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WPA CE: Understanding Pain Management: What Every Psychologist Should Know
This workshop is presented by a coalition of over 30 State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Associations.
Understanding Pain Management
What Every Psychologist Should Know
by Rebecca Anderson, PhD.
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · 1.0 CE
| Psychological and behavioral factors play an essential role in the assessment and treatment of pain, particularly when pain becomes chronic or complex. This one-hour introductory session will provide psychologists with a practical overview of the fundamental principles of pain management, the relationship between psychological factors and the pain experience, and strategies that can be incorporated into everyday clinical practice. Participants will gain a better understanding of how psychologists can support patients with pain and contribute effectively to interdisciplinary care. |
| Rebecca Anderson, PhD, is a retired Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and former Director of Integrated Mental Health in the Pain Management Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). She is the author of more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, six book chapters, and two books, and has conducted extensive research in pain management. Dr. Anderson served as Secretary of the Wisconsin Examining Board and has long been recognized for her leadership in interdisciplinary care. Clinically, she was a core member of a comprehensive pain management program, where she integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, biofeedback, imagery recordings, and digital health applications to support patient adjustment, functional improvement, and quality of life. She is the psychologist who established the Integrated Pain Management Program at MCW and has presented widely at local and national levels on topics related to pain medicine, behavioral health integration, and interdisciplinary care. Dr. Anderson has also developed and delivered numerous webinars focused on evidence-based psychological approaches to pain management. |  |
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Pricing Free WPA Student Members $20 WPA Members ($30 after 8/7) $40 WPA Non-Members ($60 after 8/7) $20* Non-Member Students *Non-Member Students pay $20 then become WPA Members! |
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Learning Objective Describe the role of psychological and behavioral factors in the experience and management of pain. |
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Tickets
$30.00 August 21, 2026 - Understanding Pain Management - Member
$20.00 Earlybird rate before August 7
$60.00 August 21, 2026 - Understanding Pain Management - Non-Member
$40.00 Earlybird rate before August 7
$0.00 August 21, 2026 - Understanding Pain Management - Student Member
$20.00 August 21, 2026 - Understanding Pain Management - Student Non-Member
