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The presentation will discuss the development of chronic pain syndromes and some practical interventions. Assessing patient’s current functioning within a whole-person approach will allow clinicians better information about where to begin assisting with change. Finding ways to tailor the intervention to the individual will be reviewed while using the evidence-based treatments as a starting point. There is a long history of hypnotism being used to treat chronic pain. What seems to make the most effect for patients with pain will be reviewed.

Attendees will learn how to evaluate multiple areas of a patient’s life when treating chronic pain.

The educational objectives are listed.

1. Demonstrate ability to evaluate patient’s level of functioning in physical realms, as well as mental and emotional realms.
2. Report ability to use 5 different types of interventions for chronic pain following this workshop.
3. Demonstrate the significant link between trauma and stress and chronic pain in treating this complex problem.

Session may be edited to preserve confidentiality.