Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain

Beverly E. Thorn, PhD, ABPP

Citation

Thorn, B. E. (2018). Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain. Journal of Health Service Psychology, 44, 25–32.

Abstract

Over one third of Americans report chronic pain of one type or another. The causes of chronic pain are multi-faceted, and often do not involve identifiable tissue damage. Opioid therapy for chronic pain has a high risk for opioid dependency, addiction, and possible death. CBT is a proven alternative intervention. This article describes a 10-session CBT program for the treatment of chronic pain.

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