Chronic pain

Beth Darnall, Providers’ Clinical Support System (PCSS) Monthly Update, July 2015

Présentation du Centre de référence du CHUM et ACCORD (Regroupement des forces pour gérer la douleur chronique), le 9 mars 2015

Avec Dre Aline Boulanger, spécialiste de la douleur chronique; Dr Pierre Lauzon, spécialiste de la dépendance aux opioïdes; Robert Thiffault, pharmacien; madame Marie-Christine Taillefer, psychologue; et madame Céline Charbonneau, membre et trésorière de l’Association québécoise de la douleur chronique

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Published in March 2016, the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline provides recommendations for physicians regarding the safe prescribing of opioids for chronic pain management.

Association québécoise de la douleur chronique (AQDC)

This article, which provides a fine summary of the topic, explains how the different types of psychotherapy can help improve the day-to-day quality of life of people living with chronic pain. The article also gives pointers to help the patient choose the type of therapist he needs.

Presentation at CRAN on January 28, 2016 by Frédérick Dionne, Ph.D., Psychologist and Professor at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

This practical booklet presents the main characteristics of cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) and, more specifically, acceptance and commitment therapy. The goal of the approach is to help the patient to accept pain in his life, enabling him to resume his daily activities. ACT does not relieve symptoms directly, but instead works on improving the patient’s quality of life.

La Revue de l’Ostéopathie

This article traces the history of osteopathic techniques for the treatment of pain.

Montreal Neurological Hospital Chronic Pain Clinic, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

Neurostimulation involves implanting a device under the skin that delivers electrical signals to the brain, blocking the pain signal. This information is intended for patients and their families.

ECSA (European Community Studies Association) – Faculty of Psychology (Belgium). French-language site on mindfulness in psychotherapy

This Belgian site presents the indications and contraindications for this type of meditation, its psychological benefits, its practice and false beliefs associated with it.

Passeport Santé [Health passport]

This site proposes a number of relaxation and meditation exercises, presented as audio clips.

Université de Montréal

Developed by the Université de Montréal, this series of 12 workshops teaches participants how to practice mindfulness meditation and is presented in the form of video clips. This type of meditation is intended to reduce stress or regulate emotions. The workshops are presented by Professor of Psychiatry Hugues Cormier.