COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course defines chronic pain, and conveys core considerations for therapists working with clients who are experiencing chronic pain in a way that significantly impacts their quality of life. Lindsay Cirincione, PsyD, a psychologist who specializes in working with chronic pain, explores key considerations for therapists who are working with clients with chronic pain as a presenting issue.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the therapist's role in chronic pain care and the value of collaboration with medical providers
2. Identify practical strategies for coordinating care with physicians in a private practice setting
3. Critique common missteps in chronic pain work, including unsupported modalities and activity-related guidance
AUDIENCE: Graduate-level psychotherapists
DELIVERY METHOD: Online and non-interactive asynchronous, including a 30 minute audio recording and a 3,000 word written packet
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of podcast, packet, evaluation, and obtain a passing score of 70% or higher on the post-test will immediately issue a Certificate of Completion through the Learning Management System. Post-test can be re-taken a maximum of 3 times.
NUMBER OF HOURS: 1
INSTRUCTOR: Lindsay Cirincione, PsyD
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Lindsay Cirincione, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in academic medicine, inpatient hopitals, and specialty care settings. She is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, as well as the former director of Psychology Services at the POTS Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her private practice focuses on helping kids, teens, young adults, and adults face the emotional and psychological challenges that come with chronic illness.
FEES/ CANCELLATIONS: There is no charge for any "Save the Therapist" course, therefore fees, refunds, and cancellations do not apply.
COURSE CREATION DATE: 07/15/2025
CONTACT: For questions, grievances, or to convey other comments contact info@savethetherapist.com. All inquires will be responded to within 2 weeks of time of contact.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO:
Save the Therapist has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7676. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Save the Therapist is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
Save the Therapist, #2288, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/20/2026–01/20/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credit.
