Dr. Benjamin Sandler – Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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  • What can we do for our Chronic Pain Patients as Mental Health Clinicians in Limited Time? 

    Sound familiar?  If you’ve felt that moment of being at a bit of a loss to help someone with chronic pain, you’re not alone. Working with individuals that have chronic pain is certainly not the easiest clinical work you can find but it can be highly rewarding. When people slowly begin to realize they can Read more

  • 5 Tips for dealing with Anger and Chronic Pain

    When dealing with chronic pain, it is common to lose patience, feel irritated easily, and snap at others. Pain itself is irritating, and many other issues like stress and sleep problems can also increase our irritability. It can start to interfere with relationships and sabotage our support systems at a time when we need more Read more

  • 5 Tips for dealing with Depression and Chronic Pain

    Here are 5 tips for dealing with depression and chronic pain. 1. Establish a consistent daily routine Establishing a consistent daily routine is an important step in managing depression and chronic pain. Make sure you get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and eat nutritious meals can help keep your energy levels up to tackle depression and Read more

  • 5 tips for dealing with Anxiety and Chronic Pain

    1. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. Deep breathing Deep breathing is a relaxation technique that focuses on slow, mindful breaths. To practice this technique, start by sitting or lying in a comfortable position and closing your eyes. Focus on taking long, deep breaths in through your nose Read more