ABSTRACT In the United States, there are approximately 28 million women are living with chronic pain. Women who experience chronic pain face many obstacles through the diagnosis and treatment processes for their chronic pain condition(s). Chronic pain impacts all areas of life, including physical and mental health, relationships, and employment. Through the use of a feminist approach to therapy, women with chronic pain can be empowered to find control in their experience and develop strategies to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. This article will explore the impact of chronic pain, provide interventions for feminist therapists to use to promote coping, and provide suggestions for future research.

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女性与慢性疼痛：了解挑战并为变革赋权

摘要在美国，大约有 2800 万女性患有慢性疼痛。经历慢性疼痛的女性在慢性疼痛疾病的诊断和治疗过程中面临许多障碍。慢性疼痛影响生活的所有领域，包括身心健康、人际关系和就业。通过使用女权主义的治疗方法，慢性疼痛的女性可以有能力在自己的经历中找到控制权，并制定策略来过上充实而有意义的生活。本文将探讨慢性疼痛的影响，为女性主义治疗师提供干预措施以促进应对，并为未来的研究提供建议。