This manual begins with an introduction to chronic, nonmalignant pain treatment and some of the main pain theories, as well as approaches to pain management . The core of the book delineates the application of Beck’s cognitive therapy assessment and intervention strategies with this client population, and offers an easy-to-follow structured approach.
The book provides case examples and therapist-patient dialogues to demonstrate cognitive therapy in action and illustrate ways to improve collaborative efforts between practitioners and patients.
Tabella dei contenuti
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Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Overview of Pain, Assessment, And Treatment Considerations
Part II: Behavioral Interventions
Part III: Cognitive Interventions
Part IV: Psychosocial Stressors To Address
Part V: Assertiveness
Part VI: Pain Pharmacotherapy
Part VII: Preparing for the End of Therapy and Beyond
Appendix: Patientís Report of Therapy Session
References
Index
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Circa l’autore
Daniel M. Gruener, MD, is President of the Northeast Neuroscience Institute, a medical education company devoted to the advancement of research and education in both Psychiatry and Pain Medicine. He continues to serve a patient population via a private group practice in Abington, Pennsylvania.
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