The Resilient Path
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The Book
A comprehensive guide grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain management.
Managing Life with Chronic Pain
Strategies for living a better life — one step at a time. Written by a board-certified rheumatologist who has lived with chronic pain since the age of 22.
Pendleton B. Wickersham, MD Louise Locker, LCSW — Workbook
The Program
Three parts that work together. Read the book to understand your pain, work the workbook to build the habits, and carry the app with you between appointments.
A comprehensive guide grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain management.
25 guided modules of hands-on exercises, reflections, and resilience-building tools.
A digital workbook, health tracking, and an AI guide available whenever you need it.
The Book
This practical guide redefines the experience of chronic pain by shifting the focus from getting rid of symptoms to living well through the cultivation of deep physical and emotional resilience.
Grounded in the biopsychosocial model of pain, the book recognizes that pain is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors — not physical injury alone. It gives you the framework to understand your pain and take meaningful steps toward a better quality of life.
The Workbook
Co-authored with Louise Locker, LCSW, the workbook provides actionable, medically informed strategies and guided exercises designed to help you navigate the daily physical and emotional hurdles of chronic conditions.
Every module matches the book, so you are never left wondering which exercise goes with what you just read, or where to start.
The Companion App
The Resilient Path app brings the program to your phone — a digital workbook, health tracking, an AI guide, and crisis resources.
Compassionate, evidence-based answers about chronic pain management.
The whole workbook digitally, with guided journaling and checklists.
Medications, symptoms, providers, and history — exportable for your doctor.
Crisis helplines, urgent care guidance, and when-to-call checklists.
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The Authors
FACP, FACR — Board-certified rheumatologist
Dr. Wickersham has built his 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 a 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.
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. In her spare time she enjoys music, sunrise photography in her favorite botanical garden, and helping bring good things to life in her community.
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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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