Chronic Pain Counselling Services
Serving Emerald Park, White City, and Regina
Chronic pain counselling provides personalized support through education, coaching, and therapeutic strategies tailored to your unique needs. It helps you understand the science of chronic pain, develop practical pain management skills, and offers emotional guidance. Grounded in pain science research, this approach aims to reduce pain intensity, improve coping skills, and enhance your quality of life, empowering you to lead a more active and fulfilling life.
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**Chronic pain counselling services are now offered at our Emerald Park location (initial assessments & follow ups) and through virtual appointments (follow ups only).**
Treatment Approaches
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a cutting-edge, evidence-based approach designed to retrain the brain to interpret chronic pain signals differently. By addressing the brain's role in perpetuating pain, PRT helps clients reduce or even eliminate symptoms that persist without an ongoing physical injury. Through education, guided techniques, and therapeutic support, clients learn to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and reduce fear associated with pain. This method empowers individuals to regain control, improve their quality of life, and foster long-term healing. PRT is particularly effective for conditions like fibromyalgia, back pain, and tension headaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a scientifically supported approach that helps individuals manage chronic pain by fostering psychological flexibility. Rather than trying to eliminate pain, ACT focuses on accepting its presence while committing to actions aligned with personal values and life goals. Through mindfulness techniques and cognitive strategies, clients learn to detach from unhelpful thoughts and reduce the emotional distress associated with pain. This approach empowers individuals to live a meaningful life, even in the presence of discomfort, by shifting focus from pain to purposeful living.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized, evidence-based approach to managing chronic pain by addressing the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It helps individuals identify and reframe negative thought patterns that can amplify pain and emotional distress. Through structured techniques, clients develop management strategies, improve problem-solving skills, and reduce the impact of pain on daily life. CBT fosters a more balanced perspective, promoting emotional resilience and empowering individuals to regain a sense of control over their well-being.
To make an appointment,
call 306-559-5676 or book online below.
