PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
and
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Group Topics Include:
Individual and group psychological services are provided to participants
of the Return-To-Work Pain Management Program. These services are designed to provide information, along with individualized
psychotherapy/counseling, that enables clients to better understand the
nature of chronic pain and take positive steps towards overcoming the negative
effects of disability.
The cycle of Chronic Pain; Definition and Theories of Pain; Chronic vs. Acute Pain; Grief, Loss and Acceptance associated with Chronic Pain.
Sleep Physiology; Sleep Improvement; Stress Management
Pain behavior; Model for Change; Communication Skills and Assertiveness
Training
Depression and Anxiety; Cognitive Coping Strategies; Relapse Prevention.
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Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Weekly Topics Include
