WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2023 PPDA CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR ON-DEMAND STREAMING!

REVIEW PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS AT YOUR OWN PACE!

This year, we had new topics and an impressive lineup of 29 speakers. Our conference was held virtually, and the good news is that on-demand access with enduring credit is still available until October 31, 2024. Register today and enjoy the sessions at your own pace. We're proud to offer 12 Enduring CE/CME hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. Open to all for $375 with CE/CME credit and $275 without the credit.

THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL 30% DISCOUNT FOR PPDA MEMBERS.
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Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow healthcare professionals. Register now and dive right into the content today!
 

Speaker Lineup

(ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME IN EACH COLUMN)
 

OCTOBER 23 DAY 1: BIOMEDICAL

  1. Migraine Headaches: How and When to Select Patients for PPD Treatment - David Schechter MD & Sari Eitches MD
  2. Complex Spinal Cases - David Hanscom MD
  3. Challenges in Treating Pelvic Issues - Terri Nishmoto PT, CLT, PRPC
  4. Challenges in Treating Digestive Issues - David Clarke MD & Jennifer Franklin PhD
  5. Mindbody Research: Present & Future - Michael Donnino MD


    OCTOBER 24 DAY 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL


  6. What To Do When Progress Stalls - David Clarke MD & Christie Uipi LCSW
  7. A Trauma Responsive Approach to Patients Prescribed Opioids - Bennet E. Davis MD
  8. Theories & Approaches to Patients With Doubt - Dan Ratner PsyD
  9. Trauma & Chronic Pain - Jennifer Huggins PsyD
  10. Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Safety is a Privilege- Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW
  11. PPD in Children & Adolescents - Michele Kinderman PhD & Kelly Yanek PsyD


    OCTOBER 25 DAY 3: SOCIAL


  12. Acceptance of Mindbody at a Large Healthcare Organization - Les Aria PhD
  13. Queerness & Pain: Differences in Treating LGBTQ Individuals - Daniel G. Lyman LCSW, MPA
  14. Racism as a Pain Source: A Provocation on Psychosomatic Perspectives in Social Context - Benita Jackson PhD, MPH
  15. Addressing PPD Challenges Through Apps & Online Groups
    1. Laura Seago MBA (Curable)
    2. Arun Nijhawan & Kartik Shastri MEM (Menda Health)
    3. Howard Schubiner MD (OVID Dx)
  16. Creating a Mind-Body Membership to Support Healing- John Stracks, MD & Lisa Stracks
  17. A Filmmaker's Perspective on PPD -
    1. Mitch Dickman, Laurie Polisky, Tim Kaminski (Pain Brain)
    2. Michael Galinsky (All The Rage)
    3. Kent Bassett (This Might Hurt)
  18. Mindbody Higher Education - Douglas Guiffrida PhD
  19. Q&A Panel #1 - (1 hour) David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists


    OCTOBER 26 DAY 4


  20. Q&A Panel #2 - (1 hour) David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists


    OCTOBER 27 DAY 5

  21. Q&A Panel #3 - (1 hour) David Clarke MD (Host) & Panelists
 
 

on demand access

Gain exclusive on-demand access to our healthcare conference for an entire year, with enduring credit until October 31, 2024. Expand your knowledge and stay informed with our flexible, convenient offering.

12 enduring cE/cme Hours

Enduring Continuing education credits available for physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. Learn more

 

29 Expert Speakers

These knowledgeable speakers will cover diverse topics ranging from diagnosing and treating PPD in various medical contexts to addressing challenges, such as trauma and psychosocial factors, while providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Unlock $200+ WORTH OF BONUSES

When you sign up today for our conference, you'll gain access to exclusive discounts on books, seminars, and courses offered by select speakers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your learning journey while saving money.

 
 

Testimonials

 
 
 

PRICING

We are pleased to offer two pricing options for our conference, which is open to everyone, including patients! Each pricing option provides access to the same valuable content and includes a Certificate of Completion. The only difference between the two options is whether or not you wish to receive credit.

 

Important Notice: Please be aware that the PPD Member Alliance and the
PPDA Thinkific page require separate logins.

CONFERENCE+ 12 enduring CE/CME HOURS

  • On-demand with enduring credit through Oct 31, 2024
  • Regular Price = $375
  • 30% Discount for PPDA Members. Click here to learn more.
 

CONFERENCE (NO CREDIT)

 

To apply the 30% off for members, please input the discount coupon code during checkout.

The discount coupon code can be found in your Welcome Email as well as under
the 'Members - Discounts and Benefits' tab in the navigation menu.

 
 

Bonuses

Enjoy over $200-worth of bonuses when you register today!

- 20% off our 2021 Conference: earn a Certificate of Completion without credit (up to $72 value)
- 10% off Cormendi Academy for first 3 months of membership ($53.70 value)
- 35% off Dr. David Schechter's online program The MindBody Healing Journey: A course that combines Dr. Schechter's knowledge with that of Justin Barker, Psy.D. a clinical psychologist and TMS expert ($69.65 value)
- $10 off one of Dr. Howard Schubiner’s books: Unlearn Your Pain or Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression ($10 value)

 

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FAQ

  • Our 2023 Conference is available on-demand. By purchasing, you will have access for one year through PPDAssociation.Thinkific.com/enrollments. Login using the email address you used to register. No need to download software.

  • This conference is OPEN TO ALL! Physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers across the US can get 12 CE/CME hours (with the accredited version). The conference is also open to chiropractors, physical therapists, healthcare administrators, and other healthcare professionals around the world A discounted version without credit is also available for anyone, including patients and students. Anyone who deals with chronic pain, chronic functional syndromes or medically unexplained symptoms will benefit from this conference.

  • Yes! Education about mindbody disorders (PPD) and understanding how and why the brain generates real physical symptoms is an important step toward recovery.* While our conference is designed for health professionals, the jargon will be minimized to make the information easy to understand for the general public.

    * Please note that you should first rule out serious medical conditions with your doctor before proceeding with an emotionally-focused approach.

    Our risk-free guarantee is that if you’re not satisfied with our conference then you can request a full refund by Nov 10th.

  • We will have all Q&A sessions recorded and available to watch on demand 24 hours after.

  • Please reach out to info@ppdassociation.org for any questions.

  •  Enjoy our conference or get your money back! Simply email info@PPDAssociation.org by Nov 10th to request a refund. A $25 processing fee applies to the 2023 Conference + 12 CE/CME hours, while the version without credit will receive a 100% full refund.