The Pain & Stress Interview Study for People With Chronic Pain

In this study, the therapeutic interview will be one-session lasting 90 minutes. Participants will explore prior and ongoing stressful life experiences. Participants will be educated about the role of stress in pain and will be encouraged to identify links between stressors, psychological and emotional conflicts related to the stressors, and their pain symptoms. The interview will encourage the experience and expression of previously avoided emotions related to interpersonal stressors.