Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define mindful awareness and describe 4 mindful awareness training activities
- Discuss research examining mindful awareness training in pain treatment
- Describe current pain science concepts
- Discuss the contributing role of stress and trauma to persistent pain
- Discuss the evidence for the cognitive and emotional modulation of pain
- Explain the role of mindfulness training in pain treatment to patients
- Instruct a patient in the basic qualities of mindful attention
- Integrate qualities of mindful attention when instructing patients in body awareness, breathing, exercise and walking
- Identify barriers and facilitators to pain self-management
- Employ mindfulness listening principles to promote your therapeutic alliance with your patients.
- Engage on-the-spot mindful practices to support your well-being and inner calm during a busy workday