The goal of our pain program is to help patients gain control over chronic pain, and to change their view of pain from overwhelming to manageable.
The Pain Program overs the following services:
Outpatient Cognitive Therapy Group - Weekly sessions to help participants learn and practice new coping skills to manage chronic pain.
Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - One-on-one counseling for chronic pain problems including depression and anxiety, which can accompany chronic pain.
Chronic Pain Support Group - Opportunity to have open discussion and positive sharing. Please call (740) 374-1786 for dates and times.
Criteria for Admission:
- Adult - age 18 or older
- Experiencing pain lasting six months or longer
- Medically stable
- Under the care of a physician
- Willing to learn new coping skills
- Motivated to attend 10 weekly 90 minute sessions.
How to make a referral:
Call (740) 374-7980 to schedule an appointment for an initial pain assessment. The assessment includes a discussion of your history of pain conditions, previous testing and treatments.
We welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from physicians, hospitals, family members, physical therapists, chiropractors, VA clinics and Workers Comp.
Frequent Program Outcomes:
- Increased understanding of chronic pain
- Decreased perception of pain
- Increased activity and independence
- Decreased stress
- Improved emotional functioning
- Decreased dependability on the health care professionals
- Improved overall quality of life
- Increased sense of relief and hopefulness