Pain Psychology Program Providers Physical Medicine Benjamin A. Tallman, PhD The following questions involve topics Health Psychologist and Rehabilitation addressed in the Pain Psychology Program. Specialties: Rehabilitation Please take some time to consider how you Pain Psychology Program might answer each one. Psychology, Health Psychology, Pain Psychology “Take Control of your Pain” How has your life been impacted by Education: University of Iowa, Counseling pain? Psychology Program Teresa A. Young, PhD Health Psychologist Specialties: Health Psychology, If your pain was managed better how would your life be different? Pain Psychology Education: Tennessee State University, Counseling Psychology Program Is it time for you to make a change? We look forward to the opportunity to help you manage your pain and get your life back on track. - Dr. Tallman & Dr. Young For more information: Talk to your provider about the Pain Psychology Program and request a referral on your behalf. What does psychology Pain Psychology Why is it for me? have to do with my pain? Treatments The Pain Psychology Program may be a good • Pain and stress go hand in hand All patients referred to the Pain Psychology fit if: Program attend the “Pain Empowerment and • Pain is impacted by your feelings, • You are tired of suffering, and you are Education Group.” During this 2-hour group, thoughts, and actions ready to take back control of your pain participants will: • Overwhelming thoughts and feelings • You have been diagnosed with chronic • Complete self-assessments to better can have a negative effect on your pain or another pain condition (e.g., understand how pain impacts physical ability to cope with pain fibromyalgia, complex regional pain and psychological well-being syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, • Pain psychology empowers you to take • Develop a more holistic understanding of neuropathic pain, etc.) control of your pain factors that influence the perception of • You are interested in learning to use non- pain medication approaches to manage pain • Begin to develop new ways of thinking in support to your current treatment plan Biopsychosocial Model about and responding to pain • You see the importance of managing your pain, and you are motivated to try of Pain • Learn to use self-regulation techniques to better manage pain something new Upon completion of the group, patients will • You want to increase activity level and improve your quality of life 1) be eligible to enroll in the Pain Psychology Biological Psychological Program and/or 2) be referred to other Sleep Attitudes/beliefs healthcare providers (e.g., physical therapy, Illness Personality registered dietitian, or other services). Genetics Behaviors Feelings Treatment approaches in the Pain Psychology Medication Thoughts Stress Learning/ Program include: memory Social • Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy Friends (CBT) for Pain Culture Socioeconomic Status • Acceptance and Commitment Group Disability Therapy (ACT) for pain Religion/Spirituality • Monthly Pain Psychology Support Group • Individual Pain Psychotherapy .