Table of Contents

1: Introductory Information for Therapists
2: The Pain Evaluation
3: Session 1: Education on Chronic Pain
4: Session 2: Theories of Pain and Diaphragmatic Breathing
5: Session 3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Visual Imagery
6: Session 4: Automatic Thoughts and Pain
7: Session 5: Cognitive Restructuring
8: Session 6: Stress Management
9: Session 7: Time-Based Pacing
10: Session 8: Pleasant Activity Scheduling
11: Session 9: Anger Management
12: Session 10: Sleep Hygiene
13: Session 11: Relapse Prevention and Flare-up Planning
Appendix: Pain Interview
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About the Author:

About the Author

John D. Otis is Director, Pain Management Psychology Services, VA Boston Healthcare System; Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine in Chestnut Hill, MA.