Chronic Pain & Somatics
The mind and body are not independent entities; rather, they influence each other and are influenced by external forces in the environment. Understanding the mind-body relationship can also inform one’s understanding of conditions like chronic pain. Somatic work and polyvagal theory are also related interventions to strengthen your mind-body connection.
Resources & Other Organizations
US Pain Foundation
From their website: “U.S. Pain Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those who live with conditions that cause chronic pain, as well as their caregivers and care providers.”
Visit their Resource Page for free downloadable resources.
SAMHSA Booklet: You Can Manage Your Chronic Pain To Live a Good Life
From their website: “This brochure provides people living with chronic pain and mental illness, substance use disorders, or both with strategies for working with their treatment and service providers to decrease pain without negatively impacting recovery. It explores counseling, exercise, and alternative therapy, and medications.”
Northern Pain Centre
Visit their website for a library of chronic pain and mood resources, including detailed information on chronic pain interventions, worksheets, and tools.
US Department of Health and Human Services
Visit their website to access a large resource library of evidence-based practices for a variety of health conditions, age groups, and populations.