Complex Systems, Foundational Care – The Neuroscience of Pain & Illness

Complex Bodies, Complex Care is a 4-part training series designed to help clinicians more effectively support clients living with chronic pain and illness.

6/12/26 — Module 1: Complex Systems, Foundational Care — The Neuroscience of Pain & Illness

6/19/26 — Module 2: Complex Lives, Compassionate Care — The Lived Experience of Chronic Pain & Illness

7/3/26 — Module 3: Complex Needs, Practical Care — Somatic and Experiential Interventions

7/31/26 — Module 4: Complex Care, Ethical Practice — Ethics, Systems, and Clinical Responsibility

This series integrates neuroscience, somatic awareness, and experiential approaches to deepen understanding of how chronic pain and illness impact the nervous system, identity, and daily functioning. Participants will explore the complex relationship between physical and mental health, including the role of stress, trauma, neurodivergence, and systemic factors in shaping client experiences.

Beyond theory, this training emphasizes practical, applicable skills. Clinicians will learn from Katie Casey (a therapist with lived-experience of chronic health issues) on how to conceptualize cases, provide meaningful psychoeducation, and implement interventions that are flexible, ethical, and responsive to client capacity. Each session includes opportunities for discussion, reflection, and experiential learning to support integration into real-world clinical practice.

Whether you attend one session or the full series, you will leave with a deeper understanding of this population and concrete tools to provide more attuned, effective care.

To help with accessibility, the modules are offered in a HYBRID format — meaning you can join live via zoom or in-person in the Nashville area.