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Content tagged with: How pain works

  • Video

    Tame the Beast

    It’s time to rethink persistent pain

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  • Podcast

    Child Life on Call: Pediatric Pain with the Meg Foundation

    Practical tips, expert advice, and a lot of experience in this interview with Dr. Jody Thomas and Child Life Specialist Jamie Gentille on the Child Life On Call podcast.

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  • Podcast

    Birth: What Every Parent-To-Be Needs To Know About Pain

    Great advice and personal experience from pain psychologist Dr. Jody Thomas in the Birth podcast interview.

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  • Video

    Using Vibration To Block the Pain Signal!

    Yes, it really works. This shows you how.

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  • Video

    The Warning Signal

    Learning HOW pain works helps give you ways to control it.

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  • Video

    Be The Boss Of Your Brain

    Learn how to manage pain during medical procedures with this video from Stanford Children's Health.

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  • Video

    TED ED: The mysterious science of pain

    Learn about the biological and psychological factors of the experience of pain.

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  • Video

    TED Talk: Pain As A Disease

    Learn about how and when pain is more than a symptom.

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  • Digital Tool

    ImaginAction

    This website teaches you how you can use your imagination to have more control over your brain, your body, and your experience.

    Check It Out »
  • Digital Tool

    Pain Champions Guide for Parents

    Learn all you need to know about how to manage needle pain and anxiety through this interactive tech tool.

    Get Started »
  • Video

    Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes

    ...and what to do about it!

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  • Blog Post

    Pain Management for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

    At Meg Foundation, we’re all about empowering children and families with resources that will help them be more comfortable and less anxious during medical procedures. For trans and gender diverse youth, the word “empowerment” is a critical part of their medical vocabulary.

    Read more » about Pain Management for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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