Overview

Pain is often assumed to be a normal, inevitable part of aging, with little that can be done to improve it. This assumption can mean many older adults experience considerable pain and distress without appropriate assessment and treatment, significantly impacting quality of life. In reality, much can be done to support people living with pain. Effective, evidence-based approaches are available, and this session aims to equip psychologists working with older adults to better recognise and respond to persistent pain. This webinar is a practical introduction to psychological approaches to pain, including considerations and adaptations for older adults.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Describe key principles of pain science
• Identify factors contributing to the pain experience
• Recognise potential treatment targets and example interventions
• Apply existing clinical skills to support older adults with persistent pain

Presenter(s)

About the presenter(s)

Notes

Target Audience

This event is aimed at psychologists working with older adults and are new to pain management.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the Zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

If you are experiencing registration difficulties please contact APS Events Support.