General psychological acceptance and chronic pain: There is more to accept than the pain itself
An increasing body of research demonstrates that acceptance of pain is significantly associated with the quality of daily functioning in people with chronic pain. The aim of the present study was to examine acceptance more broadly in relation to a wider range of undesirable experiences these people may encounter, such as other physical symptoms, experiences of emotional distress, or distressing thoughts.
General psychological acceptance and chronic pain: There is more to accept than the pain itself
An increasing body of research demonstrates that acceptance of pain is significantly associated with the quality of daily functioning in people with chronic pain. The aim of the present study was to examine acceptance more broadly in relation to a wider range of undesirable experiences these people may encounter, such as other physical symptoms, experiences of emotional distress, or distressing thoughts.
Comparing the role of psychological flexibility and traditional pain management coping strategies in chronic pain tx outcomes
Psychologically-based interventions for chronic pain traditionally includes a mix of methods, including physical conditioning, training in relaxation or attention control, strategies to decrease irrational or dysfunctional thinking patterns, and activity management training.
Comparing the role of psychological flexibility and traditional pain management coping strategies in chronic pain tx outcomes
Psychologically-based interventions for chronic pain traditionally includes a mix of methods, including physical conditioning, training in relaxation or attention control, strategies to decrease irrational or dysfunctional thinking patterns, and activity management training.
Lance McCracken: New Directions in the Psychology of Chronic Pain Management. Dec 5, 2007
New Directions in the Psychology of Chronic Pain Management The speaker is Lance M. McCracken PhD, of the Pain Management Unit at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases & University of Bath, Bath UK. This lecture is followed audience discussion on contextual cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in the management of chronic pain from the West of Scotland Pain Group on Wednesday 5th December 2007. Both the audio of this lecture and the powerpoint slides are available for download (for paid ACBS members).
Lance McCracken: New Directions in the Psychology of Chronic Pain Management. Dec 5, 2007
New Directions in the Psychology of Chronic Pain Management The speaker is Lance M. McCracken PhD, of the Pain Management Unit at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases & University of Bath, Bath UK. This lecture is followed audience discussion on contextual cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in the management of chronic pain from the West of Scotland Pain Group on Wednesday 5th December 2007. Both the audio of this lecture and the powerpoint slides are available for download (for paid ACBS members).
Chronic Pain Treatment Protocol
An eight session protocol for chronic pain intended for use in outpatient settings. Includes preface, therapist guide, patient manual, and references.
Experimental tests to date:
Vowles, K. E., Wetherell, J. L., & Sorrell, J. T. (2009). Targeting acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action in chronic pain: Findings of two preliminary trials of an outpatient group-based intervention. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 16, 49-58.
Chronic Pain Treatment Protocol
An eight session protocol for chronic pain intended for use in outpatient settings. Includes preface, therapist guide, patient manual, and references.
Experimental tests to date:
Vowles, K. E., Wetherell, J. L., & Sorrell, J. T. (2009). Targeting acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action in chronic pain: Findings of two preliminary trials of an outpatient group-based intervention. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 16, 49-58.
Investigating acceptance in adjustment to chronic pain: Is acceptance broader than we thought?
Research on the role of acceptance in adjustment to persisting pain has been facilitated by the development of the Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ). However, to date the CPAQ has been used to explore acceptance of pain without taking into account the likely contribution of other cognitive variables that have been shown to influence adjustment to persisting pain.