Chronic Pain and Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Behavior Therapy (BT) were used to help people who experience pain and/or disabilites change their behavior. CBT additionally worked to change some of the thoughts and feelings of people who experience chronic pain. Although both types of therapies worked to help with negative affect, i.e., anxiety and depression, it is still unknown exactly what is the best format of treatment or for how long the psychological therapy should continue. This could be useful for those simultaneously experiencing both pain and infertility.