Resources about Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), a form of psychological therapy that targets the trauma, stress, and relationship problems that are found in many people with chronic pain.
Articles & Resources
Psychological Treatments for Headache Disorders
This program provides an introduction to evidence-based behavioral headache treatment for mental health providers.
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Chronic Pain and Illness: Perspectives and Recommendations for Psychologists
Speakers address critical issues for adult providers addressing the consequences of chronic pain in young adult patients.
Health Equity and Power: Misogynoir and Black Women’s Health
This event describes the pervasive threat of misogynoir for health equity for Black women.
Core Competencies for the Emerging Specialty of Pain Psychology
This webinar describes the rationale for developing pain psychology core competencies and the four pain core competency domains.
What Should You Know to be a Competent Pain Psychologist?
Review of core competencies for pain psychology.
Opioid Crisis Position Statement
In June 2018, a joint statement was made by The Society of Behavioral Medicine and The Society for Health Psychology concerning the opioid crisis. Download it here.
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Psychological Evaluation Information
Information from Dan Bruns, PsyD, about evaluating patients for Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) surgery.
Pain as a Biopsychosocial Condition
Daniel Bruns, PsyD, provides a thorough description of the complexities of pain and outlines the manner in which some “unexpected” treatments work.
Pain Information for Patients
This model of chronic pain was developed by Daniel Bruns, PsyD, and may be useful for working with patients.
What is Pain Psychology?
Learn what pain psychology is and why psychologists are involved in pain management.
A discussion on how psychologists can treat chronic pain
Hear Dr. Beverly Thorn’s insights on how psychologists can improve the lives of individuals with chronic pain. Learn how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be used to treat chronic pain.