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    Somatic Tracking Resources!

    Recommended: Michelle's March 2022 Somatic Tracking Recording Downloadable Audio Mp3: https://prtrecovery.org/dl/Michelle_Somatic_Tracking_March_2022.mp3 Video version: Michelle's 2021 Somatic Tracking Recording Downloadable Audio MP3: https://prtrecovery.org/dl/MichellesSomaticTracking.mp3...
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    Book Group Week 11: Why is 'No' the Most Important Word for Healing Pain?

    This week we discussed why the word 'No' is one of the most important words for healing chronic pain. Here is the recording The episode was based on the following podcast episode, but you don't need to listen to the podcast to join the group. Here it is if you are curious: Click here to...
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    Plan vs. Reality...

    Love this graphic... (Source)
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    Book Group Week 10: Forest's recovery story

    After a week of rest, we continued with me telling my recovery story. I've told my recovery story at two conferences in New York as well as on a podcast and the recent PPDA conference, but this one was special to me because it was with a live group of people that I already know and care about...
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    Book Group Chapter 9: Relapses, Resilience, and Recovery -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Sadly, we are reaching the last chapter, about Relapses, Resilience, and Recovery. However, after a week off, I will share my recovery story and answer any questions people may have on December 5. If you have found the book group helpful, we hope you will let us know what you found most helpful...
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    Book Group Chapter 8: Feeling Good -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Pressing on to chapter 8! As with previous weeks, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for this chapter. So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any thoughts you'd like to share about the material covered, please post them below. (Click on "Register" and then "Facebook"...
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    Video The original clips of Casey on The Doctors with Alan Gordon, LCSW (full set)

    Alan Gordon opens his book, The Way Out, with the following story about the Emmy Award winning show, The Doctors Luckily, because we live in the age of YouTube, you can watch the original clips of all of Casey and Alan's appearances on The Doctor's. I've included both the "before PRT" and...
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    Video Alan Gordon, LCSW and Felicia demonstrate somatic tracking & pain reprocessing therapy

    From the medical conference, "Beyond Pain Management" at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. Dr. Schubiner runs the Mind-Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital, so he likely helped organize the conference.
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    Video Somatic Tracking Guided Meditation from Betsy Jensen, Life Coach

    The actual meditation starts at 5 minutes in. Feel free to rewind for the introduction. Please share your comments below!
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    Video Dr. Schubiner on Chronic Pain and it's Cure

    At the start of chapter 4 of his book, Alan Gordon, LCSW, writes about how he was terrified after a car crash because he was afraid he might have reinjured his back. He writes, It was late at night, I was in pain, and I was terrified. So I did what any reasonable person would do. I called...
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    Book Group Chapter 7: Breaking the High-Alert Habit -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Happy Halloween, everyone. This week's discussion was about how we get on high alart. As with previous weeks, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for this chapter. So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any thoughts you'd like to share about the material covered, please...
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    Book Group Chapter 6: The Process -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Now we are getting into the real meat of the book. I hope you find the recording helpful! As with last week, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for this chapter. So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any thoughts you'd like to share about the material covered, please...
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    Book Group Chapter 5: Somatic Tracking -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    We were happy to see the group's numbers growing this week. A warm welcome to everyone who is starting the group now, including those who participate via recordings! As with last week, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for this chapter. So if you had any questions for Michelle or me...
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    Book Group Chapter 4: A New Perspective -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Another great meeting! As with last week, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for Ch 4 (and for the other chapters in subsequent weeks). So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any thoughts you'd like to share about the material covered, please post them below. (Click on...
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    Boulder Back Pain Study, by Alan Gordon, Howard Schubiner, Christie Uipi and others...

    Hi everyone, Four years ago, there was an Indiegogo fundraiser to raise money for a groundbreaking study. It was important enough that, for the first time, I sent an email blast out to everyone who had ever registered for my original forum at The TMS Wiki. Anyway.... if you were around then...
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    Book Group Chapter 3: Fear -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Last week I said it felt like the group was a developing a rhythm. This week felt even better. It's beginning to feel like we are beginning to gel as a group. As with last week, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for Ch 3. So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any...
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    Book Group Chapter 2: Pain is a Danger Signal -- discussion of The Way Out by Alan Gordon

    Michelle and I greatly enjoyed this second meeting. It feels like the group is developing a rhythm. As with last week, we'd love to start a discussion thread below for Ch 2 (and for the other chapters in subsequent weeks). So if you had any questions for Michelle or me, or had any thoughts...
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    Thanks everyone for the positive feedback!

    This is what I saw when I checked my notifications today! It was so nice to see so many signups recently.... I'm still working out the details on the email server, but if you need to get in touch with me for anything, my email address is .
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