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Will this programme really help me to improve my life, even
though my pain hasn’t gone away?
Yes, it is possible. Many people who follow our programme, and
similar programmes around the world, report that they have achieved
a more balanced and fulfilling life. They achieve this despite their
chronic pain.
2. Read the text again. Choose the correct words to complete
the sentences.
1. Chronic pain lasts for a limited / long period of time.
2. Chronic pain sometimes / never only exists in people’s minds.
3. The causes of chronic pain are simple / complicated.
4. Chronic pain can / cannot be cured.
5. The programme helps patients use their mind / mind and body to
manage their pain.
6. Patients are / are not given medication as part of the course.
8. In pairs, look at the chart and answer the following questions.
1
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What is this chart for?
2. Are you familiar with this type of chart?
3. What is the scale that uses diagrams of different facial expres-
sions called?
4. What other types of rating scale are found on this chart?
5. Why do you think these types of assessment chart are important?