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In the presentation below, Dr. Ruehlman discusses the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain. Pain is so much more than the pain signal. Once you understand all of

Living with chronic pain may have led you to feel that you have lost control of your life. This is a natural and common response. Unfortunately, reduced feelings

One of the biggest challenges for people with chronic pain is that it can feel paralyzing. Your

Fear is a natural and common reaction to pain. When pain becomes chronic, fear

One of the most common issues that seems to concern people with chronic pain is that their partner, family, friends, co-workers, or boss don't seem to understand their

Life is richer when you can pursue the things that matter, such as love, work, feelings of competence, being part of a caring social network of family and

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Suzanne Kobasa Ouellette  introduced the concept of "hardiness".  In a study of

People with chronic pain sometimes experience negative thoughts and beliefs about themselves. Recently, a reader wrote to me, saying:

"My back problem has made me feel useless. I can't

Let's face it, New Year's resolutions aren't always successful.  It is easy to decide to change; it is much more difficult to actually create lasting change. Working