Physical, Perceptual and the Psyche

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.

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