Chronic Pain Resources
God’s timing isn’t always our timing. Many times it isn’t, actually. It’s easy in the waiting to wonder where God is and if He cares. Dealing with chronic pain, and any medical issue, is an unbelievably hard journey.
Before suffering with chronic pain, I hated to read and really struggled with it. Through my healing journey, I discovered the power of knowledge and the possibility of the renewal of our minds. It wasn’t quick, and it definitely wasn’t easy, but I can honestly say now that I am thankful for the 15 years of physical pain that I suffered from because God used this time in my life to draw me closer to Him and reveal to me countless truths about myself, pain and healing — physical, emotional and spiritual.
Below you will find a list of some of the resources that played a role in my healing journey. Browse through these lists and start with one resource that resonates with you. I pray and believe there is some form of healing available to you in your unique journey and in His perfect timing.
Hang in there.
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Recovery Programs
Freedom From Chronic Pain - Online Course
“A step-by-step guide to curing or greatly improving your symptoms with the new science of chronic pain treatment.” ($205 w/ Money-Back Guarantee)
TMS Wiki Pain Recovery Program
FREE 3 week online program
Curable App Pain Recovery Program - $10/mo
App for iPhone / App for Android / Website
Private Sessions With Pain Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Huggins (the doctor who was the greatest help to my healing journey)
LA-Based / Offers In-Person and Virtual Sessions
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Mindfulness Guides
*Headspace
FREE 10-Day Mindfulness Basics Lessons (Unlimited) / FREE 2-week trial of entire app then $12.99/mo.
App for iPhone / App for Android /Website
UCLA Mindfulness Research Center
FREE Guided Mindfulness Meditations
Abide: Pray & Relax Meditation
FREE Christian Meditation App
Not specifically mindfulness but great faith-based meditations
App for iPhone /App for Android
Mindfulness for Beginners - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Book + Audio CD with guided meditations
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Reading List
*The Mindbody Prescription - Dr. John Sarno
Trade Your Cares For Calm - Max Lucado
You Can Live in Jesus’ Easy Yoke - Bill Gaultiere
The Inner Voice of Love - Henri J. M. Nouwen
Kill The Spider - Carlos Whittaker
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer
The Rest of God - Mark Buchanan
Sacred Rest - Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith
Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God: Mark Batterson