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The Art of Suffering: New Concepts on Neuroinflammation Emotional Challenges and Holistic Treatments

John Faber, MD
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate lateral pain pathways from medial suffering pathways by identifying their key neuroanatomic structures and functional roles in emotional and physical distress.

  • Apply an empathic, brain-based listening framework to assess suffering (e.g., helplessness, dread, despair) beyond traditional DSM-based symptom classification in clinical encounters.

  • Integrate neuroinflammation, reward circuitry, and descending inhibitory pathway concepts to formulate more comprehensive, individualized treatment approaches that include holistic and non-invasive interventions.

  • Evaluate emerging measurement tools for suffering and psychological pain to inform follow-up care and track clinical progress over time.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is for participants to gain a more sophisticated, brain-based framework for understanding suffering by integrating neuroinflammation, neuroanatomic pain pathways, and empathic listening beyond traditional diagnostic models. This enhanced perspective supports future clinical growth by improving assessment, therapeutic decision-making, and the ability to translate complex neuroscience into compassionate, effective patient care.

Description

This workshop explores the emerging science of neuroinflammation, pain, and emotional suffering, moving beyond traditional psychiatric labels to a brain-based, integrative understanding of distress. Participants will examine how neuroanatomic pathways, immune and inflammatory processes, and disrupted reward and inhibitory circuits contribute to suffering, including feelings of helplessness, despair, and chronic pain. The course integrates current neurobiological models with empathic clinical listening, measurement tools for suffering, and evidence-informed holistic and non-invasive interventions. Practical strategies are provided to translate complex neuroscience into compassionate, actionable care for patients and to support clinician resilience.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

John Faber, MD
Jay Faber, MD, is a double board-certified psychiatrist in both adult as well as adult/child adolescent psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Faber has been forensically trained at the University of The California Institute of Psychiatry Law. Over the years, Dr. Faber has found it necessary to expand his clinical training such that there is a better understanding of the brain-body connection. To address this very important area, Dr. Faber has received further training at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is now board certified in metabolic medicine from this institution. Recently, Dr. Faber completed his master’s fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the prestigious George Washington University. With this information, Dr. Faber has been able to radically advance his practice such that he can treat hormonal, inflammatory, toxic, dietary, and metabolic problems to help the brain function at its best level. Furthermore, Dr. Faber has integrated a more holistic approach using vitamins/minerals, supplements, mind-body therapies, and medications in a synchronous manner to help improve focus, mood, decision-making, memory, and most importantly, overall quality of life. Along with his academic endeavors, Dr. Faber has written a book, Escape: Rehab Your Brain to Stay Out of the Legal System. The book focuses on those individuals involved in the legal system and what they can do to stay out of that system in the future. Looking ahead, Dr. Faber is looking at writing at least 2 other books on topics focusing on leadership, self-direction, and brain integration. While spending time writing, Dr. Faber has also been requested to speak to distinguished societies. In 2017, Dr. Faber spoke on the topic of SPECT Scans, Neuroimaging, and the legal system at the National College of DUI Defense Summer Conference. The event was held at the renowned Harvard Law School. In addition to his medical work, Dr. Faber runs a non-profit organization, The Faber Ryan Youth Foundation. This outreach mission-focused group connects with inner-city young adults interested in performing arts and teaches them pertinent leadership character-building skills. With the magical combination of artistic talent and sound personal development, these teens will be more equipped to take their passion to the next level.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Amen Clinics