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Practical training for clinicians who work where mental and physical health meet.
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Workshop · June 19, 2026 · 3 CECs
From Pain to Function: Understanding and Treating Pediatric Chronic Pain
A practical workshop for mental health professionals.
The research on pediatric chronic pain is clear: psychological intervention works. .This workshop gives you the neuroscience, the framework, and the practical tools to work with these cases confidently.
Led by Dr. Stella Dentakos, PhD, C.Psych, Clinical and Health psychologist, founder of Whole Kids Health, and staff psychologist at SickKids.
You'll leave with the ability to:
Explain the neuroscience of chronic pain to kids and families in plain language
Identify the psychological and environmental factors driving pain-related disability
Apply CBT, ACT, and functional restoration approaches with young clients
Support return to school, daily routines, and meaningful activity
Coach parents and address the barriers that stall treatment
Format: Virtual workshop via Zoom
Date: June 19, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Consultation Group · July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. and Oct. 23, 2026 · 6 CECs
Pediatric Chronic Pain and Somatic Symptoms Consultation Group
Case-based learning for clinicians navigating complex presentations.
An interactive, small-group consultation experience for clinicians working with youth experiencing chronic pain and persistent somatic symptoms. Each session is case-based and guided by practicing pediatric health psychologists, bringing evidence-based approaches to the real cases on your caseload.
Led by Dr. Stella Dentakos, PhD, C.Psych, Clinical and Health psychologist, and Dr. Elizabeth Wanstall, PhD, C.Psych, Clinical, Health, and Neuropsychologist.
Format: Small group consultation via Zoom
Dates: Fridays: July 10, August 14, September 25, October 23, 2026 | Time: 9:30–11:00 AM EST
How We Teach.
Every Learning Hub program is built around one principle: that good clinical training should change what you do on Monday morning, not just what you know.
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Short, focused sessions built around applied strategies you can use right away. Ideal for clinicians looking to build specific skills efficiently.
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Small-group, case-based discussions guided by clinicians who work in pediatric health psychology every day. Bring your real cases. Leave with real direction.
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Deeper, structured learning on complex topics - health anxiety, chronic illness, medical stress, and the presentations that don't fit neatly into one box.
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Can't find what you need in our current offerings? We design and deliver training directly to clinics, schools, hospitals, and community organizations (Learn more).
Why We Created the Learning Hub
This initiative grew from a clear need we saw again and again in the field: clinicians want more applied, practical, accessible training in health psychology and in the challenges that arise when physical and mental health intersect for children and teens.
With a strong team of health psychologists and a dual emphasis on clinical and health needs, Whole Kids Health is uniquely positioned to offer training that blends medical, developmental, and psychological perspectives in a meaningful, usable way.
Over time, this passion and expertise evolved into something bigger: a dedicated space for high-quality, applied clinical learning.
And the Learning Hub was born.
