Breaking the Cycle of Suffering in Chronic Pain
Breaking the Cycle of Suffering in Chronic Pain
This course includes
The instructors
Here's What You'll Learn:
- Why acceptance-based intervention and a biopsychosocial approach to the treatment of chronic pain are more effective than the outdated biomedical model.
- What the science says about the effectiveness of ACT in treating a variety of chronic pain syndromes in clinical practice.
- How practitioners of all types -including PTs, OTs, MDs, RNs, psychologists, counselors, health coaches, fitness professionals and more -are using ACT in their practice to improve patient outcomes
- The 6 core processes of ACT that will help your patients move beyond pain even in the presence of painful thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations so they can reclaim a full and active life.
- The power of combining physical therapy with ACT for the treatment of chronic pain: What the research shows.
- How you can get cutting-edge clinical training to master the tools of ACT so you can help your patients break the cycle of suffering caused by chronic pain.
The instructors
PT, DPT, CNS, FNCP
Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, CNS, is a leader in integrative pain care, championing the cause for safe and effective chronic pain treatment. He serves as the CEO of the Integrative Pain Science Institute, a groundbreaking health organization dedicated to transforming pain care through evidence-based treatment, pioneering research, professional development, and free consumer education.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Tatta has been unwavering in his support for individuals suffering from pain, while also equipping healthcare professionals and stakeholders to enhance their pain management capabilities. His body of pain science research and professional accomplishments extends to the creation of scalable practice models grounded in health behavior change, integrative and lifestyle medicine, and innovative approaches empowering physical therapists to assume the role of primary healthcare providers. He is passionate about implementation science and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice into regular use by practitioners. The culmination of his work is PRISM: Pain Recovery and Integrative Systems Model and Pain Resilience Therapy.
Beyond his role as a speaker and trainer, Dr. Tatta is the best-selling author of three books, the host of the insightful Healing Pain Podcast, and an adjunct professor in the field of physical therapy. His dedication continues to shape the landscape of pain care, inspiring hope and transformation for countless individuals worldwide.
Material included in this course
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Breaking the Cycle of Suffering in Chronic Pain
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Welcome!
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Introduction
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Experiential Exercises
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Psychological Flexibility
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Symptom Reduction
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The Research
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Audience Questions
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What's Next
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Feedback