Evaluation of Individual Learning Objectives

Managing Pain Before It Manages You

 

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To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.
 

  1. Explain what “accepting ownership of your pain” means.

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  1. Differentiate between the physical sensation of the pain and any negative emotional response to the pain.

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  1.  Explain how to keep a pain diary.

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  1. Distinguish between acute and chronic pain and describe the processes involved in either of these.

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5.    Describe the role of peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and brain in chronic pain.

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6.    Explain how insomnia, depression/anxiety, and the use of alcohol can exacerbate the pain experience.

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7.   Describe the connection between chronic pain and chronic stress.

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8.    Demonstrate diaphragmatic breathing exercises.

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9.     Describe the basic and advanced relaxation response techniques.

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10.  List three factors that help you keep active while in pain.

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11.  List Ellis’s ten "irrational beliefs" of "rational-emotive therapy."

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12.  Identify David Burns’ 10 common cognitive distortions that can contribute to negative emotions.

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13.  Explain the role played by learned helplessness and anger/hostility in fostering chronic pain.

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14.  Describe five phases of forgiveness.

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15.  Explain how nutritional therapies can help one cope with chronic pain.

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16.  Describe three basic types of communication problems.

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17.  Differentiate between passive, aggressive and assertive communications.

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18.  Describe effective problem-solving techniques.

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19.  Formulate a plan to cope with various stages of pain.

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20.  Describe some common chronic pain conditions.

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