Empowered Relief

Experience Empowered Relief: A Powerful Tool for Pain Management

Empowered Relief is a groundbreaking, evidence-based program designed to equip you with effective strategies for managing pain. Developed at Stanford University, this one-session intervention provides you with essential pain relief skills, empowering you to take control of your pain and improve your overall well-being. Your family may attend the session with you.

Key Features:

  • Proven Efficacy: Clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of Empowered Relief in reducing pain, improving sleep, and reducing anxiety in individuals with chronic pain.
  • Time-Efficient: A single 2-hour session provides participants with valuable pain management skills.
  • Empowering: Equips individuals with the tools and knowledge to take an active role in managing their pain.
  • Personalized: Participants develop a personalized pain management plan tailored to their individual needs.
  • Accessible: Available to a wide range of individuals living with chronic pain.

Experiential Exercises:

  • Relaxation Techniques: Practice deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and other calming techniques to manage pain.
  • Cognitive Restructuring: Identify and modify negative thought patterns that contribute to pain.
  • Pain Neuroscience Education: Gain a deeper understanding of how the mind and body both impact the experience of pain and learn how to manage it more effectively.
  • Goal Setting and Action Planning: Develop a personalized plan for managing pain and implementing learned skills in daily life.
     

Facilitators: Kathryn Hansen, Kathleen Wolff, Shannon Webb

Empowered Relief Group Information
TypeGroup Medical Visit
FormatTelehealth (sometimes in-person)
DurationSingle-session (120-min)
Facilitated byNurse Practitioner & Registered Nurse (both are Certified Empowered Relief Facilitators)
Home practice 
(time spent outside of group)		For at least 3 months after the group visit, participants are strongly encouraged to practice skills learned in class daily and to utilize tools from the class as often as possible.
Insurance Based?Yes
ReferralOsher Provider - as part of integrative health plan

 

FAQ

  • Empowered Relief combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy for pain and pain neuroscience education to help participants develop effective self-regulation strategies. These strategies can help to reduce pain, reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and enhance overall quality of life.

  • Empowered Relief can be a great option for anyone living with chronic pain who is looking for a non-medication approach to pain management. It is particularly well-suited for individuals who are motivated to learn new skills and take an active role in their own health. For more information and to discuss if it may be right for you, speak with your Osher medical provider.

  • Empowered Relief can be beneficial for individuals living with a variety of chronic pain conditions, including but not limited to:

    • Back pain
    • Neck pain
    • Headaches
    • Arthritis
    • Fibromyalgia

  • Yes, we encourage you to bring your family members to the Empowered Relief session. Your family's participation in Empowered Relief can significantly enhance your pain management journey. By learning and practicing these skills together, such as mindfulness and communication, your family can provide valuable support, improve communication within your household, and strengthen your relationships while also benefiting from these valuable skills themselves.