What is Unlearning pain ?
When pain becomes chronic or frequently returns, it can leave us feeling powerless and without solutions. This approach to chronic pain empowers you to differentiate between structural and neuroplastic pain, decode how the brain interprets pain signals, and uncover the emotional factors often at the root of persistent pain. By applying a scientific methodology and deepening your understanding of the mind-body connection, you’ll learn how to break the cycle of pain and reclaim control over your well-being.
Experience a transformative shift in how you perceive mind-body syndromes, learn to recognize and mitigate the impacts of fear on the brain and body and unlearn your pain.
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What you’ll learn
Assessment
Differentiating between structural and functional pain
Education
Understanding the principles of pain and mechanisms that perpetuates it
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Rewire pain circuits by mitigating the impacts of fear on the brain and body
Emotional Awareness Expression Therapy
Bringing awareness to emotional aspects at the source of body symptoms, and how to handle them
Bringing movement
Soft remobilization using gentle and small movements with a guided attention, through the tools of the Feldenkrais Method
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What kind of support does Unlearning pain offer?
Experience a transformative shift in how you perceive mind-body syndromes, learn to recognize and mitigate the impacts of fear on the brain and body and unlearn your pain.
When pain becomes chronic or frequently returns, it can leave us feeling powerless and without solutions.
Who are Unlearning pain sessions for?
This practice is for you if you've been struggling with chronic pain for any amount of time, whether at the following of a life accident or not, and have tried different therapies with little success. If you are eager for solutions that address pain beyond mere management—seeking a path to live pain-free and understanding the role of stress in your susceptibility to chronic conditions.
What can we work on through Unlearning pain?
This practice can help in cases of : Anxiety / chronic abdominal pain and spasms / chronic arm or leg pain* / chronic back pain and spasms* / chronic neck pain / chronic tendonitis / repetitive strain injury (RSI) / complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) / depression / dizziness (including PPPD & MmDS) / face pain* / fibromyalgia / insomnia / brain fog / irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) / painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis) / pelvic floor dysfunction / POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) / temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) / tension and migraine headaches / post-concussion syndrome / tinnitus (ringing or distortion in the ears) / burning mouth syndrome / vulvodynia / coccydynia / some people with neuropathic pain / trigeminal neuralgia and other neuralgias / post-exertional malaise and chronic fatigue (ME/CFS) / some people who are told their chronic pain is due to Hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) / conversion disorders / functional neurological disorders / plantar fasciitis...
How does a Unlearning pain session unfold?
The nature of pain a neural circuit disorders, chronic pain assessment, pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), provocative testing, graded exposure, the nature of emotions and their relationship to pain, emotional expression and awareness therapy (EAET).
What session options are available for Unlearning pain?
The current booking options are 1 session (60 EUR) and 3 sessions (180 EUR).
The listed teaching languages for this offer are French, English, Spanish, Danish, Flemish.
Benefits
In this programme
Individualized guidance
Receive hands-on and verbal support shaped around your situation and questions.
Support recovery and comfort
Explore gentler options that can reduce strain and improve how you move through discomfort.
Strengthen relational resources
Support confidence, regulation, and participation through clearer self-contact and social presence.
Pacing adapted to you
Work at a rhythm that respects your history, comfort, and current capacity.
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Practical
What facilities does Forest Lighthouse offer?
The centre includes two changing rooms, a small coffee and tea area, a kitchen for breaks, and a library with many books on movement, learning, and somatic practices. Mats and basic equipment are available on site.
How do I get to Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is located in Forest, Brussels, and is easy to reach by public transport, including tram 82 and bus 50. For detailed directions, please see the Visit page.
How accessible is the centre?
The main hall, Canopy Hall, currently requires taking stairs. The ground-floor studio is accessible for wheelchair users. If you need specific access support, please contact us in advance.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to bring water and a notebook if you would like to take notes.
What kind of movement should I expect?
Depending on the activity, the work may happen on the floor, seated, standing, or in motion. The exact format is described on each event page.
When should I arrive?
We aim to begin activities on time, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early.
Can I come on my own?
Yes, absolutely. Many participants come on their own. You are also welcome to bring a friend.
Where can I park my bike?
You can park your bike at the entrance of the building.
General
What is Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is a centre for somatic and neurosomatic education in Brussels. We explore embodied learning through movement, perception, cognition, and emotional awareness. Our aim is to create the right conditions for learning so each person can discover and develop their abilities through direct experience.
What kinds of classes and trainings do you offer?
We organise workshops, regular classes, private sessions, and professional training programmes. These activities explore different approaches to embodied learning and movement, often with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners.
Who are the events and activities for?
Most activities are open to beginners unless stated otherwise. Somatic education is not about performance or flexibility. It is about learning through attention and exploration, at your own pace. If you have an injury or a particular condition, please let us know in advance.
Payment
What payment options do you offer?
Registration and payment usually happen online. If needed, we can also help you directly at the studio.
Are there extra fees and what is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms vary depending on the activity. Please check the event page for the details that apply.
What if a workshop is full?
You can ask to join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.
Do you offer reduced rates?
If you are unemployed or in financial difficulty, you can contact us to request a reduced rate. Supporting documentation may be requested.
Can I receive an invoice?
Yes. If you need an invoice for professional or administrative purposes, please let us know.