Typical Pain Management Issues Addressed With Patients:

• Learning and Using the Pain Cycle
  

• Basic anatomy and physiology of pain
  

• Pacing and Modification of Activities
  

• Emotion Management
  

• Stress Management
  

• Self-Calming Strategies
  

• Sleep & Pain
  

• Effective Communication with Family and Health Care Providers
  

• Problem-Solving Strategies
  

• Reprioritizing and Revaluating Activities
  

• Realistic Expectations
  

• Accurately Interpreting Physical Symptoms and Sensations
  

• Accurate Fact-Based Thinking
  

• Making Healthy Choices
  

• Increasing Enjoyable Activities and Enhancing Quality of Life
  

Medical and Health Psychologist

Charlotte, NC and Mt. Pleasant, SC

Southpark Behavioral Medicine Specialists, PA.

Sally M. Duffy, Ph.D

Charlotte, NC (704) 442-9065        Mt. Pleasant, SC (843) 822-7642

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