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Product Identifiers
PublisherGuilford Publications
ISBN-101572307188
ISBN-139781572307186
eBay Product ID (ePID)102834781
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleManaging Pain before It Manages You
Number of Pages222 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicPain Medicine, Health Care Issues, General, Mental Health
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreHealth & Fitness, Psychology, Medical
AuthorMargaret A. Caudill
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight21.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
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LCCN2001-040959
Reviews"She has developed a clinically tested program recognized throughout the world. Her program for chronic pain has been scientifically proven to significantly lessen anxiety and depression, as well as anger and hostility....The publication of Managing Pain Before It Manages You allows those who are not participating in a formally structured program to make use of its approach. The book is user-friendly, providing practical advice in an engaging fashion. Those who have used this approach report that in addition to lessening their suffering from pain, they have learned how to apply its principles to other aspects of their lives. They communicate better, have a more positive attitude, and frequently achieve other elusive health goals. Overall, they report having gained more control over their lives."--The Pain Clinic "This is a revised edition of a well-known workbook for self management of chronic pain. The first edition of this book was published in 1994 and received numerous accolades from the popular press as well as notable scholars in pain medicine. The book has also been enormously popular among lay audience including chronic pain patients and their families. The revised edition includes updated information to accommodate today's healthcare climate, particularly in the areas of medications....the book is likely to serve as an excellent supplement to therapy."--Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy "I can assure you this is a five-star book! Race to your nearest bookstore for your own personal copy that will help you, or someone you know that is suffering daily pain. Not only is there a world of information, but work sheets and records for the ¿patient'....This book can change the way a person with pain thinks and reacts. This is a guarantee: After reading and studying this book, the person suffering will feel better about himself."--News Chief "This very complete manual on how to manage one's own chronic pain will be a very useful adjunct to psychotherapy whenever a patient is struggling with long-term pain despite a physician's care....Many 'special features' make this book's approach powerful--the author provides chapter-end summaries of important points, exploration tasks which reinforce chapter learning, supplementary reading lists for use in further development of coping skills, several very handy appendices ("Common Chronic Pain Conditions," "Complementary Alternative Medicine," and an appendix on preventing workplace injuries, "Working Comfortably"). The book is well indexed and has an excellent bibliography of sources for self-help and self-education. Many useful tables for tracking pain experienced, behavior, etc. are given at the end of the book in a format that is easily copied for use: a pain diary sheet, a relaxation response diary sheet, and a sheet for recording self-talk, emotions, automatic thoughts and their distortions....I would recommend this book to anyone whose practice will find them in relationship to others with chronic pain, be they physicians, psychologists, counselors, nurses, or other practitioners. It would be very useful as an adjunct text in a graduate clinical psychology course on the treatment of chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy, or rational emotive therapy, among others."--Psychological Reports PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION " ...This book does not just provide excellent content; it is also structured to motivate people and is written in a manner that seems to invite learning....It is written in a clear and articulate style that is friendly and informative but not condescending, while at the same time educational and scientific without being pedantic. The book is both philosophical and practical, providing learning experiences on several levels. The chapters are well organized, including essential information on a wide variety of topics, backed by references to rele, "Fortunately for clinicians and patients, insurers and workers' compensation decision makers are increasingly beginning to understand the value of a multidisciplinary, educationally based approach to pain management. Dr. Caudill's work is at the forefront of this area. We use this book with many of the patients in our multidisciplinary functional restoration program."--Kimeron Hardin, PhD, Bay Area Pain Center, Los Gatos, California; coauthor of The Chronic Pain Control Workbook "Focusing on what people can do on their own to manage persistent pain, this is a truly special book. It is packed with important information and practical tips from one of the leading international authorities in the field."--Francis J. Keefe, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University; Associate Director for Research, Duke Pain and Palliative Care Program "Simply stated, I have not yet found anything else as useful as this book in my practice with chronic pain patients. The most significant value of this book is the straightforward way in which life-changing information is communicated. My patients benefit from the practical and helpful strategies provided in a resource they continue to use even after treatment is over."--Gregory T. Hale, PhD, Psychologist, Indianapolis, Indiana "Dr. Caudill's book and program gave me back my life after I was involved in an automobile accident five years ago. The pain that became chronic was untreatable, and it felt as though my life was lost. Then my doctor referred me to Dr. Caudill's 10-week pain management program, which provided me with the tools to put my life back together. Gradually, I was able to return to work full time and manage the pain and stress on a daily basis. Now I use Dr. Caudill's book to run periodical pain management programs at the clinic where I am employed. It's amazing how clients can be transformed. The information in the workbook shows that the mind-body connection is very powerful. While the pain may not necessarily be eliminated, it can be controlled, and the quality of life recaptured."--Nancy L. Hale, MEd, LMHC "Too often, people with chronic pain feel that they are on a lonely and isolated journey. This book is a must-have companion that can point the way to many new possibilities. With step-by-step guidance, it empowers readers to take back their lives from pain."--Scott Fishman, MD, author of The War on Pain PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION " ...This book does not just provide excellent content; it is also structured to motivate people and is written in a manner that seems to invite learning....It is written in a clear and articulate style that is friendly and informative but not condescending, while at the same time educational and scientific without being pedantic. The book is both philosophical and practical, providing learning experiences on several levels. The chapters are well organized, including essential information on a wide variety of topics, backed by references to relevant research and citing the principal investigators involved in the research. There is a nice combination of education, examples, and exercises in each chapter, providing a positive and inviting learning atmosphere. The summaries at the end of each chapter are excellent as are the bibliographies that are provided. The coverage of different approaches to pain management is notable for its breadth and the obvious comfort the author has with her material. A good deal of very practical and useful information is presented in a concise fashion....I recommend this volume without hesitation both as a self-help book for chronic pain sufferers and as an important source of treatment information for professionals who may wish to become more knowledgeable about chronic pain and its treatment."--Journal of Pharmaceutical Care in Pain & Symptom Control "...Initial chapters set the tone that is continued thro, "She has developed a clinically tested program recognized throughout the world. Her program for chronic pain has been scientifically proven to significantly lessen anxiety and depression, as well as anger and hostility....The publication ofManaging Pain Before It Manages Youallows those who are not participating in a formally structured program to make use of its approach. The book is user-friendly, providing practical advice in an engaging fashion. Those who have used this approach report that in addition to lessening their suffering from pain, they have learned how to apply its principles to other aspects of their lives. They communicate better, have a more positive attitude, and frequently achieve other elusive health goals. Overall, they report having gained more control over their lives."--The Pain Clinic "This is a revised edition of a well-known workbook for self management of chronic pain. The first edition of this book was published in 1994 and received numerous accolades from the popular press as well as notable scholars in pain medicine. The book has also been enormously popular among lay audience including chronic pain patients and their families. The revised edition includes updated information to accommodate today's healthcare climate, particularly in the areas of medications....the book is likely to serve as an excellent supplement to therapy."--Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy "I can assure you this is a five-star book! Race to your nearest bookstore for your own personal copy that will help you, or someone you know that is suffering daily pain. Not only is there a world of information, but work sheets and records for the ¿patient'....This book can change the way a person with pain thinks and reacts. This is a guarantee: After reading and studying this book, the person suffering will feel better about himself."--News Chief "This very complete manual on how to manage one's own chronic pain will be a very useful adjunct to psychotherapy whenever a patient is struggling with long-term pain despite a physician's care....Many 'special features' make this book's approach powerful--the author provides chapter-end summaries of important points, exploration tasks which reinforce chapter learning, supplementary reading lists for use in further development of coping skills, several very handy appendices ("Common Chronic Pain Conditions," "Complementary Alternative Medicine," and an appendix on preventing workplace injuries, "Working Comfortably"). The book is well indexed and has an excellent bibliography of sources for self-help and self-education. Many useful tables for tracking pain experienced, behavior, etc. are given at the end of the book in a format that is easily copied for use: a pain diary sheet, a relaxation response diary sheet, and a sheet for recording self-talk, emotions, automatic thoughts and their distortions....I would recommend this book to anyone whose practice will find them in relationship to others with chronic pain, be they physicians, psychologists, counselors, nurses, or other practitioners. It would be very useful as an adjunct text in a graduate clinical psychology course on the treatment of chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy, or rational emotive therapy, among others."--Psychological Reports PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION " ...This book does not just provide excellent content; it is also structured to motivate people and is written in a manner that seems to invite learning....It is written in a clear and articulate style that is friendly and informative but not condescending, while at the same time educational and scientific without being pedantic. The book is both philosophical and practical, providing learning experiences on several levels. The chapters are well organized, including essential information on a wide variety of topics, backed by references to releva, "Fortunately for clinicians and patients, insurers and workers' compensation decision makers are increasingly beginning to understand the value of a multidisciplinary, educationally based approach to pain management. Dr. Caudill's work is at the forefront of this area. We use this book with many of the patients in our multidisciplinary functional restoration program."--Kimeron Hardin, PhD, Bay Area Pain Center, Los Gatos, California; coauthor ofThe Chronic Pain Control Workbook "Focusing on what people can do on their own to manage persistent pain, this is a truly special book. It is packed with important information and practical tips from one of the leading international authorities in the field."--Francis J. Keefe, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University; Associate Director for Research, Duke Pain and Palliative Care Program "Simply stated, I have not yet found anything else as useful as this book in my practice with chronic pain patients. The most significant value of this book is the straightforward way in which life-changing information is communicated. My patients benefit from the practical and helpful strategies provided in a resource they continue to use even after treatment is over."--Gregory T. Hale, PhD, Psychologist, Indianapolis, Indiana "Dr. Caudill's book and program gave me back my life after I was involved in an automobile accident five years ago. The pain that became chronic was untreatable, and it felt as though my life was lost. Then my doctor referred me to Dr. Caudill's 10-week pain management program, which provided me with the tools to put my life back together. Gradually, I was able to return to work full time and manage the pain and stress on a daily basis. Now I use Dr. Caudill's book to run periodical pain management programs at the clinic where I am employed. It's amazing how clients can be transformed. The information in the workbook shows that the mind-body connection is very powerful. While the pain may not necessarily be eliminated, it can be controlled, and the quality of life recaptured."--Nancy L. Hale, MEd, LMHC "Too often, people with chronic pain feel that they are on a lonely and isolated journey. This book is a must-have companion that can point the way to many new possibilities. With step-by-step guidance, it empowers readers to take back their lives from pain."--Scott Fishman, MD, author ofThe War on Pain PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION " ...This book does not just provide excellent content; it is also structured to motivate people and is written in a manner that seems to invite learning....It is written in a clear and articulate style that is friendly and informative but not condescending, while at the same time educational and scientific without being pedantic. The book is both philosophical and practical, providing learning experiences on several levels. The chapters are well organized, including essential information on a wide variety of topics, backed by references to relevant research and citing the principal investigators involved in the research. There is a nice combination of education, examples, and exercises in each chapter, providing a positive and inviting learning atmosphere. The summaries at the end of each chapter are excellent as are the bibliographies that are provided. The coverage of different approaches to pain management is notable for its breadth and the obvious comfort the author has with her material. A good deal of very practical and useful information is presented in a concise fashion....I recommend this volume without hesitation both as a self-help book for chronic pain sufferers and as an important source of treatment information for professionals who may wish to become more knowledgeable about chronic pain and its treatment."--Journal of Pharmaceutical Care in Pain & Symptom Control "...Initial chapters set the tone that is continued throughou
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal616/.0472
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentBenson, Foreword. Before You Begin: How This Book Can Help You. Beginning to Take Control of Your Pain. Understanding Pain. The Mind-Body Connection. The Body-Mind Connection. The Power of the Mind. Adopting Healthy Attitudes. Nutrition and Pain. Effective Communication. Effective Problem Solving. The End of the Beginning. Appendices: A. Common Chronic Pain Conditions. B. Complementary Alternative Medicine. C. Working Comfortably. D. Bibliography. Index. Worksheets and Other Materials.
SynopsisNow in a revised and expanded edition, this popular workbook teaches coping skills proven to decrease the discomfort, depression, and anxiety associated with chronic pain. The information and techniques presented have been used by tens of thousands of people over nearly two decades, and have been demonstrated to empower pain sufferers and decrease pain-related disability and distress. The approach is also valuable for people coping with other chronic illness-related problems, such as fatigue. Through hands-on exercises and homework assignments, readers are helped to understand the pain process, learn about medications and their effects, and recognize factors that exacerbate or relieve symptoms. The revised edition features updated coverage of commonly used pain medications and specific pain disorders, current nutritional recommendations, and a new appendix on complementary alternative medicine. Also included are a wealth of helpful new ideas on coping with pain flare-ups, staying active, accomplishing personal goals, and more.
LC Classification NumberRB127.C384 2001
