Pain, like blood pressure and heart rate is considered a vital sign. It is a key indicator of a person’s health and wellbeing. Yet pain continues to be poorly understood, undertreated, and often discounted as unimportant. The field of Behavioral Medicine has pioneered a comprehensive mind-body approach to managing acute and chronic pain, raising awareness in the medical community for the need for research into better ways to assess and treat pain. In his book, “Soothing Your Child’s Pain”, Dr. Ken Gorfinkle brings that new knowledge base to the public. In the book, he applies principles from behavioral psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy to show caregivers ways to comfort and sooth a child in pain. Painkillers prescribed by doctors are necessary for treating pain in many instances. At Common Sense Therapy, our clients acquire nonpharmacologic cognitive and behavioral skills to complement and augment medical care. We work closely with a patient’s medical team to facilitate a smooth recovery from a pain condition. In addition, we provide support in coping with invasive medical or dental procedures for children and adults who, for any reason become fearful or avoidant of needed care.