CBT for Chronic Pain
Evidence-Based Skills to Reduce Suffering and Reclaim Meaningful Living
Earn 6 CE Credits | Practical Training for Mental Health Professionals
Are you ready to feel more confident treating chronic pain?
Chronic pain affects over 20% of U.S. adults and often leads to depression, anxiety, and disability. Yet most mental health providers weren’t trained to treat it.
The truth is—you can’t eliminate pain.
But you can reduce suffering.
And that’s where real healing begins.
In this 6-hour CE course, you’ll learn how to apply the gold-standard approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) to help clients shift from pain avoidance to empowered living—even in the presence of pain.
What Do Therapists Have to Say
🗣️ "This was an excellent course. Covered exactly what I needed."
— Melissa J., LCSW, Illinois
🗣️ "Excellent case examples and a great mix of research and practical tools. Dr. Steiner is knowledgeable and engaging."
— James K., PhD, California
🗣️ "The instructor broke complex material into manageable, usable segments. Clear, concise, and thoughtful."
— Trina M., PsyD, New York
What You'll Gain When You Take CBT for Chronic Pain CE Course (6 CE Credits)
A proven framework for helping clients manage chronic pain with skill and confidence.
✅ Confidently differentiate pain-related behaviors that reinforce suffering
✅ Apply CBT-CP strategies to reduce avoidance and improve daily function
✅ Help clients challenge unhelpful beliefs about pain
✅ Use case examples and experiential exercises to strengthen your skills
✅ Learn how to adapt CBT-CP for underserved and historically marginalized populations
This course is for you if:
✔️ You’re a therapist, counselor, or psychologist working with adults living with chronic pain
✔️ You want tools grounded in science, not guesswork
✔️ You’ve felt unsure how to address pain behaviors, maladaptive thought patterns, or client avoidance
✔️ You’re ready to help clients live more fully—even when pain persists
Meet your Instructor
Jennifer Steiner, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Jennifer Steiner is a board certified clinical health psychologist, founder of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program, Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, and the 2024-2025 President of the Georgia Psychological Association.
Dr. Steiner received her PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Purdue University. Dr. Steiner is one of the first board-certified clinical health psychologists in the state of Georgia (certification received in 2018). She has worked with over 1500 individuals with chronic pain over 15+ years.
Prior to starting a thriving private practice serving individuals with chronic pain and chronic illness, Dr. Steiner was employed as the primary pain psychologist for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System for 6+ years. Dr. Steiner has also published multiple peer reviewed articles on the impact of chronic pain on mental health, psychological correlates of chronic pain, and psychological interventions for those with chronic pain.
Dr. Steiner is a seasoned presenter and has presented on these topics at the regional, national, and international level. She is committed to furthering both professional and public education the psychological impact of chronic pain and illness and frequently serves as a guest on various podcasts, and has been featured in multiple publications.
Over 20% of individuals living in the USA experience chronic pain (Dahlhamer et al, 2018). Chronic pain is associated with increased risk for depression, anxiety, and disability, as well as significant changes in sense of self and overall well being. Due in part to the impact of pain on mental health, as well as the reduction of reliance on opioid pain medications, more and more individuals with chronic pain are looking to psychologists for alternative ways to manage the impact of their pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) is considered the gold standard in terms of psychological interventions for chronic pain (Edhe, Dilworth, & Turner, 2014). This workshop will emphasize learning how to apply the CBT model to the unique physical experience of chronic pain; specifically, how to conceptualize and intervene on pain-related behaviors such as pain avoidance and addressing common pain-related thought patterns. Finally, this presentation will touch on ways in which biased medical decision-making based on race, SES, and gender impacts referrals to mental health. as well as ways in which disparities in pain care may impact engagement in psychological interventions for pain, such as CBT-CP.
After attending this intermediate-level program in full, participants will be able to:
Recording Date: 9/23/22
Continuing Education Course. 6 CE Credits/6 CMC Contact Hours.
Jennifer Steiner, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Jennifer Steiner is a board certified clinical health psychologist, founder of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program, Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice.
Dr. Steiner is one of the first board-certified clinical health psychologists in the state of Georgia (certification received in 2018). Dr. Steiner received her PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Purdue University.
She has worked with over 1200 individuals with chronic pain over 10+ years. Dr. Steiner was previously employed as the primary pain psychologist for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System for 6+ years. Dr. Steiner has also published multiple peer reviewed articles on the impact of chronic pain on mental health, psychological correlates of chronic pain, and psychological interventions for those with chronic pain. Dr. Steiner's research and clinical practice focuses on chronic pain and interventions for chronic pain.
Learn more about Dr. Steiner here:
Financial: Dr. Jennifer Steiner is owner of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program.
Non-financial: Dr. Jennifer Steiner is Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice.
There is no known commercial support or conflict of interest for this CE program, content, or sponsor.
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