FOR PATIENTS
  1. I’m interested in receiving PRT treatment. Where do I begin?

First, we are excited that you found Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and are interested in embarking on a new evidence-based path to recovery. We offer virtual psychoeducational group workshops. In these workshops, you will learn why chronic pain develops and how to rewire your brain using pain reprocessing techniques from expert pain coaches in a supportive group environment. Register here.

If you prefer one-on-one treatment, you can be matched with an individual provider at our private practice, WellBody Psychotherapy. Complete an initial intake form here and a provider will reach out to you within 48 hours.

You can also visit our Directory of PRT-Certified providers here to find a suitable practitioner. Find local practitioners by searching within your state. Fortunately, if you cannot find a practitioner near you, many will also offer telehealth to non-local clients. The directory lists four different professional associations. Medical Providers, such as doctors and nurses; Mental Health Clinicians and psychotherapists; Health Coaches, meaning health, life, or pain coaches; and Manual Therapists, including PTs, OTs, chiropractors, and others.

  1. How do I know if I have neuroplastic pain?

Although the majority of chronic pain is neuroplastic, you always want to check with your medical provider to ensure that your pain is not caused by a physical issue or disease. You can also consult a PRT physician to assess for neuroplastic (brain-generated) versus structural pain. To browse a list of PRT-Certified physicians, see our directory here. If your symptoms are determined to be neuroplastic, that’s great, and you have some options with PRT!

Pain that does not behave as structural pain traditionally would can often be categorized as neuroplastic. You can collect evidence to a neuroplastic diagnosis with the following criteria:

 

  1. Can PRT still benefit me if my pain is caused by a physical issue or disease?

PRT is an evidence-based treatment that can eliminate neuroplastic (brain-generated) pain. If your pain is not neuroplastic, PRT will not eliminate your pain. 

That being said, PRT can also treat “mixed pain”, where a patient presents with both structural and neuroplastic symptoms. For example, MS or cancer (not neuroplastic) and tension headaches or anxiety (neuroplastic). With all chronic symptoms, there is usually an added layer of suffering due to fear, anxiety, body preoccupation, and an amplification of physical sensations beyond what is being caused by the structural issue alone.

Lastly, PRT concepts benefit everyone, and there is no harm or risk in incorporating a mind-body perspective, so long as you still engage in the medical interventions necessary given your circumstances.

  1. Does PRT work for chronic physiological symptoms besides for pain?

Yes! Any unpleasant or undesired sensation, including irritable bowel syndrome, weakness, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, and more, can fall under neuroplasticity. To reduce/eliminate these symptoms, PRT can help you learn to interpret sensations correctly and through a lens of curiosity, interest, and safety.

  1. How long will it take for me to get better with PRT?

In our first PRT clinical trial, 98% of patients improved, and 66% were pain-free/nearly pain-free after eight sessions. Typically, you will see some movement/reduction in symptoms after 8-12 sessions. However, results vary. Some clients will have a reduction in symptoms right away, while for others, it takes more time. Patience is a virtue – and time pressure is an added danger signal that may impede recovery!

  1. Do you offer groups for patients?

Yes! Our Healing Workshops are conducted entirely online and span eight weeks. Participants work with expert PRT recovery coaches and a supportive group of peers. Together, you learn the key components of neuroplastic pain recovery, gaining valuable insights and strategies for addressing chronic pain. Further details can be found here.

  1. Do you accept insurance for Healing Workshops?

No, we do not. The workshops are psychoeducational in nature and are not offered as psychotherapy.

  1. How do I know if a practitioner on the directory has availability, accepts my insurance, or sees patients virtually?

We are currently working on a more robust directory so that you can easily access that information. For now, you’re welcome to contact any practitioner listed to inquire about virtual appointments, availability, fees, and insurance.

  1. Can I join as a patient in the next PRT study?

Sure! Our current ongoing study is specific to back pain. To determine your eligibility and apply, please visit this link: www.redcap.link/backpain. Click here to learn more about our last study, published in JAMA Psychiatry.

 

FOR PRACTITIONERS
  1. Who can take the PRT training?

The course is directed at mental health and healthcare professionals. Qualifying professions are broken down into four subcategories:

 

If you do not have any prior qualifications or certifications, in order to become certified and listed in our directory, you will need to complete a supplementary health coaching training following the certification training. This training is not live quite yet, but is coming soon. The supplementary training is asynchronous, involving three hours of video trainings and content quizzes throughout.

  1. Can I earn continuing education units?

Yes! We offer up to 12 CEUs for the 12 live contact hours of the training. Our CEUs are approved by the APA. A complete list of our continuing education accrediting boards can be found here.

  1. When will you be offering more PRT training opportunities?

The currently available training sessions are listed here. We generally offer training courses every other month, so if you need a different date, do not worry! We will post more dates soon as we host several trainings throughout the year. Reach out here to join our email list and stay updated as additional trainings become available.

  1. Is it mandatory to attend the live virtual training sessions?

We require attendance in at least three out of the four live sessions to qualify for PRT certification. We understand that fitting this into your schedule can be challenging. Still, these sessions are critical in integrating the skills learned in the asynchronous material and involve partner practice and interactive work. 

Please note that CEUs are only available for live contact hours. As such, you must be present for at least 80% of each live session’s duration to receive credit for that session.

Live sessions are also recorded and made available for your review. However, recordings do not include any breakout rooms.

  1. I signed up for a PRT training. How do I access the asynchronous video material?

We are thrilled to have you join us! Upon registration, you should have received a username and password to log into our website. This provides some member-only materials and resources. If you did not receive this information, please reach out to us at info@painreprocessingtherapy.com, and we will send you a password reset link.

Closer to the start date of the training, you will receive an email from CE-Go, the platform on which it is run. This will direct you to your personal attendee dashboard and provide further course access details. Look out for an email from support@ce-go.com and support@ceactivities.com.

  1. Are there group rates available for the PRT training?

Yes! If you are signing up with a group, please get in touch with us at info@painreprocessingtherapy.com so that we can provide you with a discounted rate.

  1. How do I receive “Advanced” or “Mastery” designations on my directory listing?

Currently, nothing is required post-training to keep up your Basic Training certification. However, to earn an “Advanced Application” designation, you will complete a 6-week Case Consultation group.

As a medical practitioner (MD, DO, NP, or PA), you can earn a “Mastery” designation after completing our Mastery Medical Provider Training.

Stay tuned – we will soon launch a Mastery level for mental health practitioners, manual therapists, and coaches!

  1. When will consultation groups become available?

We offer new consultation groups shortly after each 21-hour PRT training series (approximately every other month). Reach out here to join our email list and stay updated as additional groups become available.