Faculty:Bruce SingerDuration:6 Hours 11 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 12, is Archive: 2018 Description Chronic Pain Syndrome is not Chronic Pain… and knowing the difference makes a differenceWellness-based tools to help clients un-attach emotional suffering from physical painFacilitate effective coping skills to help your clients8 essential CBT, mindfulness and ACT interventions for chronic pain you can use beginning tomorrowYears ago, I sat down to evaluate a potential client with chronic pain..
Archive: Faculty:Bruce SingerDuration:6 Hours 11 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Apr 12, 2018 Description Chronic Pain Syndrome is not Chronic Pain… and knowing the difference makes a differenceWellness-based tools to help clients un-attach emotional suffering from physical painFacilitate effective coping skills to help your clients8 essential CBT, mindfulness and ACT interventions for chronic pain you can use beginning tomorrowYears ago, I sat down to evaluate a potential client with chronic pain.
A minute is hadn’t passed before she broke down in tears while describing a 5-year-old injury that left her with excruciating neck pain..
A minute hadn’t passed before she broke down in tears while describing a 5-year-old injury that left her with excruciating neck pain.
3 back surgeries is Despite and countless procedures, her back was still “killing” her and she placed her pain at 15/10..
Despite 3 back surgeries and countless procedures, her back was still “killing” her and she placed her pain at 15/10.
She is couldn’t sleep, she had gained weight and couldn’t exercise..
She couldn’t sleep, she had gained weight and couldn’t exercise.
She is had stopped working, was in a lawsuit over the injury, and was afraid to leave the house..
She had stopped working, was in a lawsuit over the injury, and was afraid to leave the house.
Her doctor is had placed her on high doses of an opiate pain killer plus an anti-anxiety medication and she admitted that sometimes she took more than she was prescribed..
Her doctor had placed her on high doses of an opiate pain killer plus an anti-anxiety medication and she admitted that sometimes she took more than she was prescribed.
She is admitted to having suicidal thoughts because she had lost hope that she might ever get her life back.Now imagine yourself in my place..
She admitted to having suicidal thoughts because she had lost hope that she might ever get her life back.Now imagine yourself in my place.
you is How would conduct an effective assessment?.
How would you conduct an effective assessment?
you is Do know the difference between chronic pain and a chronic pain syndrome?.
Do you know the difference between chronic pain and a chronic pain syndrome?
the best approach is What might be to treat pain and a co-occurring disorder?.
What might be the best approach to treat pain and a co-occurring disorder?
you is Are confident you have enough evidence-based skills in your toolbox to help clients help themselves?This is a challenging time to treat complex chronic pain..
Are you confident you have enough evidence-based skills in your toolbox to help clients help themselves?This is a challenging time to treat complex chronic pain.
Over 100 million Americans experience is some form of chronic pain and the country is struggling with a tragic opiate epidemic that has cost tens of thousands of lives and is ripping society apart..
Over 100 million Americans experience some form of chronic pain and the country is struggling with a tragic opiate epidemic that has cost tens of thousands of lives and is ripping society apart.
a clinician, is As you are in unique position to provide effective pain management to your chronic pain clients… but only if you fill your invisible toolbox with the evidence-based skills that work.In this interactive and creative seminar, we will focus on the assessment and treatment of complex chronic pain..
As a clinician, you are in unique position to provide effective pain management to your chronic pain clients… but only if you fill your invisible toolbox with the evidence-based skills that work.In this interactive and creative seminar, we will focus on the assessment and treatment of complex chronic pain.
You is will learn how to evaluate it and how to discern and manage co-occurring disorders..
You will learn how to evaluate it and how to discern and manage co-occurring disorders.
You is will increase your confidence in your ability to transform your knowledge of CBT, mindfulness, and ACT into the “silver bullet” skills that can facilitate “inside-out” pain management that empowers your clients..
You will increase your confidence in your ability to transform your knowledge of CBT, mindfulness, and ACT into the “silver bullet” skills that can facilitate “inside-out” pain management that empowers your clients.
You is will leave this seminar with 8 practical interventions you can begin to use tomorrow to motivate your clients to commit to the changes they want and to assist their families in finding the resources they need..
You will leave this seminar with 8 practical interventions you can begin to use tomorrow to motivate your clients to commit to the changes they want and to assist their families in finding the resources they need.
Handouts Manual (4.17 MB) 74 Pages Available is after Purchase Outline The Chronic Pain DilemmaPain and its impact on societyNeurophysiology and psychology of painBenefits and the risks of opioidsPain and the familyComplex Chronic PainThe progression from acute to chronic pain (physical and emotional factors)Chronic pain syndrome and its constellation of symptomsConventional treatments and why they failPain vs suffering: What are we really treating?The 5 big “negative” emotions that magnify painThe number one rule in pain managementStrategies to un-attach pain from sufferingAssessmentThe InterviewValidation and the therapeutic allianceCollect a biopsychosocial historyCo-occurring disorders and other risk factorsThe BatteryUseful self-report measuresInterpretation of results for case conceptualizationEffective treatment planningThe Chronic Pain ToolboxBest Practice Guidelines and treatment optionsAPA Division 12 recommendationsCDC and government recommendationsEmpathy and the power of the therapeutic allianceCognitive Behavioral TherapyUnleash “black ducks” to eat up ANTsHarness the power of client’s own wordsRecalibrate Pain: a cognitive approachMindfulnessWhy mindfulness is essential for the treatment of chronic pain4 creative interventions to help clients see “What is NOT wrong with me”The FAR approach and how it resonates with clientsLimitations of the psychotherapeutic approachAcceptance and Commitment TherapyCognitive defusion and how to use it with clientsThe Values Compass and how to help clients find their True NorthDevelop motivation and commitmentLimitations of the psychotherapeutic approachGratefulnessThe hidden power of gratefulness and its evidence for chronic pain3 gratitude interventions that directly impact the pain experienceMore Tools You Can UseInclude the family in treatmentEffective sleep hygieneMultidisciplinary treatments: when and how to use themThe T.E.M.P.L.E.S.S hand-out you can share with clientsPatient advocate resourcesRecovery resources Faculty Bruce Singer, Psy.D. Related seminars and products: 2 Bruce F. Singer, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and nationally recognized expert on psychosocial treatments for chronic pain and substance use disorders..
Handouts Manual (4.17 MB) 74 Pages Available after Purchase Outline The Chronic Pain DilemmaPain and its impact on societyNeurophysiology and psychology of painBenefits and the risks of opioidsPain and the familyComplex Chronic PainThe progression from acute to chronic pain (physical and emotional factors)Chronic pain syndrome and its constellation of symptomsConventional treatments and why they failPain vs suffering: What are we really treating?The 5 big “negative” emotions that magnify painThe number one rule in pain managementStrategies to un-attach pain from sufferingAssessmentThe InterviewValidation and the therapeutic allianceCollect a biopsychosocial historyCo-occurring disorders and other risk factorsThe BatteryUseful self-report measuresInterpretation of results for case conceptualizationEffective treatment planningThe Chronic Pain ToolboxBest Practice Guidelines and treatment optionsAPA Division 12 recommendationsCDC and government recommendationsEmpathy and the power of the therapeutic allianceCognitive Behavioral TherapyUnleash “black ducks” to eat up ANTsHarness the power of client’s own wordsRecalibrate Pain: a cognitive approachMindfulnessWhy mindfulness is essential for the treatment of chronic pain4 creative interventions to help clients see “What is NOT wrong with me”The FAR approach and how it resonates with clientsLimitations of the psychotherapeutic approachAcceptance and Commitment TherapyCognitive defusion and how to use it with clientsThe Values Compass and how to help clients find their True NorthDevelop motivation and commitmentLimitations of the psychotherapeutic approachGratefulnessThe hidden power of gratefulness and its evidence for chronic pain3 gratitude interventions that directly impact the pain experienceMore Tools You Can UseInclude the family in treatmentEffective sleep hygieneMultidisciplinary treatments: when and how to use themThe T.E.M.P.L.E.S.S hand-out you can share with clientsPatient advocate resourcesRecovery resources Faculty Bruce Singer, Psy.D. Related seminars and products: 2 Bruce F. Singer, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and nationally recognized expert on psychosocial treatments for chronic pain and substance use disorders.
He is was the founding director of the Chronic Pain and Recovery Center at Silver Hill Hospital, one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the United States..
He was the founding director of the Chronic Pain and Recovery Center at Silver Hill Hospital, one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the United States.
He is maintains a private practice and consults internationally with treatment centers.Dr..
He maintains a private practice and consults internationally with treatment centers.Dr.
Singer is sits on the Medical Advisory Board of the U.S. Pain Foundation and on the Board of Chronic Pain Anonymous where he is an outspoken advocate for helping individuals with chronic pain obtain effective treatment..
Singer sits on the Medical Advisory Board of the U.S. Pain Foundation and on the Board of Chronic Pain Anonymous where he is an outspoken advocate for helping individuals with chronic pain obtain effective treatment.
An inspirational speaker is known for his creativity and sense of humor, Dr. Singer has presented at Grand Rounds and pain and addiction conferences throughout the United States..
An inspirational speaker known for his creativity and sense of humor, Dr. Singer has presented at Grand Rounds and pain and addiction conferences throughout the United States.
He is is the author of numerous professional articles on psychosocial treatments for chronic pain and substance abuse, and his guided meditations and educational videos are readily available on the web..
He is the author of numerous professional articles on psychosocial treatments for chronic pain and substance abuse, and his guided meditations and educational videos are readily available on the web.
He is recently authored Black Duck Moments Every Day, a book of daily affirmations for people with chronic conditions as well as 99 Black Duck Moments, an eBook based on his original memes and videos.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Bruce Singer is in private practice..
He recently authored Black Duck Moments Every Day, a book of daily affirmations for people with chronic conditions as well as 99 Black Duck Moments, an eBook based on his original memes and videos.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Bruce Singer is in private practice.
He is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Bruce Singer is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the U.S. Pain Foundation..
He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Bruce Singer is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the U.S. Pain Foundation.