Pain Lecture Series 2: Pain and Thoughts

This online lecture will explore the interaction between pain and thoughts. We will provide an overview of the cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework and unpack some of the common thinking styles that people with chronic pain experience, such as catastrophising and all or nothing thinking. We will also consider pain cognitions, beliefs and expectations, how this can impact pain and recovery. The second half of this session will be a facilitated Q&A discussion focussing on how this applies to physio, including how physio can identify these thinking styles and what we can do about it in clinical practice.

Presenters

Brittany Cattanach is a health psychologist with experience working in public and private pain clinics in the ACT. Brittany completed her Masters of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) in 2022 and in addition to her clinical work she is a casual academic research assistant for the Recover Centre at UQ. Brittany provides education to the ANU and University of Canberra Psychology Schools and is passionate about upskilling psychology students and registrars and other health professionals about pain management.

Anna Scanes, MACP, is a dedicated pain physiotherapist who is passionate about improving the lives of patients through evidence-based practice and collaborative multidisciplinary care. Anna has 16 years of experience working in a public multidisciplinary pain clinic at the Pain Management Unit, Canberra Health Services delivering group and individual services. Anna has a special interest in CRPS, and established the CRPS Assessment Service 2015 to improve early access to specialist pain services for patients at risk of poor outcomes and persistent pain and disability.

Host

Pain, Musculoskeletal, Women's, Men's & Pelvic Health, Mental Health and Occupational Health National Groups

Date of Live Event

16/09/2025

CPD Hours

1.0 hour

Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.