The Comfort Ability Program (CAP) is a short-term, evidence-based intervention designed to help adolescents (ages 10–17) and their families manage chronic pain. Developed by Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, CAP offers practical strategies grounded in neuroscience and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Through interactive group sessions—available in person or virtually—adolescents and their caregivers learn skills to manage pain such as headaches, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathic pain. CAP also supports conditions like chronic nausea, non-epileptic seizures, and postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Our team provides education, coping tools, parent training, and emotional support to help families feel more confident and in control.

Talk to your child’s primary care provider or specialist to learn more or request a referral. For more program details, visit the Comfort Ability website.