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SUMMARY:Understanding & Transforming Chronic Pain by Arnold Askew
DESCRIPTION:Retraining Neural-Circuits & Neuromuscular Habits14 CE Hours + Approved by NCBTMB \n\n\n\nUnderstanding & Transforming Chronic Pain: \n\n\n\nAn In-depth Introduction to the Theory and Techniques of Somatic Therapy \n\n\n\nThis class will review the latest neuroscience the brain plays in the perception and persistence of pain. This knowledge will quickly help us see the difference between “neuroplastic” and structurally caused pain. Understanding this is essential for consistent and successful treatment. First\, we’ll review techniques to address the neuro-circuitry linked to chronic pain. Then we’ll use somatic education to change inefficient patterns of dysfunction. Therapeutically we’ll use “awareness-based touch and movement” to awaken proprioceptive centers and stimulate healthier neurological activity. A variety of injuries\, pathologies and conditions will be discussed to make the information relevant for actual practice. \n\n\n\nThough all of this may sound overwhelming\, it comes together with simple techniques that are easy to apply and are gentle on the therapist. The work is relationship-based\, so we will look at how to bring our clients into a healthier relationship with their own healing. And this process starts with us. We will use basic developmental movements to start our own process of self-exploration.    With this “self-knowledge” our goal will be to help our clients become more autonomous and involved in whatever conditions may be a part of their lives. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothing that allows unrestricted movement\, and bring a mat or blanket for movement explorations on the floor. \n\n\n\n$350 Somatic Therapy and CE Courses by Arnold Askew \n\n\n\nClass objectives:  \n\n\n\n1) Develop an understanding of the causes and currentapproach for the treatment of chronic pain. Specifically\, review the recentresearch into pain caused by neuroplastic changes and/or somatic deficiencies. \n\n\n\n2) Develop strategies to effectively treat such conditions. Focus to be ondeveloping awareness-based touch and movement to awaken proprioceptivecenters and stimulate new neurological activity.  \n\n\n\n3) Learn to integrate newtheories and techniques into current massage or other practices. \n\n\n\nClass Participants comments and feedback \n\n\n\n“I really enjoyed Arnold’s method of teaching\, great sense of humor\, very intuitive\, would takehis class anytime” D. Anson“The course was so helpful to push me into a deeper understanding of how I\, as a practitioner\,can facilitate healing efficiency\, awareness\, and better movement in my clients. Being able toexperience and feel the profound changes with subtle work will add much more dimension to mywork as a Rolfer.” P. Reaves“Really excited about this information\, wish general public could be educated about this.” V.Cook“Thank you for your wonderful presentation. I appreciated your willingness to “tell it like it is”\,even if it may not fit so clearly into the traditional confines of our field. I feel like you have a wellthought out\, clearly articulated and focused workshop. And I have both something I can takewith me and apply now and a path for continuing my inquiry.” T. Wilson“Before I met Arnold I was in constant pain. He showed me how to understand the patterns I hadgotten into. I am very grateful to him\, first because the pain never came back\, and secondbecause he taught me how to care for myself.” N Feige\, Teacher\, Mother \n\n\n\nParticipant Reviews of 2024 AMTA National Convention Presentation·       Loved the class. SO much knowledge.·       He was great the class was great. I loved his teaching style and humor.·       Great class. Affirmed information that I personally subscribe to but also expanded myknowledge base.·       Please have him back for a longer class.·   Arnold is a wonderful presenter. Would love to see him present at other conventions.·       Really good presentation\, practical and useful· Wonderful session ! I gained so much knowledge that i never knew and will be able totake into my practice ! Instructor was fun and kept my attention throughout the entire class!·       I have a new prospective on understanding and approaching chronic pain. Thank you foryour time and knowledge!·       Awesome\, he needs a longer class!·       Good speaker\, interesting\, and a great sense of humor.
URL:https://az-medicalmassageschool.com/event/understanding-transforming-chronic-pain-by-arnold-askew/
LOCATION:Arizona School Of Medical Massage And Wellness\, 8279 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy\, Suite 106\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arnold Askew":MAILTO:wmaaskew@gmail.com
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