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. 2019 Sep 10;16:100448. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100448

Table 2.

Description of multidisciplinary pain management.

Session Topic Adolescent Content Parent Content
1 Rapport Building, History Build rapport; obtain patient history. Discuss gals for treatment. Joint Session: Same content
2 PT Session 1 Child in Physical Therapy N/A
3 Biopsychosocial Model Education Biopsychosocial model of pain; gate control theory of pain; stress-pain connection Joint Session: Same content
4 PT Session 2 Child in Physical Therapy N/A
5 Setting Treatment Goals Discuss SMART goals; assist adolescent in completing goals. N/A
6 PT Session 3
Treatment Goals (Parent only)
Child in Physical Therapy Parent meets separately with psychologist; Discuss SMART goals with the parent that focus on enhancing adolescent coping; assist parent in completing goals.
7 Coping Skills training Learn and rehearse relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery) N/A
8 PT Session 4
Coping Skills Training 1 (Parent only)
Child in Physical Therapy Parent learns relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery) being taught to the patient and how to encourage the patient to use these skills at home.
9 Cognitive Restructuring Introduction to fundamental cognitive-behavioral strategies including active coping, distraction, and cognitive restructuring N/A
10 PT Session 5
Coping Skills Training 2 (Parent Only)
Child in Physical Therapy Parent introduction to fundamental cognitive-behavioral strategies taught in the adolescent session including active coping, distraction, and cognitive restructuring
11 Relapse Prevention, Termination & Future Goals Review accomplishments; assist adolescent in developing long-term goals; identify “lessons learned” throughout treatment; present graduation certificate. Joint Session: Same content
12 PT Session 6 Child in Physical Therapy N/A