Table 1 STOP session topics for the 12-week group treatment
From: Developing a novel treatment for patients with chronic pain and Opioid User Disorder
Session | Topic |
|---|---|
1 | Gate control theory of pain, Rationale for pain coping, Addiction/Pain self-efficacy, Role of self-regulation (SR) |
2 | Self-efficacy beliefs re: controlling pain and drug cravings, Cognitive thought stopping; Practice SR w/biodots |
3 | Awareness how mood affects pain and cravings, Developing coping thoughts; Practice SR w/biodots |
4 | Increased somatic awareness related to cravings and pain; Practice SR w/biodots |
5 | Activity-rest cycling to reduce pain flares; establish personalized cycles; Practice SR w/biodots |
6 | Problem solving and relapse prevention; Practice SR w/biodots |
7 | Review/Introduce Skills; Identify progress in treatment of addiction and pain, Pleasant activity; Practice SR w/biodots |
8 | Establish short- and long-term goals for future behavior change; Practice SR w/biodots |
9 | Introduction to sleep hygiene and link between sleep and pain; Practice SR w/biodots |
10 | Explore negative mood, especially anger, as related to pain and drug craving; Practice SR w/biodots |
11 | Review/Introduce relapse prevention; identify personal/community support resources; Practice SR w/biodots |
12 | Maintenance plan for positive changes; Practice SR w/biodots |