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Explain Pain, Dublin
Course Host: Joanna Taylor
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Description
Description
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
A strength of the Explain Pain course is that participants come from many professions, so come with an open mind.
Pre-reading:
The Explain Pain Second Edition eBook | Print Book
Other related reading: Moseley GL & Butler DS (2015) Fifteen years of Explaining Pain: the past, the present and future, J Pain 16, 803-13.
This course is open to:
Health professionals working with patients or clients in acute and chronic pain and stress states.
Objectives
Objectives
By the end of this course participants will have:
- reconceptualised pain and stress based on neuroimmunology, modern pain sciences and bioplasticity of homeostatic systems
- constructed a conceptual change framework to deliver individual and group educational therapy
- gained an understanding of the growing evidence for Explain Pain and recognise opportunities to integrate Explain Pain with other biopsychosocial evidence based strategies.
- gathered a collection of therapeutic narratives using metaphor, literal story and linked multimedia, and the skills to construct patient centred education interventions in real time
- developed the skills to use the Protectometer to identify immediately applicable and educationally informed multimodal treatment strategies
- built the confidence to plan and deliver treatment for all patients with persistent pain and stress, and educate other stakeholders
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions | Registrant cancellation:
- Up to 21 days prior to the course – NOI will refund the course fee less a $50.00 admin fee.
- Eight to 20 days prior to the start of the course – NOI will refund 50% of your course fee.
- Within seven days of the start of the course – no refund, however, your registration may be transferred to a colleague in which case they will need to submit their own registration form with contact and dietary details.
- In the event of NOI having to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances notification will be sent as soon as possible via your contact details provided and registrants will receive a full refund of the course fee.
- Course places are secured once payment has been successfully processed.
Instructors
Noigroup Faculty
English, Dutch, Netherlands
Courses: Explain Pain Online Europe, Explain Pain
Laura Rathbone
Laura Rathbone, BA BSc MSc
Specialised Pain Therapist and Clinical Educator
Laura Rathbone is a highly skilled pain therapist and clinical educator with a deep commitment to advancing pain science and compassionate care. With an extensive academic background, including an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy and dual degrees in Physiotherapy and International Journalism, Laura brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her practice. She is currently preparing for a PhD project exploring pain and altered states of consciousness, further cementing her expertise in the field.
Driven by both personal and professional experiences, Laura’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based practice, psychological insight, and inclusivity. Having witnessed the impact of chronic pain within her own family, she is dedicated to fostering therapeutic spaces that are both intersectional and psychologically informed. She has undertaken extensive training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and pain science, equipping her to provide holistic, patient-centred care. Her clinical work spans specialised pain management services, including her roles at Fysio Zuidereng in Kuria Hospice and OLVG PijnPoli in Amsterdam, where she supports individuals with complex and chronic pain conditions.
Beyond her clinical practice, Laura is a passionate educator, providing professional coaching and supervision to multidisciplinary clinicians working in pain management. She also offers virtual consultations for individuals navigating persistent pain, integrating movement-based therapies, pain neuroscience education, and psychological flexibility techniques. Laura’s unwavering dedication to high-quality, research-led care makes her a valuable addition to the faculty, where she will contribute her expertise to shaping the next generation of pain-informed clinicians. https://www.laurarathbone.com
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Address
Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (Australasia) Pty Ltd
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Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
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