117 | Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain: Understanding the Intersection between Physical and Emotional Pain and How to Heal Both 

Chronic physical and emotional pain (PEP) affects millions, leading to emotional suffering, addiction, and depression. Traditional healthcare often treats these pains separately, but neuroscience reveals they are processed through overlapping brain pathways. When one type of pain intensifies, the other often follows, creating a destructive cycle known as the Doom Loop. This loop causes negative brain changes that amplify both physical and emotional distress over time. In this workshop, psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and ministry leaders will evaluate how to break free from the Doom Loop by healing the brain. Participants will analyze how the brain processes both physical and emotional pain contributes to brain-based strategies that improve mood, manage pain, and foster resilience. Natural approaches, including lifestyle changes and supplements, will also be covered as effective methods for alleviating pain without medications or surgery. By the end, participants will be prepared to disrupt the Doom Loop and regain control of client’s lives, reducing pain and enhancing well-being.