Changing Behavior Patterns in Chronic Pain with Laura Rathbone

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Laura Rathbone is a physiotherapist, educator, and clinical coach specializing in complex and persistent pain. Based in Amsterdam, her work integrates contemporary pain science with psychologically informed, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches to care. Laura holds an MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy from King’s College London and completed advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at the INPUT Pain Management Centre at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. Her clinical and educational work draws on physiotherapy, ACT, mindfulness, pain science, and the humanities. Laura teaches internationally on persistent pain and psychologically informed rehabilitation, supporting healthcare professionals to develop evidence-informed approaches to complex pain. Originally trained as a journalist, she has a particular interest in language, communication, philosophy, and the humanities in healthcare. She is also the founder of Pain Geeks, an international community dedicated to advancing thoughtful dialogue about pain and its management.

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Changing Behavior Patterns in Chronic Pain with Laura Rathbone

00:00 Introduction to behavior change in physiotherapy
03:53 The importance of understanding pain as a process
05:57 Shifting from intervention to process-based care
14:10 Core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy
22:01 Systemic challenges in healthcare and therapy practice
25:54 Exposure as a process in therapy
30:08 The systemic issues in healthcare systems
35:49 The emotional labor of clinicians and self-care
38:10 Practical tips for integrating process-based care
40:10 The ongoing journey of learning and growth
42:04 Resources and ways to connect with Laura Rathbone

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About Laura Rathbone

Laura Rathbone is a specialized pain therapist, educator, and clinical coach who trains healthcare professionals globally in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while maintaining a compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed clinical practice for complex chronic pain. Laura is also the founder and co-director of Pain Geeks, which she runs alongside business partner Christine Petrides to foster international dialogue on pain science and philosophy. Learn more at https://www.paingeeks.community/.

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