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Managing Chronic Pain with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Introduction to CBT
CBT and Chronic Pain
CBT and Chronic Pain Quiz
Setting SMART Goals
Setting SMART Goals Quiz
CBT Techniques
Pacing and Spacing
Pacing and Spacing Quiz
Exercise
Exercise Quiz
Relaxation and Stress Management
Relaxation and Stress Management Quiz
Sleep
Sleep and Chronic Pain CBT Quiz
Pleasant Distractions
Pleasant Distractions Quiz
Controlling Negative Thoughts
Controlling Negative Thoughts Quiz
Conclusion
Conclusion: Practice Makes Pain Management
Practice Makes Pain Management Quiz
Pacing and Spacing Quiz
What is an example of a low-impact exercise?
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Sprinting
Kick-Boxing
Water Aerobics
What is a good way to start exercising?
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Jump right into intense exercise.
Make a SMART goal that helps you gradually get into exercising regularly.
Sign up for three, expensive, exercise classes so you feel you have to go.
Why is consistent activity important for managing chronic pain?
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This avoids overactivity on low-pain days. Overactivity can lead to increased pain and fatigue. Engaging in consistent, moderate, safe, levels of activity is better for pain.
It's actually not important for managing chronic pain.
This allows the body to naturally pace and space itself.
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