Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Making sense of persistent pain

  • 3

    Communication skills for persistent pain

    • Using the ReFRESHER Model for effective communication

    • Introduction to video examples

    • Video example 1 - Engaging a patient with persistent pain

    • Video example 2 - Setting goals for making change in persistent pain

    • Questions - Communication skills for persistent pain

  • 4

    10 Minute GROWTH - skills for coping with persistent pain

    • GROWTH skills part 1 - Guide and Ready for Action

    • Managing activity levels - links and downloads

    • GROWTH skills part 2 - Observe the moment and Wise Mind

    • Mindfulness for pain practices

    • GROWTH skills part 3 - Treat Yourself Kindly and Healthy Life Habits

    • Self-compassion links and Self-help for sleep problems

    • Questions - 10 Minute GROWTH skills for persistent pain

  • 5

    Resources and references

    • Self-help for people with persistent pain