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Pain Education and Management

Educator Resource Centre

Psychologist

Sleep Consultant

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Exercise Physiologist

Module Learning outcomes

Knowledge Assests

A person reflecting calmly while visualising the connection between the brain, nervous system and body in the experience of persistent pain.

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

A person reflecting on their thoughts while confidently engaging in everyday activities despite persistent pain.

Building Healthy Thoughts and Behaviours

A person confidently participating in everyday activities, demonstrating resilience, self-confidence and active self-management while living with persistent pain.

Building Psychological Resilience and Self-Efficacy

A health professional supporting a person with persistent pain to gradually increase activity and build confidence through positive reinforcement.

Understanding Operant Behavioural Therapy (OBT)

A person using slow breathing to calm their nervous system, illustrating how stress influences persistent pain.

Stress, the Nervous System and Pain

A person participating in a biofeedback session while monitoring breathing and muscle tension to improve nervous system regulation.

Biofeedback and Nervous System Regulation

An illustration showing how the brain and spinal cord influence pain signals travelling from the body to the brain.

Understanding Gate Control Theory

A person confidently engaging in meaningful daily activities despite persistent pain, illustrating the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

A person reflecting on life changes caused by persistent pain while looking forward with hope and resilience.

Grief, Loss and Emotional Adjustment

A person actively participating in exercise, education and self-management while working with their healthcare team to manage persistent pain.

Choosing Active Self-Management

A psychologist working with a person to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies for persistent pain.

Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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