Digging Deeper

We will be posting regular review articles, blogs, videos and introducing/interviewing new experts to help you develop further understanding of your chronic pain issues - so please check back.

Blog Posts

The Leaves on the Stream Metaphor Explained

Date: 23rd July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Leaves on the stream metaphor: The “Leaves on a Stream” metaphor from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people develop…

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Tug of War with Your Pain?

Date: 23rd July 2026 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Stuck in a Tug-of-War with Your Pain? Imagine you’re in a tug-of-war. On the other end of the rope is…

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A psychologist and pain sufferer reflects on acceptance

Date: 01st March 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Radically Accepting Chronic Pain | Psychology Today United Kingdom   This is a very good article from a psychologist and…

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