Empowered Relief is a skills-based, single-session class that was developed by pain psychologists 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 experience less pain intensity, better sleep and lower stress.

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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 debilitating pain affects your life
  • An individual plan you can rely on for pain relief

This class requires only a single session with a registration fee of just $20.

A friend or family member is welcome to attend the class with you at no additional cost. The class is open to anyone over age 18.

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2025 schedule of classes

Upcoming classes

May 14
ONLINE Empowered Relief Training for Patients
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual/Online
Jun 18
ONLINE Empowered Relief Training for Patients
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual/Online
Jul 15
ONLINE Empowered Relief Training for Patients
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual/Online

 

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 her story