Consultants in Pain Medicine

Algos Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

403 Treeline Park, Suite 101
San Antonio, Tx. 78209-2046
Voice: (210) 447-6363 Fax: (210) 447-6364

Algos Behavioral Health Services, Inc. provides a range of services in the area of health psychology, but especially in the area of chronic pain. Chronic pain frequently has a major psychological impact on a patient’s life, and can contribute to so many losses: health, independence, mobility, functioning, career, quality of life, quality of relationships, financial stability, and many more. Stress and depression can follow, as well as a range of other emotional reactions. Comprehensive care for pain is considered most effective, attending to both the physical and psychological aspects. These services complement the medical treatment provided by CPM physicians.

Clinical Services provided include: • Counseling and psychotherapy • Assessment of emotional impact of chronic pain • Psychological screenings of new patients • Assessing psychological candidacy for implants and surgery • Educational programs on chronic pain management • Support and process groups for chronic pain patients • Biofeedback therapy and training • Relaxation Training for pain management • Consultation on psychological aspects of chronic pain • Health-related psychological evaluations Psychological Assessments for Bariatric Surgery, Back Surgery, or other medical reasons Neuropsychological Assessment for Concussion, Brain Injury, or Trauma • ADHD/ADD Testing • Individual Counseling • Marriage Counseling	Counseling and Educating Patients

Educational programs: Monthly educational programs at the CPM clinic are being developed for patients to provide patients with information, knowledge and skills to more effectively manage chronic pain. They will cover such topics as: • The Emotional Impact of Pain • Positive Coping Strategies for Chronic Pain • Sleep Issues related to Pain • Healthy Pain Behaviors • The factor of “Catastrophizing” in Managing Pain • Cognitive Strategies of Pain Coping • Managing Depression and Stress • Taking Control of Pain: How to avoid letting Pain control You • The “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of Managing Pain • Helping the Family Learn about Pain and how it affects Everyone	Educational presentation on Chronic Pain

Relaxation Training Tapes and CD’s: Relaxation Training is well-established psychological method of managing chronic pain, and assisting in the coping with intense, chronic pain. Training in this area is available with one of our clinicians, as well as audio tapes and CD’s being developed for each of the following relaxation techniques. Patients are encouraged to try different techniques and use the ones that work most effectively. Tapes will be provide in male and female voices, and will be available later in Spanish. The six relaxation techniques include an individual tape on each one: 1. Healthy Breathing 2. Autogenic Training 3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) 4. Guided Imagery and Visualization 5. Mindfulness 6. Affirmation Statements	Biofeedback

Clinical Team: • Seán G. Connolly, Ph.D., Psychologist • Jana Trautmann, M.A., L.P.C.i. • Other consulting clinicians as needed We welcome calls or contacts for information, services, questions, or appointments.
		Jana Trautmann, M.A., L.P.C.i.