Stress and Pancreatitis Connection
In this Mission: Cure patient education webinar, internationally recognized neuropsychologist and stress expert Dr. Amy Serin explores how stress impacts people living with chronic pancreatitis.
Dr. Serin explains how stress works in the brain and body. The focus of the webinar is to:
- Deepen understanding of what stress is and how it shows up in the body
- Recognize how stress may influence pancreatitis symptoms and pain
- And share science-backed strategies to manage stress and improve quality of life
Dr. Serin introduces powerful approaches that go beyond talk therapy, covering tools designed to support the nervous system and activities that can help reduce and potentially prevent chronic stress. These are especially relevant for people managing long-term health challenges.
You’ll also hear from Patti Cordaro, a chronic pancreatitis patient who shares her personal experience working with Dr. Serin to manage stress and improve quality of life.
Key Topics from the Webinar
- What is stress and how stress works in the brain and body
- Understanding the stress switch scale and your default stress mode
- The connection between stress and pancreatitis symptoms
- Practical, research-backed coping tools and healthy habits
- Live Q&A
Amy Serin, PhD, BCN
Dr. Amy Serin is an internationally recognized neuropsychologist, stress expert, and parent of two boys with PRSS1 genetic pancreatitis. She is the founder of Serin Centers, author of The Stress Switch, and inventor of the first wireless bilateral stimulation device for stress relief.
Webinar Resources
Blogs on Stress by Dr. Serin:
You’ve Been Dealing With Stress All Wrong, According to Neuroscience
How to Tell If Stress Is the Culprit Behind Your Sleepless Nights
All Serin Center blogs on Stress, EMDR, & Neurofeedback
Find an EMDR Therapist
EMDR International Association Therapist Directory
Find a Neurofeedback Practitioner
The International Society for Neuroregulation and Research Provider Directory
Bilateral Stimulation Tabs
Dharma Dr Bilateral Stimulation Tabs
Dharma Dr Blog
Contact Dr. Serin’s Office here
Accessing the Webinar Recording
For those who couldn’t attend the live session, the recorded webinar is a valuable resource. We recommend this educational video for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating stress and chronic illness.
Explore More Resources
Looking for more support and information?
Mission: Cure offers a growing library of free webinars and tools to help people living with chronic or recurrent pancreatitis manage symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
Check out our past webinars featuring experts in pain management, nutrition, mental health, and more
Browse our pain management resources for tips, strategies, and research-backed approaches to navigating pancreatitis-related pain
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or looking for new strategies, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help.
Help Us Improve Future Resources
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