Pain to Purpose

Core Course 103

Course Description:     Pain to Purpose is designed for people experiencing persistent pain, a diminished or disrupted sense of purpose, and challenges to their wellbeing. The course helps participants refocus on why God placed them on earth, navigate life changes, and move forward with love and joy. It also supports renewed spiritual purpose and encourages making and implementing specific plans for sharing true wealth.

Target Participants: Teens to Senior (Maturing) Adults.

Format Options: Small group in person or remote (telephone). Independent, self-directed study.

Total Time: 15 hours total, divided into ten 1½ hour classes. The number and length of classes may be adjusted based on available time.
Class 1
  • Facilitator & Participant Introductions
  • Course Overview
  • Action Planning Introduced
Class 2
  • Terminology & Discovery
  • Standard Medical Treatments
  • Action Planning Takeaways
Class 3
  • Psychological Factors in Chronic Pain
  • Treating Chronic Pain Without Opioids
Class 4
  • Pain-Specific Psychological Factors
  • Psychobehavioral Interventions
Class 5
  • Psychobehavioral Interventions – Continued
Class 6
  • Mindfulness Interventions
Class 7
  • Sleep, Fatigue, & Resilience
Class 8
  • Aging & Other Health Challenges
Class 9
  • Social Factors: Relationships & Intimacy
Class 10
  • Action Planning
  • Wrap-up

Resources

Gilliam, Wesley P. and Sutor, Bruce. (2024). Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief: How to Better Manage Pain and Regain Function. Mayo Clinic Press.

Zoffness, Rachel. (2026). Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal. Grand Central Publishing.