Pain Management - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Our case managers have experience in Pain Management - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Implementation of short, mid and long-term attainable goals in regards to recovery.
Addressing maladaptive coping styles such as fear avoidance behaviors and catastrophising, and encouraging alternative coping mechanisms.
Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and creative visualisation.
Activity scheduling and encouragement to gradually increase activity levels via the implementation of pain management techniques and coping strategies.

CBT for Depressive and Anxiety Disorders (e.g. Generalised Depression, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD)

Cognitive restructuring.
Development of adaptive coping strategies.
Exposure and Desensitisation.
Relaxation techniques.
Sleep hygiene.
Distraction techniques.
Goal setting.
Activity scheduling.
Psycho-education.

Adjustment to Disability Counseling

Cognitive restructuring.
Behavior modification.
Self-esteem and confidence building.
Development of social support networks.
Psycho-education and symptom normalisation.
Positive reinforcement.
Acceptance.
Future focus.

Motivational Counseling

Assessment of readiness to actively participate in a rehabilitation program.
Identifying and reinforcing motivating factors and positive benefits of work.
Identifying and addressing barriers to returning to work.
Resolution of ambiguity.

Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Independent interviews with relevant parties.
Identification of the significant contributing factors to the conflict.
Structured mediation session to address and resolve existing issues and concerns.
Development of conflict resolution strategies for the future.

Areas Serviced

Greater Metropolitan Sydney

Central Coast

Newcastle

 

DID YOU KNOW?

1. The injury frequency rates have been decreasing in NSW, but the percentage of workers with long-term disability has risen.
2. "Yellow Flags" are psychological, workplace, environmental and social factors that increase the injured worker's risk of developing or perpetuating, long-term disability, incapacity for work and prolonged muscle skeletal pain.
3. "Yellow Flags" predict chronic problems and poor Return to Work outcomes, disability and associated loss of quality of life in people presenting with acute muscle skeletal pain.

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