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Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association Podcast: Hurt, Not Harm, Preventing Pain and Trauma with Dr. Jody

Join Dr. Jody Thomas as she dives into the future of pain management, where psychology, proactive strategies, and virtual reality are transforming how we support kids through tough moments. From busting myths to sharing real patient success stories, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to prevent pain and trauma.

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The ChildKind Resource Library

Discover a wealth of tools and resources in ChildKind’s library to help healthcare professionals and parents manage pediatric pain effectively

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning

Getting back to normal daily activities can feel like a big challenge when you're struggling with chronic pain. This guide breaks down both the why and how you can make that happen.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Healthy Sleep for Kids and Teens

Sleep challenges and chronic pain often go hand and hand. Top experts put together this guide about all the things that can help!

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works and how it can improve chronic pain.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: School Guidelines

School can be tough when you’re dealing with chronic pain. This educational guide helps families understand all the ways they can support kids and teens as they navigate the challenges.

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Pain Myths & Facts E-Book

There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!

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How to hack your brain when you’re in pain

"Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids.

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Pain Isn’t A Bad Word: Healthy Ways To Talk About Pain

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their wisdom about how they talk with friends, family, and teachers about pain.

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Pain At School: Finding A Path Forward

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share invaluable information about their experiences navigating school, academic demands, and chronic pain.

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Dealing With Pain On The Daily

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their unique experiences with active coping, their preferred strategies and tools.

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Busting 6 Pain Myths

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share some of their early misconceptions about pain and challenge Dr. Coakley and Dr. Riley to set the record straight.

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