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Behavioral Pain Management

BHV-04 - Rewiring Relief: The Frontier of Pain Psychology Therapies

Friday, September 5, 2025
9:35 AM – 10:30 AM PST
Location:  Mont Royal (Level 4)

    Co-Presenter(s)

  • Heather Poupore-King, PhD

    Clinical Associate Professor
    Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University
    Redwood Cirt, California

  • Kristen Slater, PsyD

    Clinical Assistant Professor
    Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University
    Montara, California

Welcome to an exhilarating journey through the evolving world of behavioral medicine, where innovative treatments are revolutionizing the pain experience! In a landscape bursting with options—like PRT, CBT, ACT, EAET, and ER—you might find yourself asking: What do all these acronyms mean? How can these therapies help my patients? And most importantly, which treatment is the right fit for the individual needs of those suffering from pain? Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of pain psychology innovations! By the end of the session, you'll feel empowered to make informed decisions about treatment options, equipped with a clearer understanding of your patients' needs and the tools to help them reclaim their lives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define various pain psychology treatments such as the latest in cognitive-behavioral based therapies (CBT), mindfulness based therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mind-body therapies such as pain reprocessing thearpy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET).
  • Explore compelling case examples that illustrate the effectiveness of various interventions and clarify who may benefit the most from each approach.
  • Discover how to tailor treatments to the unique psychological and emotional profiles of your patients, fostering enhanced healing and better outcomes.