Dr. Bruehl also is Research Coordinator at the Centre for Pain Studies at RIC, and has published on the topics of both acute and chronic pain. His areas of research include the role of psychological factors in chronic pain, assessment and diagnosis of chronic pain, brief pain interventions, mechanisms of acute and chronic pain, and the psychobiology of coping, relaxation, and hostility. He has published on these topics in journals including Pain, Clinical Journal of Pain, Psychological Assessment, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Behavioral Medicine, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, and the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. This topics will be of interest to diverse audiences, including psychologists, physicians, occupational and physical therapists. Dr. Bruehl addresses not only theoretical issues, but also practical considerations in working with chronic pain patients from a psychological perspective.
Lunch is provided.