Chronic pain is a complex condition that requires a holistic treatment approach. As a psychologist in sport and performance I am passionate about working as a team and I understand what is needed to work closely with allied health professionals in complimenting their physical treatment plan for clients suffering chronic pain.
Dr Jay-Lee’s Approach
- I emphasise treating the whole person with pain rather than the pain itself.
- I teach psychological skills and coping strategies to help individuals become healthy, optimistic, and resilient people.
- I am committed to being a leading provider of performance psychology services in all life areas as we believe training your brain is as valuable as training your body.
My Goals
- Enhance health-related quality of life.
- Reduce dependency on potentially addictive pain medication.
What I Do And How We Do It
Challenge unhelpful beliefs and habits
Most individuals suffering chronic pain develop unhelpful beliefs about themselves and their condition, consequently building psychological roadblocks around their daily activities. I guide behaviour change that hinges on the development of productive, optimistic thinking.
Maximise Strengths and Restore Self-Confidence
My passion lies in identifying and maximising individuals’ strengths towards achieving their goals. I take time to profile an individual’s unique strengths and unrealized strengths that can be concealed by a chronic pain disorder and build action plans that utilise these qualities.
Healing Visualisation and Mindfulness Practice
The mind plays a crucial role in our ability to manage our physiological state in stressful conditions. Self-regulatory therapy involving visualisation techniques and mindfulness practice for pain management is an essential component of our interventions with chronic pain.
Goal Setting in Collaboration with Physiotherapists
I understand the importance of working closely with Physiotherapists to build an effective holistic intervention for chronic pain cases. Regular communication and setting goals together that help the patient achieve step-by-step progress physically, emotionally, and behaviorally is an integral part of our practice.
Visit Dr Jay-Lee Nair in Singapore at the Singapore Sports Medicine Centre to learn more about how she can help with Chronic pain syndrome.
