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Healthskills is a blog for health providers who want to read about research related to self managing chronic pain.
What you’ll find here:

* cognitive behavioural therapy
* chronic pain management
* relaxation
* motivation
* values-based therapy
* research
* psychology
* interdisciplinary teams
* using exposure therapy

Head to my 'About', page for more information about who I am and what this blog is based on.

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