Psychologist Kaiser Permanente Oakland, California
The goal for this presentation is that all providers (MDs, RNs, Pharmacists, etc.,) will learn more about the role and responsibilities of a pain management mental health provider and therefore be able to make better referrals and better explain to patients why they would benefit from working with a pain management mental health provider. This presentation will teach participants the difference between a psychological generalist and a psychotherapist who specializes in helping clients who have medical issues. The presentation will include cases where patients have successfully benefitted from pain management psychotherapist interventions..
Learning Objectives:
Explain the role of a pain management psychologist in a multidisciplinary team
Understand the difference between a generalist psychotherapist and a psychotherapist who specializes in helping individuals with medical issues
List at least 2 tools psychotherapists use to help pain management patients
List at least 2 meditations that most pain management patients can use
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