CBT for Chronic Pain Symptom Management

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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- Murphy, J.L., McKellar, J.D., Raffa, S.D., Clark, M.E., Kerns, R.D., & Karlin, B.E. (n.d). Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain among veterans: Therapist manual. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 47-51.

Update
Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education in
Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and
Central Sensitization: A Systematic Review

- Lepri, B., Romani, D., Storari, L., & Barbari, V. (2023). Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Central Sensitization: A Systematic Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(5), 4098. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054098

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Burns, J. W., Van Dyke, B. P., Newman, A. K., Morais, C. A., & Thorn, B. E. (2020). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and pain education for people with chronic pain: Tests of treatment mechanisms. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 88(11), 1008–1018.

Darnall, B. D. (2019). The role of psychological factors in chronic pain. In B. D. Darnall, 2019. Psychological treatment for patients with chronic pain (pp. 13–33). American Psychological Association.

Glombiewski, J. A., Holzapfel, S., Riecke, J., Vlaeyen, J. W. S., de Jong, J., Lemmer, G., & Rief, W. (2018). Exposure and CBT for chronic back pain: An RCT on differential efficacy and optimal length of treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 86(6), 533–545.

Ysidron, D. W., Slepian, P. M., & Ankawi, B. (2021). A two-path model to pain education for psychologists providing health services. Practice Innovations, 6(2), 107–119.

Online Continuing Education QUESTION 3
What is an example of how the therapist might discuss the cycle of chronic pain with the patient/client? To select and enter your answer go to CEU Test.