Pain Management is a Key Battleground in the 21st Century Opioid Epidemic
A history of mental illness and/or substance abuse are high risk factors for opioid addiction, so the clients we see in our practices every day are more susceptible to the dangerous trap of opioid dependency. With reports of opioid related addictions and deaths on the rise, doctors and their patients are actively searching for alternative ways to manage pain. Due to our training in the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses and addictions, behavioral health professionals are uniquely poised to battle opioid addiction by helping clients learn to manage their chronic pain without pills. However, many of us feel that we don’t have the training or current information to face the very real challenges of treating clients who are experiencing chronic pain.
With over 30 years of practical experience in the treatment of physical pain, Dr. Robert Umlauf prepares you for effective practice with clients who are at risk of, or already in, the trap of opioid addiction. He will help you expand your assessment abilities to include the neurophysiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors involved in the development of chronic pain syndrome. You will learn to use specific self-regulation and behavioral activation skills that can help any client manage pain better. Dr. Umlauf will also present new medical research, alternative medicines, the impact of diet and nutrition, and effective evidence-based treatments. He employs highly interactive, hands-on experiences in teaching multidisciplinary approaches to pain management. You will leave this seminar with the ability to immediately apply these skills to your practice.
Course Content:
CHRONIC PAIN: NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS, EXPERIENCES, AND PAIN BEHAVIORS
OPIATE USE IN THE USA
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN PAIN POPULATIONS INCLUDING DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES: LIMITS AND CONCERNS
INTERVENTIONS: TALK THERAPY IS NOT ENOUGH- PAIN PATIENTS NEED SKILLS
INTEGRATIVE OPTIONS
INCORPORATE NEW SKILLS
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Course Manual_Integrated Chronic Pain Management (5.68 MB) | Available after Purchase |
ROBERT UMLAUF, PHD, ABPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced board certification in rehabilitation psychology and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists. He has over 30 years of direct clinical experience in working with clients with chronic pain, and has also worked in a wide variety of medical/rehabilitation settings. Dr. Umlauf is currently in private practice and consultation, focused on optimizing health and healthy living. He has been on the faculty the University of Washington, University of California San Diego, and Georgetown University, where he taught several diverse courses such as neuropsychology, doctor-patient relationships, and biofeedback.
Dr. Umlauf earned his MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his BS in Psychology from the University of Washington. He has published 25 peer-reviewed articles, in addition to dozens of papers, professional presentations, workshops, and book chapters. He is dedicated to providing accurate and timely information that is informed by appropriate research and clinically relevant experience. In addition, Dr. Umlauf has experience working with people who have addictions and he is passionate about teaching skills to people living with chronic pain so they can avoid the trap of opiate abuse.
Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
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