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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

Paul Karoly, Aaron Taylor, and I conducted a 

Your family lives with your pain too. Although they can't feel what you feel,

Goalistics is considering developing the Partner Pain Support Program, an online system to enhance the effectiveness of partner support of individuals with chronic pain and to provide resources

Last week I talked about  cultivating  yourself: rediscovering and building the parts of yourself that you value. This week I want

If you have children, you have probably wondered what to say to them about your chronic pain. They are part of your world - so your pain impacts

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

All of us need social support. Your chronic pain may make you feel more needy. You may believe that you need more than your share of support… or

The people you love live with your pain too. Although they can't feel your pain, they watch you suffer and