Pain, Illness, & Mental Health: A Holistic Approach

Abundant Hope Therapy is pleased to offer: Pain, Illness, & Mental Health: A Holistic Approach.

The presenter will utilize lectures, discussions, videos, and case studies to support the learning objectives and facilitate learning.

This is a two day training: 4/17/25-4/18/25 from 9a-3:30p CST both days.

With 1 in 5 people experiencing chronic pain in the US and at least half of the population experiencing at least 1 chronic disease, it is inevitable that a mental health professional will have a client who will have chronic pain or illness (or both!).

This seminar is for mental health professionals who wish to improve their skills in working with individuals within this population.

This training has been expanded from the previous 6 CE hr version to allow more time for hands-on practice, group discussions, and experiential work.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

-Explain the pain cycle to clients and it’s importance in therapeutic work

-Outline how chronic stress can impact a client’s physical and mental health

-Recognize the impact of chronic pain and/or illness on client’s daily life

-Comprehend the complex relationship between physical and mental health concerns

-Develop practical plans to help clients cope with navigating the healthcare system

-Analyze diverse factors in the assessment and treatment planning process for this demographic

-Identify evidence-based clinical interventions for this population.

-List coping strategies for client to help them break the pain cycle

-Summarize the nuances of building and sustaining positive rapport with this population.