By Dr. Pendleton Wickersham & Louise Locker

Managing Life with
Chronic Pain

The Resilient Path

Evidence-based strategies for living a better life — one step at a time.

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The Program

A Complete Chronic Pain
Management System

Written by a board-certified rheumatologist who lives with chronic pain himself, The Resilient Path combines cutting-edge medical science with lived experience to offer a comprehensive, empathetic guide to reclaiming your life.

The Book

Comprehensive guide grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain management

The Workbook

25 guided modules of hands-on exercises, reflections, and resilience-building tools

The App

AI-powered companion with digital workbook, health tracking, and 24/7 support

Managing Life with Chronic Pain: The Resilient Path - back cover featuring Dr. Pendleton Wickersham
The Book

Managing Life with
Chronic Pain

A board-certified rheumatologist and chronic pain patient himself, Dr. Wickersham combines cutting-edge medical science with lived experience to offer a comprehensive, empathetic guide to reclaiming your life from chronic pain.

Grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain, this book recognizes that pain is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors — not just physical injury. It provides the knowledge and framework you need to understand your pain and take meaningful steps toward a better quality of life.

  • Evidence-based pain management strategies
  • Written from both clinical and personal experience
  • Biopsychosocial approach to understanding pain
  • Compassionate, accessible language
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The Workbook

Your Personal
Resilience Workbook

Co-authored with Louise Locker, LCSW, this companion workbook provides actionable, medically informed strategies and guided exercises designed to help you navigate the daily physical and emotional hurdles of chronic conditions.

By focusing on practical resilience-building techniques, the workbook empowers you to reclaim your quality of life and find stability despite ongoing pain.

25 Modules in 5 Parts:

I Understanding Your Pain
II Mapping the Ripple Effect
III Your Professional Care Team
IV Self-Management Masterclass
V Living a Full Life with Pain
Honesty Self-Compassion Patience
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The Resilient Path Workbook - back cover featuring Dr. Pendleton Wickersham and Louise Locker
The Companion App

Your Resilient Path,
Always With You

The Resilient Path app brings the entire program to your fingertips — featuring an AI-powered guide, interactive digital workbook, health tracking tools, and 24/7 emergency resources.

AI Therapist Guide

Get compassionate, evidence-based answers about chronic pain management powered by advanced AI

25 Interactive Modules

Complete the entire workbook digitally with guided journaling, reflection prompts, and checklists

Health Tracking Suite

Track medications, symptoms, providers, and medical history — all exportable for your doctor

Emergency Resources

Free access to crisis helplines, urgent care guidance, and when-to-call-your-doctor checklists

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The Authors

Written from Experience,
Guided by Expertise

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Pendleton B. Wickersham, M.D.

FACP, FACR — Board-Certified Rheumatologist

Dr. Wickersham has built his distinguished career on two foundational pillars: providing exceptional, innovative patient care and demonstrating a profound commitment to serving his community. Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age 22, he possesses a rare and intimate understanding of living with chronic pain — viewing its challenges from both a clinical and deeply personal lens.

When not hard at work, he balances his dedication to patients with a deep love of the outdoors. He is an avid rockhound and fisherman, often finding both solace and adventure in the natural world.

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Louise Locker, LCSW

Counselor & Community Leader

Louise Locker is a counselor, community leader, and lifelong learner who has spent decades helping people navigate life's challenges with courage and compassion. Her work blends professional insight with lived experience, including her own journey with arthritis and chronic pain.

She believes resilience grows through patience, perseverance, and thoughtful pacing. Louise brings a voice of hope, understanding, and practical wisdom to The Resilient Path. In her spare time, she enjoys music, sunrise photography in her favorite botanical garden, and helping bring good things to life in her community.

Begin Your Resilient Path Today

Whether you start with the book, the workbook, or the app — every step forward is a step toward reclaiming your life from chronic pain.

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