Instructor: Vanessa Blackstone
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Biography: Vanessa Blackstone, ASW, is the Executive Director of the Pain Psychology Center and clinical trainer/consultant of Pain Reprocessing Therapy. She is a direct, transparent therapist, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches. She integrates cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies with a solution-focused, strengths-based approach. Vanessa upholds a sophisticated set of interpersonal skills allowing her to connect with others and create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. Following her own personal recovery with chronic pain, Vanessa understands the importance of meeting the unique needs of each patient. She also has a background in treating substance-use disorders, sex therapy, couples therapy, and works as an on set wellness professional.
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Classes by this instructor
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a system of psychological techniques that retrains the brain to interpret and respond to signals from the body properly, subsequently breaking the cycle of chronic pain.
12 CE hours, Live Webinars, Sundays, 9am-12pm (PST), Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29 and Nov 5, 2023