Children's Health & Illness Recovery Program - CHIRP

07/27/2026

This is a podcast from my favorite podcast, Hidden Brain, featuring Rachael Zoftness, PhD, discussing the biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain management with the host, Shankar Verdantam. So much in this excellent presentation is pertinent to what we do in our CHIRP intervention.

Podcast Episode · Hidden Brain · July 20 · 50m

05/14/2026

Dr. Rachael Zoftness  has written an excellent book on chronic pain that I highly recommend.

03/07/2026

Emily and Eric talk about the importance of increasing teen independence and autonomy when dealing with the challenges of having a chronic health condition in this "Weekly CHIRP Challenge".

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02/25/2026

02/24/2026

CHIRP was reviewed in the international PEDIATRIC PAIN LETTER.

02/23/2026

The following links are to videos that serve as an introduction and overview of each of the 12 sessions of the CHIRP treatment program. They can be viewed by the teens/young adults, parents, and the clinician prior to each session to maximize awareness and integration of the important skills taught in the program that ideally become significant lifestyle changes so essential to successful independent functioning. Thanks to Stephanie Horne who encouraged the development of these videos that we have employed for her Steph Horne Wellness FB page.

CHIRP VIDEOS - Building Resilience in Our Children and Ourselves

Introduction: https://youtu.be/5RBtkmmudOU
Video #1 – Stress & Stress Management: https://youtu.be/TPFiBLMC96E
Video #2 – Physical Activity & Sleep: https://youtu.be/xCxNqQj_XTo
Video #3 – Active Problem Solving: https://youtu.be/_j5FRbNeMc0
Video #4 – Relaxation Skills: https://youtu.be/wiSx8OfeY1s
Video #5 – Thought-Challenging & Thought Changing:
Part A - https://youtu.be/mRWjxgu5OT4
Part B - https://youtu.be/v5laYOj2PgU
Video #6 – Time Management & Prioritizing: https://youtu.be/l8WR-iGaAVo
Video #7 – Avoidance and Assertive Skills: https://youtu.be/_pRh6IlPgp8
Video #8 – Communication, Relationships & Resilience:
Part 1 – Family Roles: https://youtu.be/-swyozaimr4
Part 2 - Strong Beliefs: https://youtu.be/Qw06mpt-VB8
Part 3 – Misguided Support: https://youtu.be/kB76SKBAhUc
Video #9 –Building & Maintaining Resilience: https://youtu.be/RTAQVwsmqNQ
Body Scan & Progressive Muscle Relaxation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwlZzDG18Mg&t=280s&pp=0gcJCa0JAYcqIYzv

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Here are links to the CHIRP books available from Oxford University Press in their "Treatments That Work" series. Please let us know in the Comments what your experience is in using these tools in your clinical practice or, if you are a teen/young adult or parent, in your treatment program. FYI, the CHIRP Parent Workbook is in the final stages of production and should be available from Oxford University Press in early spring of this year:

CHIRP Clinician Guide:
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/childrens-health-and-illness-recovery-program-chirp-9780190070267?q=Bryan%20Carter&lang=en&cc=us

CHIRP Teen and Family Workbook:
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/childrens-health-and-illness-recovery-program-chirp-9780190070472?q=Bryan%20Carter&lang=en&cc=us

02/23/2026

This is the link to the CHIRP YouTube Channel (labeled by previous pediatric psychology residents as "Chirpy Carter" LOL) where videos supporting the CHIRP intervention can be accessed.

The videos on the "Chirpy Carter" YouTube Channel are intended to be used as supplemental media for the manualized CHILDREN'S HEALTH& ILLNESS RECOVERY PROGRAM (CHIRP), published by Oxford University Press in their Programs That Work series. The CHIRP books are available from OUP at the following lin...