Greenlane Clinical Centre
Private Bag 92 189
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
www.healthpoint.co.nz
TARPS (The Auckland Regional Pain Service)
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (09) 631 1234 or 0800 631 1234
Email TARPS@adhb.govt.nz
Patient enquiries: (09) 375 4300
Known extension: (09) 307 4949
Outpatient appointments and surgical booking enquiries: (09) 638 0400 or
Mental Health Services 24 Hour Crisis Line: 0800 800717
Pain Management
There is the opportunity either individually or in small groups to explore and refine a range of coping strategies and techniques shown to be useful for persons coping with persistent pain. The general aim of these sessions is to improve participation in daily activities and enhance quality of life.
The TARPS Team has extensive expertise in this area and regularly reviews its processes in the light of world trends and developments.
Typical of the problems addressed are mood difficulties associated with or related to persistent pain e.g. depression, anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Specific cognitive and behavioural methods reviewed include:
- Skills training e.g. relaxation, mindfulness meditation, hypnosis for pain control, cognitive restructuring
- Activity management
- Stress management
- Work skill exploration.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/pain-management/tarps-the-auckland-regional-pain-service/