Pain Reprocessing Therapy: An Opportunity for Social Work Practice and Visibility.
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| Title: | Pain Reprocessing Therapy: An Opportunity for Social Work Practice and Visibility. |
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| Authors: | London, Marina (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Health & Social Work. Feb2026, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p59-61. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Chronic pain treatment, Patient education, Professional practice, Occupational roles, Social services, Neuroplasticity, Medical care, Psychoeducation, Pain management, Cognitive therapy, Health promotion, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S.), Evidence-based medicine, Backache, Biopsychosocial model |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | This article focuses on Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an evidence-based intervention developed in 2020 by social worker Alan Gordon, LCSW, to treat chronic pain as a neuroplastic condition rather than a purely physical issue. PRT employs an eight-session cognitive-behavioral protocol designed to help clients reframe pain sensations by addressing psychological and social factors, aligning with social work’s biopsychosocial approach. Clinical studies demonstrate that PRT significantly reduces or eliminates chronic pain for many patients, with outcomes sustained over time, and it can be effectively delivered by social workers in individual or group settings. The integration of PRT into healthcare offers social workers opportunities to expand their roles in interdisciplinary pain management teams, though challenges remain in gaining acceptance from medical professionals and securing policy support. Overall, PRT presents a promising, nonpharmacological option for managing chronic pain consistent with social work values and practice. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This article focuses on Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an evidence-based intervention developed in 2020 by social worker Alan Gordon, LCSW, to treat chronic pain as a neuroplastic condition rather than a purely physical issue. PRT employs an eight-session cognitive-behavioral protocol designed to help clients reframe pain sensations by addressing psychological and social factors, aligning with social work’s biopsychosocial approach. Clinical studies demonstrate that PRT significantly reduces or eliminates chronic pain for many patients, with outcomes sustained over time, and it can be effectively delivered by social workers in individual or group settings. The integration of PRT into healthcare offers social workers opportunities to expand their roles in interdisciplinary pain management teams, though challenges remain in gaining acceptance from medical professionals and securing policy support. Overall, PRT presents a promising, nonpharmacological option for managing chronic pain consistent with social work values and practice. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 03607283 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/hsw/hlaf047 |
