Brief Session Description : Chronic pain is one of the toughest challenges in rehabilitation, often persisting despite excellent medical and physical care. The missing piece is often psychological: fear, avoidance, hypervigilance, and unresolved emotion can keep pain alive. This session introduces practical, evidence-based approaches — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and the emerging Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). Attendees will gain concrete tools to address pain’s psychological drivers, enhance outcomes, and help patients reduce distress, restore function, and re-engage in meaningful activities.
Session Objectives:
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of pain psychologists in the care of chronic pain patients and the importance of interdisciplinary care in improving long term outcomes
