Brief Intervention for Chronic Pain and History of Stressful Experiences

Brief Intervention for Chronic Pain and History of Stressful Experiences

The goal of this study is to understand whether a brief, three session program can be helpful in reducing symptoms related to both chronic pain and stressful experiences/trauma.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presence of a chronic pain condition (pain for at least 3 months or more)
• History of psychosocial trauma or stressful experience (Adverse Childhood Events questionnaire [ACEs] score of ≥ 3 OR Trauma History Questionnaire Score [THQ] of ≥ 2)
• English fluency
• Access to a smartphone, laptop, or computer
• Able to participate in the intervention via a virtual platform

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to participate in 3 weekly sessions
• Unable to complete study procedures due to the presence of delirium, dementia, psychosis, or other cognitive impairment