Empowered Relief is a skills-based, single-session class that was developed by Beth Darnall, PhD, at Stanford University. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the only health network in the region with certified instructors. Research has shown that those who participate in Empowered Relief report less pain intensity, improved mood and sleep, and greater confidence in managing their chronic pain.

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Pain management class

During the class you will learn:

  • A deeper understanding of the neuroscience behind pain
  • A robust set of skills you can use to decrease the ways that chronic pain affects your life
  • An individual plan you can rely on for pain relief

This is a free 2-hour online class open to anyone over age 18. A friend or family member is welcome to attend the class with you.

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Schedule of classes

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Success stories

Greg Starr found lasting relief from pain through LVHN’s Empowered Relief program. Learn how this pain management class helps patients reclaim their lives.

Empowered Relief Gives Greg Starr a Fresh Start

“I would recommend Empowered Relief to anyone with chronic pain. That, and my care under Dr. Parikh, are the best medicine I’ve had since 2011.”

Read Greg Starr’s story
How one woman is using her experience to help others struggling with chronic pain

From Student to Instructor

Linda Turk was motivated after attending Empowered Relief and began incorporating the skills she learned into her everyday life. She was eager to share the program with others, so she took courses and became a certified instructor for the program. Now Turk teaches the course herself.

Read Linda Turk’s story