Presenter: Robert D. Kerns, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychology at Yale University A broad array of evidence-based psychological approaches for the management of pain are currently available including mindfulness-based stress reduction, progressive relaxation, biofeedback, hypnosis, operant-behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, couples and family therapy, and supportive psychotherapy, among others. The strength of evidence of efficacy and effectiveness for these approaches varies across specific pain conditions and settings and across outcome domains. Scientific knowledge and practice gaps, particularly organizational, provider and patient barriers to accessing psychological therapies for pain, will be highlighted. To register for this webinar, [...]

Presenter: Fadal Zeidan, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego Dr. Fadel Zeidan will describe the psychological, physiological and neural processes that are involved in mindfulness meditation-based pain relief. He will also discuss how mindfulness is different from placebo and the potential clinical applications of mindfulness. To register for this seminar, click here. The 2019 webinar series, Mechanisms and Management of Later-Life Pain, is co-sponsored by TRIPLL and University of Florida’s Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence.

Presenter: Lynn Martire, PhD, Professor of Human Development & Family Studies, Penn State University Self-management of chronic pain often involves monitoring symptoms, adhering to medication regimens, and improving health behaviors, all of which occur in a social context. Dr. Martire will review the existing evidence supporting behavioral pain interventions that target a close family member as well as the pain sufferer, summarize key knowledge gaps in this area, and describe opportunities for future research To register for this seminar, click here. The 2019 webinar series, Mechanisms and Management of Later-Life Pain, is co-sponsored by TRIPLL and University of Florida’s Pain Research and Intervention Center [...]

Presenter: Joseph Riley III, PhD, Professor, University of Florida College of Dentistry Community-based and clinical findings indicate that older adults are at greater risk for more frequent and prolonged pain and suffer from pain at multiple sites compared to younger cohorts.  Dr. Riley will present data from his sensory testing laboratory that demonstrate older adults exhibit diminished descending pain inhibitory capacity and increased pain facilitation.  An imbalance of these systems among older adults likely contribute to the increased risk for the development of persistent pain compared to younger adults. To register for this seminar, click here. The 2019 webinar series, Mechanisms and Management of Later-Life Pain, is co-sponsored [...]

Presenter: Debra K. Weiner, MD, FACP, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology and Clinical & Translational Science University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine This presentation will discuss the evolution of Dr. Weiner’s research on chronic low back pain in older adults.  Her research developed organically in the context of her clinical care of these patients and has evolved into a multi-site clinical trial.  She hopes that this model can be applied to others who wish to develop a program of research. To register for this webinar, click here. The 2019 webinar series, Mechanisms and Management of Later-Life Pain, is co-sponsored by TRIPLL and University [...]