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
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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
- To attend the webinar you will need to have your own personal Zoom account.
Schedule:
7:30 pm - 7:35 pm
Welcome
Welcome and introduction
Arjun Khaira
7:35 pm - 8:40 pm
Physical, Perceptual and the Psyche – The Puzzle and Progress in Persistent Pain
This seminar investigates new clinical tools, emerging neurobiological insights, and holistic strategies to treat addiction in complex patients. The focus will be on empowering clinicians with evidence-based techniques and restoring hope through effective, integrated care.
Dr Marcus Mina Gurgius
8:40 pm - 9:00 pm
Q&A
Q&A Session
Arjun Khaira
Dr Marcus Mina Gurgius