Chronic Pain Management Program

We conduct a pain management program aimed at providing skills for coping with chronic pain and to promote an understanding of the role of medications and psychological strategies.  Initial assessment includes the administration of various questionnaires which will be readministered at the completion of the program.

The program is offered over three weeks with follow up sessions scheduled monthly for six months.  The program is based on a CBT approach and is conducted by a senior clinical psychologist with input from various other members of the health care team. 

Group topics may include:

• Stress management
• Grief and loss related to chronic pain
• Healthy lifestyle and graded exercise
• Strategies for coping with chronic pain

This program is offered to both inpatients and outpatients.