Phase 1: Understanding & Trust

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• The goal of Phase 1 is to meet you where you are on your pain journey. Rather than a clinician-centered visit that is focused on diagnosing or lecturing to you, Phase 1 is a patient-centered discussion to help your physician better understand where you are coming from. Through an extended initial visit, you will a safe space to tell your full pain story by expressing how pain has impacted your life and how your prior and current life experiences may be impacting your pain experience.(27) 

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• To make the most out of your time, please confirm that all your prior outside records, images, and reports are available for your provider to review in preparation for Phase 2. If necessary, please contact your outside providers. 

  • ​Medical Records Request Form​​​

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• It may be difficult to take full advantage of this program until you develop a rescue plan to help calm your nervous system. Click to on Rescue Plan to learn a few simple techniques that have been shown to reduce your overall pain, regardless of the cause.