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Ari Weinzweig Co-founder of Zingerman's seated at a table with a laptop and colorful balloons in the background. with dr.Afton Hassett at the launch of her book Chronic Pain Reset.

Read about some of Afton's work above - just click & learn more
about her research in pain management…

…or her latest contributions as an invited guest contributor, below.

Afton’s Guest Contributions in Chronic Pain Research National Podcasts & Webinars

Navigating Arthritis Together
The way you respond to pain can affect the way you experience it.
Learn the psychology behind pain from renowned pain psychologist Afton Hassett, Psy.D. and techniques that can help rewire your brain for better pain relief.
Also, get coping strategies and advice from people who truly understand chronic pain.

RESET Podcast:
Gratitude and the Positive Piggy Bank

“Relax the mind, look for the good, and discover the reasons to be grateful.”

— AFTON HASSETT

Gratitude Positive Piggy Bank Reset Podcast Alt Text

Humorous. A row of small pig, sheep, dog, and duck figurines lined up on a surface.

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A close-up of Granddog Jefe lying down on a couch, with expressive eyes. The text overlay says, "Appreciate everyday beauty" at the top and "Jefe's expressive eyes take my breath away" at the bottom.

A JOYFUL woman wearing a straw hat with a red band, raising her arms in a sunflower field, with soap bubbles floating around, and a background of green trees.

FRIENDSHIP. Group of four women smiling for a selfie.

A MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE about a 30-second centration break, encouraging deep breathing and positive thoughts for well-being. The quote is set against a light blue background with text in black and italics.

Two FRIENDS outdoors painting on easels and laughing, with a motivational quote about planning weekly activities for managing chronic pain.

BEAUTY. Sunset visible over Lake Michigan at Harbor Springs, Michigan, with silhouetted grasses and foliage in the foreground.

MICHIGAN MEDICINE TEAM dining together in a restaurant with a city view in the background during evening time, with city lights visible outside.

SLEEP. A woman with curly hair sleeping peacefully on a white pillow in bed, with sunlight shining through a window behind her.

MINDFULNESS. A slide titled '30-Second Centering Break' with instructions for a mindfulness exercise, advising to take a cleansing breath and recall a joyful moment in life.

BEAUTY. Close-up of vibrant pink peony flowers in a garden, with green leaves and some sunlight highlighting the petals.

MEDITATION. A calming blue background with instructions for a 30-second centering break, guiding to focus on breath by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, with additional tips for dismissing distracting thoughts.

LOVE. A scientific quote about how holding a loved one's hand can reduce pain in women but not men, citing a 2020 study from Reddan et al. in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

EXERCISE. A woman walking on a tree-lined path during sunset, with her hands on her head. Text overlay promotes walking 10 steps a day to improve chronic pain.

Afton Hassett Chronic Pain Reset Instagram

KINDNESS. Three people sitting on a bench in front of a wall displaying numerous photographs of diverse people, with a quote about the importance of listening and kindness.

Afton brings unique insights at the interface of cognition, emotion, and health. Her past consulting work has focused on innovative assessment strategies, behavioral self-management, digital health, and personalized medicine.

New directions include resilience-based approaches to employee health, creating a positive and empowering culture, and addressing chronic pain in most any circumstance.

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