Transformative Pain and Wellness Program
Chronic pain can be treated holistically using integrating psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies tailored to each patients’ needs. Our Transformative Pain and Wellness Program provides innovative, proven, and pioneer treatment options for patients suffering with chronic pain.
Our program is facilitated by Dr. Lourdes Pizaña, Ph.D., L.P.C. She is a licensed psychotherapist and specializes in chronic pain management. She utilizes techniques with scientifically proven effectiveness including:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be an effective tool to help anyone learn how to better manage stressful life situations.
Mindfulness Based Therapies
Mindfulness based therapies uses mindfulness strategies to help individuals better understand and manage their thoughts and emotions in order to achieve relief from feelings of distress.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a form of depth psychology, the primary focus of which is to reveal the unconscious content of a client’s psyche to alleviate psychic tension.
In-Person classes every Tuesday of the week @ 730 Pleasanton Rd in the Specialty building.
English: 9 AM – 11 AM
Spanish: 2 PM – 4PM
You must be referred by your provider and fully vaccinated prior to being scheduled to attend classes.
Fibromialgia
During this session you will learn:
- What is fibromyalgia
- How can it affect your daily life
- How to manage your pain and increase your energy levels
- How fibromyalgia affects your sleep and how to sleep better
- What are the best exercises for fibromyalgia patients
- How behavioral therapy can help fibromyalgia
Transformative Pain and Wellness Program
Programa Transformador de Dolor y Bienestar
During the Introduction to Transformative Pain and Wellness class patients will learn:
- Definition of pain
- Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain
- The impact of chronic pain in our lives
- Self-management explanation
- The principles of cognitive behavioral therapy
Dolor y Estrés
- How chronic pain impacts our bodies
- The relationship between pain and stress
- Ways to decrease stress
- Healthy lifestyle habits
- Strategies to positive thinking
El Poder de Nuestras Mentes
During the Power of our Minds class patients will learn:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy principles
- The relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
- Cognitive Restructuring techniques
- Stress management
- Progressive muscle relaxation
Hábitos Saludables Vida Saludable
During the Healthy Habits class patients will learn:
- The benefits of healthy living
- The science of nutrition
- Daily exercise
- Improve sleep
- Self-management strategies
Felicidad y Bienestar
During the Happiness and Wellness class patients will learn:
- Positive psychology
- The science of happiness
- Resilience and character
- Four major components of happiness
- Life planning