Abstract

ALMENDRO MARIN, María Teresa et al. Psychological program in chronic pain in order to achive an active coping. Rev. Asoc. Esp. Neuropsiq. [online]. 2011, vol.31, n.2, pp.213-227. ISSN 2340-2733.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0211-57352011000200003.

The following article explains a structured group psychological intervention in patients from the Pain Unit of Hospital Universitario de Getafe. The members of the group suffer from different chronic pain pathologies. This program was developed as a collaboration among the Mental Health Service, the Pain Unit and the Rehabilitation Service. The aim is to teach coping strategies related to feelings and negative thoughts about pain. In addition, the intervention tries to provide an active attitude towards the illness.

Keywords : chronic pain; psychological intervention; coping.

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