Table 1.

Content of pain CST sessions.

Session	Topic(s) and skills
1	CST program introduction, education in rationale for CST, progressive muscle relaxation
2	Mini-relaxation practices, communication with significant others about pain and coping
3	Managing unhelpful mood (congnitive restructuring)—part I
4	Managing unhelpful mood (congnitive restructuring)—part II
5	Activity pacing
6	Pleasant activities
7	Pleasant imagery and other distraction techniques
8	Physical activity and osteoarthritis
9	Weight management and osteoarthritis
10	Skills review and problem solving
11	Relapse prevention and maintenance

CST, coping skills training.