Windgate 62-63
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Description
There are a wide range of health conditions and injuries that lead to persistent pain. This presentation features key strategies from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) that help individuals manage chronic pain and engage in daily living that is consistent with personal values and life goals. Clinicians will learn effective means for helping their clients apply the gate control theory of pain to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that increase pain perceptions and disrupt value-based living. This presentation also describes clinical resources for assessment and intervention (e.g., psychotherapy and integrated primary care sessions). The presentation will emphasize strategies that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse clients across the lifespan, including within the context of telehealth.
Objectives
1. Describe the relevance of the Gate Control Theory of pain and strategies for enhancing client understanding
2. Identify assessment tools that are a good fit for busy clinical practices
3. Explain 3 core strategies used in CBT for chronic pain