Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW

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Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW Executive Director of the Pain Psychology Center
Co-Author of“The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook”

09/19/2026

This is so cool to see. 🥹

The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook is now available in Japanese and Polish, with Estonian and Dutch versions coming later this year, and a completed Spanish translation with the release date still to come.

Five translated versions — and we would love for this to keep growing.

If you’re interested in helping bring the workbook to another language and potentially authoring a translated version, please reach out. We want to continue supporting people who can help make this work accessible in more places, to more people, in more languages.

So… what language should be next? 🌎

One week ago tomorrow, we officially launched Pain Psychology Centre UK in London. 🤍Still taking it all in. So grateful ...
09/11/2026

One week ago tomorrow, we officially launched Pain Psychology Centre UK in London. 🤍

Still taking it all in. So grateful for everyone who came, celebrated with us, and helped bring this moment to life.

More soon — I think this one deserves a proper Substack. ✨

08/31/2026

The human side of making the conference promo video 😂

Sometimes your brain is in 47 different places, talking suddenly feels like an Olympic sport, and apparently saying a few coherent sentences about something you’re genuinely excited about requires… several attempts.

I have a hard time only sharing the polished version of things. There’s always a much more awkward, funky, very human version happening behind the scenes.

And if you can laugh at it, you might as well share it. 🙃

08/19/2026

Obviously, there’s more to this story. But sometimes I think it’s important to stop here for a minute instead of immediately adding a “but.”

Sometimes something can feel blaming, even when that isn’t the intention. And sometimes naming that is enough for the moment.

08/18/2026

Countdown to the launch of Pain Psychology Centre UK…because of napkins

Eight years ago, I joined the Pain Psychology Center, never imagining just how profoundly it would shape my life.It beca...
07/26/2026

Eight years ago, I joined the Pain Psychology Center, never imagining just how profoundly it would shape my life.

It became so much more than a workplace. It became a place where I grew as a clinician, educator, author, and leader. It introduced me to extraordinary colleagues, lifelong friendships, and the privilege of walking alongside over 500 incredible humans on their healing journeys. For that, I will always be grateful.

Today, I’m so excited to share what’s next.

On September 1, 2026, I’ll officially launch Pain Psychology Centre UK.

This was an idea that became a reality over the past year. Built alongside an incredible UK-based founding team, Pain Psychology Centre UK is dedicated to helping people recover from chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms while fostering a compassionate, evidence-informed community for both clients and clinicians across the UK. Together, we’re building a practice rooted in collaboration, compassion, and the belief that recovery is possible.

To celebrate, we’re hosting two launch events:

🥂 An intimate in-person launch celebration in London — only 10 spots remain!!

🌍 A virtual launch celebration — open to attendees from anywhere in the world.

If you’d like to celebrate this next chapter with us, both event links are in my bio.

To everyone who has encouraged me, challenged me, supported me, collaborated with me, or trusted me with your care…thank you. Your belief in this work has made this next chapter possible, and I can’t wait to welcome you to Pain Psychology Centre UK.

While this chapter begins in the UK, my hope remains the same as it has always been: to help more people discover that recovery is possible.

🤍

P.S. On this Friday’s Substack, I’ll be sharing the story behind why I decided to build Pain Psychology Centre UK, what this journey has looked like behind the scenes, and the vision that has guided it from the very beginning. I hope you’ll tune in recovery

I’m excited to be speaking at the ATNS 2026 Conference! I’ll be presenting on “Safety is a Privilege: What Neuroplastic ...
07/13/2026

I’m excited to be speaking at the ATNS 2026 Conference! I’ll be presenting on “Safety is a Privilege: What Neuroplastic Pain Care Must Understand About Race, Trust, and Threat” and joining an incredible lineup of experts advancing the field of neuroplastic symptom treatment.

Early Bird Registration has been extended through July 26, so there’s still time to register at the discounted rate. If you’re interested in the latest research, practical clinical insights, and connecting with a community dedicated to transforming care for neuroplastic symptoms, you don’t want to miss this!

Register today! (Link in bio.)

07/08/2026

I asked a doctor, a PT, a coach, and a few therapists who work with neuroplastic symptoms to say “Can we get curious about that sensation?” in different tones.

The assignment was simple.

The results were...not.

Still unclear why Charlie was yelling at me.

I’ve seen firsthand how important education and understanding can be for people navigating chronic symptoms and recovery...
06/23/2026

I’ve seen firsthand how important education and understanding can be for people navigating chronic symptoms and recovery.

As one of the newest board members of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS), I’m proud to be part of a movement helping more patients and clinicians better understand neuroplastic symptoms and the path toward recovery.

That’s why I’m excited to see continue to expand its work with a refreshed look and a renewed focus on making evidence-based information easier to access and understand.

Same mission. Same commitment to helping patients and clinicians. Looking forward to what’s ahead.



Website: https://neuroplastic.org/

Read, listen, follow my stubstack 🙂 see today’s’ post! And if you listen to my voiceover you MIGHT get some giggling enj...
05/12/2026

Read, listen, follow my stubstack 🙂 see today’s’ post! And if you listen to my voiceover you MIGHT get some giggling enjoyment in retelling a hilarious (funny now, not the ) story.

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