brain-first strategies into your client work, this training offers the tools you need to provide impactful, neuroscience-informed care.
What the Coaching Training Covers
This interactive course guides trainees through an applied learning experience that combines written reflection and video-based exercises. You’ll explore:
- The scope of practice for coaching vs. psychotherapy
- When and how to refer clients to a higher level of care
- How to build strong coaching relationships through empathy, validation, and communication
- Applying pain reprocessing techniques appropriately for different client needs
- Supporting clients experiencing suicidality or emotional resistance
- Conducting initial intake calls and structuring first sessions
- Documentation practices and how to assign relevant homework
- Collaborating with other care providers
- And more
“Patients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt
What Is a Pain Reprocessing Coach?
A Pain Reprocessing Coach blends the roles of coach, pain educator, and consultant. Their primary goal is to help clients shift from a state of perceived danger to a sense of safety—both in relation to their pain and their environment.
Unlike traditional pain management approaches, pain reprocessing coaches help clients accurately reframe their pain sensations. When pain is generated by misfiring neural circuits rather than tissue damage, this reappraisal can turn down or even switch off unnecessary pain signals.
Pain Reprocessing Coaches help clients:
– Identify harmful patterns: Many chronic pain pathways are learned. Coaches teach clients to challenge and reinterpret these signals.
– Practice pain-reducing techniques: Using mindful, curious attention to pain sensations helps calm the nervous system and reduce fear responses.
– Build resilience and confidence: By teaching clients to view their bodies as fundamentally safe, coaches help them reclaim a sense of trust and control over their health.
Research Spotlight
A 2016 study published in Annals of Family Medicine explored how health coaches support clients with decision-making and behavior change. Seven key themes emerged, including trust, availability, shared values, and the coach’s role as a bridge between patients and providers.
The findings reinforce what we observe in pain reprocessing coaching: a strong coach-client relationship is the foundation for meaningful transformation.
Thom DH, et al. A Qualitative Study of How Health Coaches Support Patients in Making Health-Related Decisions and Behavioral Changes. Ann Fam Med. 2016;14(6):509-516. doi: 10.1370/afm.1988.
Recommended Reading
Surgery, the Ultimate Placebo by Dr. Ian Harris
This eye-opening book is ideal for anyone considering surgery for chronic pain. Dr. Harris—a practicing orthopedic surgeon—reveals that many common procedures lack evidence from placebo-controlled trials and may be no more effective than standard care. A must-read for patients exploring alternatives to invasive treatments.
Why Consider Pain Reprocessing Coaching?
Clinical trials have shown that Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) can lead to lasting reductions—or even complete resolution—of chronic pain, especially when the pain is driven by the brain’s interpretation rather than tissue injury. Coaching rooted in these principles offers a safe, science-backed pathway to healing.
Interested in Becoming a Pain Reprocessing Coach?
Our coaching program equips you with the skills and confidence to support clients using proven pain reprocessing techniques. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for a listing in our Practitioner Directory, making it easy for clients to find you.