A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TO CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

Authors
GRANT LD HAVERKAMP BE
Citation
Ld. Grant et Be. Haverkamp, A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TO CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT, Journal of counseling and development, 74(1), 1995, pp. 25-32
Citations number
55
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology, Applied
Journal title
Journal of counseling and development → ACNP
ISSN journal
07489633
Volume
74
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
25 - 32
Database
ISI
SICI code
0748-9633(1995)74:1<25:ACATCP>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
More than one third of Americans suffer from recurring or persistent p ain. Because this condition can result in depression, social isolation , disruption of intimate relationships, and prolonged disability, chro nic pain sufferers may seek counseling. This article provides counselo rs with an introduction to the role of psychosocial processes in the e xperience of pain and offers assessment and intervention recommendatio ns based on a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach to pain management .