Physical, Perceptual and the Psyche – The Puzzle and Progress in Persistent Pain

Dr Marcus Gurgius presents an illuminating session on persistent pain: its neural, psychological, and social dimensions. Beyond opioids, participants will learn how pain is shaped by perception, trauma, and meaning. With insights into non-traditional interventions and new procedural techniques, this seminar bridges the biomedical and biopsychosocial models of pain for real-world practice.

This is ideal for…

• GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and allied health clinicians

• Professionals working in primary care, mental health, pain, or addiction

• Clinicians who want to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge, and bring a hopeful, evidence-based message to patient care

By the end of each seminar, participants will be able to…

• Recognise the emerging clinical frontiers in addiction or persistent pain

• Communicate these concepts clearly and compassionately to patients

• Apply new biological, psychological, and procedural interventions

• Reflect on the role of hope, narrative, and meaning in recovery

Special Notes

• These seminars are offered in collaboration with Currumbin Clinic, a leading psychiatric centre based on the Gold Coast.

• Cutting-edge knowledge, practical takeaways, and multidisciplinary thinking—relevant to your clinical practice right now

• Open discussion and Q&A encouraged