In March 2020, Melissa Geraghty, PsyD—a...

Alt Text: Got Pain? Learn more here. Dr. Melissa Geraghty presents Empowered Relief.
Event: Empowered Relief™
Where: Zoom
When: 02.15.23 at 5pm Central Time
Registration: https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/store
ONLY 10 SPOTS PER CLASS!
Empowered Relief™ is an...
Alt Image text: MacKenzie Strong. Close-up picture of a young woman looking off into the distance, wearing a hat.
I have known MacKenzie for many years as we are both part of the (very) complex medical patient community. She is a wonderful young woman with a heart of gold.
This year,...
Image Alt Text: Empowered Relief Testimonial: "The binaural audio alone was worth the class. I loved it! And for everyone who can't see a pain therapist weekly, the class gets right to the heart of what they can work on to deal with their pain."
As someone with multiple chronic pain conditions as...
If you didn't make it to the Live webinar on Tuesday, no worries! The recording is now available on YouTube:
Living mentally well with chronic pain conditions

In December, I shared my experience of Long COVID with the U.S. Pain Foundation. Here is the article that was written:
The Unknowns of Long COVID and its Impact on Chronic Pain
3 years ago today I had neurosurgery.
It feels like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time. I forgot the date was coming up and I am caught off guard. All the feels.
#TetheredCord #NEISvoid #MEspine #RareDisease #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #SpinalCordInjury
“Self-management is the number one, most important part of the multidisciplinary model because medications may help some, but not completely, and we’re living day to day with pain that goes up and down." (From U.S. Pain Foundation's article bit.ly/3BxCNy3)
Join me tomorrow...
Hustle culture can make us feel like we can't take a break. That if we take a break, we will fall behind.
Let's take a moment to remind ourselves that our brains (and bodies) do need breaks from the constant go go GO!
Even the shortest of breaks can be restorative, can reinvigorate your...
The interesting thing about listening to your body with chronic illness is sometimes it's:
"I acknowledge you and will make some needed accommodations in this moment, AND I'm going to keep pushing because this event/work is important/worth it."
If I always listened to what my body wanted, I...

Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. It was developed at Stanford University.
Here's how you will benefit:
- You will learn about the science of pain and what you can do to help yourself.
- You will gain...
Join me Monday, September 26th at 1pm Central Time.
Please allot for ~2 hours and 15 minutes for this Zoom class.
ONLY 12 SPOTS PER CLASS!
Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. It was developed at...
Had the opportunity to medically review this most important article on migraine and suicide.
Event: Empowered Relief™
Where: Zoom
When: 09.26.22 at 1pm Central Time
Registration: https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/store
ONLY 12 SPOTS PER CLASS!
Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. It was...
Join me for Empowered Relief™!
When: Monday, September 26th at 1pm Central Time.
Where: LIVE Zoom class (2 hours and 15 minutes)
ONLY 12 SPOTS PER CLASS!
Register here: https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/store
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Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based,...
I am a complex medical patient and a pain psychologist.
I get it.
Join me for a Live 2hr 15min Zoom class to learn pain management skills.
Register today to reserve your spot!
https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/store
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Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain...
Is your adolescent or young adult diagnosed with an eating disorder or do you think they have one?
Do you want to learn more about eating disorders but don’t have the time for a Live online course or to read thick books?
Look no further!
The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents...
We’ve seen it firsthand. Eating disorders are on the rise. When a family faces this diagnosis, parents may feel overwhelmed, helpless, and don’t know where to begin.
Parents may scour the internet for information, purchase multiple books that collect dust on their shelves, but often...
"Dr. G saved my daughters life. Her kind and blunt ways were just what my daughter needed. My daughter totally trusted her with her life and Dr. G made her see she is so much more than her eating disorder.”
Parents--I can support you too!
Learn about eating disorders. Lean on a community...
Check out this article to learn more:
https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/blog/what-parents-can-do-to-promote-body-acceptance
Parents– It’s time to take action. Eating disorders wait for no one.
Oftentimes an eating disorder diagnosis is overwhelming and downright scary. The eating disorder will convince your adolescent or young adult that they don’t need treatment, that they are fine, and that...