
The Pain Survival Guide
How to Reclaim Your Life
American Psychological Association (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
205 pages
978-1-59147-049-6 (ISBN)
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Description
If you suffer from chronic pain, this proven -step program brings hope and relief, showing you how gradual changes in specific behaviors can lead to great improvements in your ability to cope. Psychologists Turk and Winters' recommendations are based on solid research that shows what works and on their success with thousands of patients. Unlike the authors of other pain books, they promise no miracle cures, but they do help you learn " not to let your body push you around" so life becomes enjoyable again.
Workbook exercises, behavior logs, and suggested readings help you integrate these lessons into your daily life and learn to live well despite pain.
Workbook exercises, behavior logs, and suggested readings help you integrate these lessons into your daily life and learn to live well despite pain.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59147-049-6 (9781591470496)
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Content
Introduction: How This Program Can Change Your Life
Lesson : Becoming Your Own Pain Management Expert
Lesson 2: Activity, Rest, and Pacing
Lesson 3: Learning to Relax
Lesson 4: Are You Always Tired? Ways to Combat Chronic Fatigue
Lesson 5: Don't Let Pain Ruin Your Relationships!
Lesson : Changing Behavior
Lesson 7: Changing Thoughts and Feelings
Lesson 8: Gaining Self-Confidence
Lesson 9: Putting It All Together
Lesson : The Importance of Maintenance and amp quot Setbacks amp quot
Additional Reading
Research Supporting This Pain Management Program
Index
About the Authors
Lesson : Becoming Your Own Pain Management Expert
Lesson 2: Activity, Rest, and Pacing
Lesson 3: Learning to Relax
Lesson 4: Are You Always Tired? Ways to Combat Chronic Fatigue
Lesson 5: Don't Let Pain Ruin Your Relationships!
Lesson : Changing Behavior
Lesson 7: Changing Thoughts and Feelings
Lesson 8: Gaining Self-Confidence
Lesson 9: Putting It All Together
Lesson : The Importance of Maintenance and amp quot Setbacks amp quot
Additional Reading
Research Supporting This Pain Management Program
Index
About the Authors