The present invention is directed to a method of treating pain and addiction in an individual. The mode of treatment is via a class, which combines 1) an alternative to reality through the simulation of real life experience, 2)discussion where individual participants a) identify factors that influenced the characters' and their choices by utilizing a behavior and self diagram, b)Evaluate the opinion of scholars and experts in the field, 3) The use of neuro-linguistic programming excercises to process emotions that have hindered the individual's life. This method provides an individual with alternative choices in life and helps develop positive goals for the future.