Relaxation Techniques are great tools to retrain our mind and body, turning down the volume of pain can truly change how the body responds. Listen to this episode to learn more about it.

Jennifer L. Murphy, Ph.D. is a recognized authority and international speaker on optimizing behavioral treatments for chronic pain. She is the lead manual author, master trainer, and subject matter expert for the Department of Veterans Affairs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain treatment and Associate Professor in the

University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine. In her long-term role as Clinical Director of Tampa VA’s inpatient chronic pain rehabilitation program, Dr. Murphy provided clinical oversight for participants during opioid tapering.

As a VA leader and active member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, she has assisted in efforts to expand inclusion of behavioral health providers in pain care teams. Dr. Murphy is co-investigator on numerous funded research trials, serves on the editorial board of Pain Medicine, and frequently authors peer-reviewed publications. She has a book available in fall 2020 from APA Publishing on integrated treatment strategies for chronic pain and opioid management. Her knowledge and insights regarding

nonpharmacological options to assist those with chronic pain have been used to positively impact research, education, and clinical care for individuals and systems in the public and private sectors.

She lives in Tampa, Florida. Visit Jennifer.MurphyPhD.com for more information.