Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Define mindful awareness and describe 4 mindful awareness training activities
2. Discuss research examining mindful awareness training in pain treatment
3. Describe current pain science concepts
4. Discuss the contributing role of stress and trauma to persistent pain
5. Discuss the evidence for the cognitive and emotional modulation of pain
6. Explain the role of mindfulness training in pain treatment to patients
7. Instruct a patient in the basic qualities of mindful attention
8. Integrate qualities of mindful attention when instructing patients in body awareness, breathing, exercise and walking
9. Identify barriers and facilitators to pain self-management
10. Employ mindfulness listening principles to promote your therapeutic alliance with your patients.
11. Engage on-the-spot mindful practices to support your well-being and inner calm during a busy workday