MBCT-T for Preoperative Pain Catastrophizing and Pain Outcomes After Spine Surgery

MBCT-T will be delivered in groups of four to eight subjects by telephone using a conference line with NYULH WebEx. Participants will receive a workbook containing session content and home practice logs and audio guides for home practice. Subjects will complete individual orientation sessions with the MBCT-T facilitator prior to start of the group sessions. The four subsequent weekly group sessions are approximately 90 minutes long. Participants will be encouraged to practice daily meditation in between group sessions for 20-30 minutes, six days per week