You’ve earned your reputation. Hands-on. Reliable. Effective.
But there’s a skill gap in chronic pain care that most clinicians don’t even know exists.
It’s not about your treatment techniques – those are solid.
It’s about the conversations that happen when techniques aren’t enough.
The research shows: 87% of chronic pain treatment failures are linked to communication breakdowns, not clinical skill deficits.
Most clinicians are excellent at what they do. Few are trained in what to say when what they do isn’t working.
That’s the gap, and it’s costing you patients, outcomes, and professional satisfaction.
Expert-led & research backed
Clinic ready tools
Earn CPD points
6 months access, updated regularly
When traditional treatment isn’t enough…
Your patient’s returns, your treatment plan stalls and emotions rise. Suddenly, you’re navigating territory they never taught you in university.
How do you respond when a patient says “nothing works”?
What do you say when they’re frustrated with slow progress?
How do you keep them engaged when they want to give up?
These aren’t clinical problems. They’re communication challenges.
And while you’ve spent years mastering your craft, no one taught you how to master these conversations.
It’s not your fault. It’s a training gap that affects 90% of practitioners.
But it’s also an opportunity.
Because the clinicians who do master these conversations?
They stand out.
Their patients stay engaged.
Their outcomes improve.
Their reputation and practice grow.
And there are a lot of patients who need this level of care.
3.6 million Australians live with Chronic Pain
Most of them don’t get the care they need.
Not enough clinicians know how to respond when things get tough.
That’s why we created CPM.
And this Masterclass is where it begins.
How it works - You've got 2 options
OPTION 1: The Masterclass
$97
60-minute expert training with Dr. Joshua Pate
Complete self-reflection workbook
6-month community access with monthly mini-labs
CPD points
Everything you need to transform difficult conversations
Perfect for: Clinicians who want immediate, practical tools they can use right away
$197
OPTION 2: Foundation Early Access
First 25 sign ups only
Everything in the Masterclass
Ongoing development
Structured peer learning and mentoring
Exclusive founding member community
Special early access pricing (limited time)
Perfect for: Clinicians ready for a practice wide upgrade and support to show you how
What’s included in the Masterclass?
Pain researcher. TEDx speaker. Senior Lecturer.
- Learn how to navigate stalled progress and emotional sessions using research-backed strategies
- Downloadable Self-Reflection Workbook to uncover blind spots and improve outcomes
- Introduction to key communication techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Timelining
- Explore two chronic pain case scenarios and how six different clinicians would approach them
- Access to The CPM Masterclass online community - ask us anything
- CPD applicable for the masterclass and your self-reflection work
- 6-months access - revisit the training and tools with up to the minute updates
What you’ll learn inside the Masterclass
Skip the extra theory, gain practical solutions that stop second-guessing, rescue tricky cases, and keep patients coming back.
In a focused 60-minute session, Dr Joshua Pate, PhD, uses six real-world clinician profiles to show how small, research-backed tweaks in language and planning boost outcomes without a complete overhaul.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
When you hit a roadblock with traditional techniques
How to shift from passive treatment to active recovery so patients stop waiting to be fixed and start working with you.
When patients shut down or push back
Use Motivational Interviewing strategies to reduce resistance and build real trust.
When the patient’s story spirals and time slips away
Use Timelining to keep the conversation focused and the session productive.
When the session feels flat or tense
Stay grounded and connected with a simple, repeatable communication framework you can rely on.
When something feels off and you’re second-guessing your approach
Learn how structured self-reflection leads to stronger clinical reasoning and decisions that stick.
When you feel stuck doing the same thing over and over
How six clinicians respond to the same case, pick up new tools for your next session.
Walk away with tools you can apply in your very next session.
Your Masterclass Tools
- Self-reflection workbook – Complete implementation guide
- Recorded workshop – How to implement SR into your practice as a powerful clinical tool, not just fluffy nice to know
- Online group access – ask an expert anything
- Monthly mini-labs – a live session run in the online group, hear the latest developments in pain management
Here’s what usually happens after training...
You learn new strategies. You’re excited to try them. Then Monday morning arrives with a complex case, and you default to what you’ve always done.
Research shows that 87% of newly learned communication skills fade within weeks without structured practice and feedback.
That’s why the most successful clinicians don’t just learn once – they commit to ongoing skill development.
The Masterclass will shift how you handle conversations.
The CPM Foundation will shift how you practice.
If you’re looking for a structured, interactive way to grow your clinical communication skills and apply them in real consults with complex pain cases – the CPM Foundation is where to start. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing it differently, with the right tools and ongoing support.
- It’s structured: Three training modules build on the Masterclass
- It’s practical: All tools are clinic-ready
- It’s supported: Peer group, case session, and live integration
- It’s evolving: As part of the CPM community, you’ll stay connected to the latest research and clinical approaches – without having to chase updates yourself. We bring it to you and help you apply it in real time.
Early Access Details:
- Limited to first 25 clinicians
- Special founding member pricing
- Direct input into program development
- Priority access to future CPM resources
This early access opportunity won’t be available once we reach 25 members.
The evidence: why self-reflection, peer review, and supervision change the game
One-off learning fades fast.
An implementation study found that 87% of clinicians lose newly learned communication skills within weeks when they practise in isolation.
Flying solo creates four hidden risks:
- Knowledge decay – techniques slip, old habits creep back.
- Confidence–competence gap – you feel fine until a complex case exposes the cracks.
- Ethical blind spots – no outside eyes to challenge routine decisions.
- Outdated practice – you keep doing what worked ten years ago while the evidence moves on.
Structured peer review flips the script.
On validated supervision scales it scores a 79% effectiveness rating, boosting clinical reasoning, reducing burnout, and measurably improving patient outcomes.¹
“Clinical supervision worked best when it focused on professional skill development and the supervisor had the right relational skills.”
– Snowdon et al., Clinical Supervision Research
Feedback isn’t judgment, it’s performance insurance. Clinicians who embrace supervised reflection are already setting a new standard in persistent-pain care. Hesitate, and you blend into the crowd.
(¹ Aggregate of allied-health supervision studies, 2021–24.)
Meet Your Presenter
Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD
Pain researcher. Senior lecturer. TEDx speaker. Children’s book author.
Josh is one of the clearest, most compelling voices in modern pain science education.
He’s spent the last decade exploring how pain is understood, taught, and treated starting with kids, but relevant to all ages. His research includes the development of the COPI (Concept of Pain Inventory), and his work has featured in TEDx, TED-Ed, and global pain education projects.
In this Masterclass, Josh brings academic depth and practical experience to the conversations clinicians are having every day the hard ones.
You’ll walk away with research-backed tools and a new lens on how communication shapes outcomes.
This is for you if:
- You’re confident in your treatment skills, but know communication is where things can fall apart
- You’ve had patients disengage, push back, or get emotional and you’re not sure how to handle it
- You want to feel more supported, especially with chronic pain cases that are not linear
- You’re ready to stand out for the way you connect, not just the way you treat
- You believe better outcomes come from better conversations
This isn’t for you if:
- You’re not open to adjusting how you communicate
- You believe clinical results are purely about techniques, not relationships
- You’re not ready to explore how your habits or mindset impact your outcomes
Learn the benefits of:
Motivational Interviewing
Shift from explaining your plan to drawing out your patient’s reasons for change. Adapted specifically for chronic pain care.
Self-Reflection
The key to clinical maturity. Learn how to examine your own habits and patterns so you can improve outcomes without burning out.
Timelining
Structure for complex patient stories. Help patients make sense of their journey and stay engaged in the process.
Which path is right for you?
$97
Option 1: Masterclass
Master the Missing Communication Skills
Expert training with Dr. Joshua Pate, comprehensive self-reflection workbook, recorded workshop on implementing SR as a clinical tool, 6-month online community with monthly mini-labs, and direct CPM team support.
Perfect if you: Want immediate tools and need communication strategies for patients who suffer from chronic pain.
$97
$197
Option 2: Join the CPM Foundation
Add to your clinic toolkit + support
Perfect for clinicians who want a practice upgrade, access to the latest research.
Everything from the Masterclass
PLUS exclusive founding member benefits:
- 3 additional expert lessons on Pain Neuroscience Education, Systematic Patient Interviews, and Building Trust Through Active Listening
- 1:1 mentoring and supervision access – Personal guidance from CPM experts when you need it most
- Real-life case study observations – Watch expert supervision sessions and learn from actual patient interactions
- Optional case presentations – Bring your own challenging cases to the group when you’re ready (completely optional)
- Patient referral network access – Priority access to patients who suffer from chronic pain referred through the CPM network (after a level of training has been completed )
- Lifetime founding member benefits – 50% discount on all future CPM programs forever (worth thousands over your career)
What this means for you:
Transform your entire practice approach to working with patients who suffer from chronic pain. You’ll have the communication skills, the team support, the expert mentorship, and the patient referral network to become the go-to clinician in your community.
$197
FAQs
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I’m a busy clinician - how long will this take?”
The live masterclass is 60 minutes. Straight afterwards you’ll receive a recorded 30-minute self-reflection workshop and a downloadable workbook so you can consolidate the learning whenever you have time. Join The CPM Foundation and you’ll have six-month access to the online modules and peer-review calls dip in and out as it suits your schedule.
Will I earn CPD points?
Yes. You can claim point for the masterclass and the work you do within the portal for the 6 months.
What if I can’t attend live?
No problem. The session is recorded and uploaded to your portal within 24 hours along with the reflection workshop. You’ll have six-month access to replay, pause, and revisit whenever you like.
I’m not a physiotherapist can I still join?
Absolutely. While the content is framed for hands-on clinicians, any allied-health professional treating people who suffer from persistent pain: osteopaths, chiropractors, exercise physiologists, and more will gain from the communication and reflective-practice tools.
Peer review sounds intimidating - do I have to present cases?
You set the pace. The CPM Foundation runs coach-led sessions focused on learning, not judgement. Listening only is welcome until you’re comfortable sharing.
What tech do I need?
Just Zoom and a modern web browser. The community and course portal work on any laptop, tablet, or phone no extra software required.
How exactly does The CPM Foundation differ from the stand-alone masterclass?
Think of the masterclass as the starter kit: a 60-minute strategy session, a guided reflection workshop, and a workbook.
The CPM Foundation adds the complete Intro course, six-month community access, structured peer-review calls, and live supervision turning ideas into everyday practice.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Watch the masterclass in full. If you don’t leave with at least one practical change you can use in your very next consult, email us within seven days and we’ll refund your fee, no hoops, no hard feelings.
Features
Free Group
$0
Masterclass
$97
The CPM Foundation
Best Value
$197
Core Training
Bite size tips and periodic mini labs in Facebook group
The Masterclass
Masterclass
3 Lessons
Self-reflections workshop
Self-reflections workbook
Online Community
Resource Library
Live Support
Community ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions
CPD Points
Mentoring 1:1
Monthly Peer Reviews
Real patient case study
6 months
6 months
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Upcoming masterclass 50% off CPM HUB
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Free Group
$0
Core Training
Bite size tips and periodic mini labs in Facebook group
Self Reflection workshop
Self Refection workbook
Resource Library
Online Community
Live Support
CPD Points
Mentoring 1:1
Monthly Peer Review sessions
Real patient case study
Access to material
BONUS
Upcoming masterclass 50% off CPM HUB
(First 25 sign ups)
Masterclass
$97
Core Training
The Masterclass
Self-reflections workshop
Self-reflections workbook
Resource Library
Online Community
Live Support
In the community ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions
CPD Points
Mentoring 1:1
Monthly Peer Review sessions
Real patient case study
Access to material
6 months
BONUS
Upcoming masterclass 50% off CPM HUB
(First 25 sign ups)
Intro Course
Best Value
$197
Core Training
Masterclass and 3 Lessons
Self-reflections workshop
Self-reflections workbook
Online Community
Live support
CPD Points
Mentoring 1:1
Monthly Peer Review sessions
Real patient case study
Access to material
6 months
BONUS
Upcoming masterclass 50% off CPM HUB
(First 25 sign ups)
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