hope, help, healing

Help for those struggling with pain & other health challenges

In Person - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 12:15 p.m in Bryan, Texas

Chronic Pain Support Group

  • If you live with chronic pain, you may feel as if no one understands what you’re going through.
  • Sharing similar struggles can help you feel less isolated and alone.
  • Learn information and strategies to help you manage and take control of your pain.
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"We work to empower those caught in the grip of chronic pain and other health challenges”

Debbie Murphy - founder

Debbie Murphy – founder

Pain management coaching clients:

"I thought I was going to be broken forever. But now I’m whole again.
I still have pain but you have taught me how to live at peace with who I am now.
And the pain doesn’t lead my life - I do.”

"Thank you again for the passion you share for helping me on this journey back to a healthier person. You are truly amazing."

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Complimentary Coaching Consultation

Just need someone to talk to about your health struggles, pain management, or wellness challenges?  Overwhelmed trying to manage all the moving parts of your health issues?  We’ve been there.  Click below to sign up for a free 30 minute visit to explore if health coaching is the solution.

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Health & Wellness Coaching

Medical appointment after appointment, looking for answers, wishing someone would stop long enough to listen?  Our team of health and wellness coaches will slow down, let you catch your breath, and listen.  We can assist you in self-managing your health and your interactions with your health providers.

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Medical Family Therapy

Struggling with your emotions or relationships due to your new or chronic health challenges?  Jim Murphy, the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (and 2x cancer “thriver”) on our team can help you (and your family members) work on your emotional/behavioral and relational health in a collaborative way that supports your role in your medical decisions.

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Support Groups

Are you feeling all alone in your situation?  Need encouragement, people who understand, and a hope-giving community to help you accomplish your health goals?  Online Health Thrivers and Chronic Pain support groups are available for people like you.

 

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Our Founder's Journey

Debbie Murphy’s journey from 21 years of chronic pain to gaining control of her suffering has prepared her to build a team of professionals, serving Texas and beyond, dedicated to helping those struggling with pain and other health & wellness issues. 

Experience

You may have already experienced quite a variety of treatment modalities in your journey towards wellness and control of pain.  We understand those who struggle to maintain hope and purpose as they seek to manage their overwhelming pain and health challenges.

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Training

Each member of our team is either a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (trained through Pain Coach Academy — a National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching approved training program).  We’re busy using our knowledge, skills, and preparation in helping #PainThrivers and others with health challenges.

 

In addition, Jim Murphy, LMFT has his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy degree.  As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (TX) and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy’s Family Therapists in Healthcare Network, Jim is available to help provide individual counseling, marriage or family therapy for those (and their loved ones) who are struggling with personal or relational challenges related to their health.

Credentials

The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) oversees the certification process of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches with training programs, a certification exam developed with the National Board of Medical Examiners, and ongoing support to help us excel in coaching roles.  All of our current clinicians are Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches.

Pain Coach Academy (PCA) is an NBHWC appoved coach training program. In addition to their NBHWC accredited Health and Wellness Coach training program, PCA offers an Advanced Pain Coach Training course for additional training in helping those struggling with chronic/complex pain challenges.  Debbie Murphy has completed this course and has earned the Certified Advanced Pain Coach credential.

Jim Murphy is a clinical fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), active in AAMFT’s Family Therapists in Healthcare Network, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas (#201856).
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Help

We’re ready to work with you or your loved ones, helping them manage their pain and other health challenges.  Contact us and we can explore how we can assist in finding hope, health, and healing.

Community Pain Network

Do you want to change the world of healthcare in how pain is understood, experienced, and treated?  We are involved in launching a collaborative network of people with lived experience with pain, medical personnel, researchers, and community members in order to expand the understanding of the world of pain — from a physical-only perspective to one where whole-body care is understood and provided.  Join us at https://communitypainnetwork.org

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