Chronic Pain: v. 11 (Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice) - Softcover

"This book is written in a concise, practical style. Its organization facilitates quick access to a wealth of clinical information. It provides a multitude of references appropriate for both patients and practitioners, should further education be desired." Lora Humphrey Beebe, PhD, APRN, BC, in Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 30, 2009 "Chronic Pain is a small gem. [The authors] provide sage insights based on their clinical experience and available research into the complexities of patients with chronic pain...in a succinct and user-friendly package." Dennis C. Turk, PhD, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington "[This book] contains an invaluable overview of assessment and treatment strategies for persons with chronic pain. [It] is highly recommended for healthcare providers and students alike." Robert N. Jamison, PhD, Director of Clinical Psychology and Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School "Chronic Pain presents up-to-date information to the provider who has been overlooked in the treatment of pain." Bill H. McCarberg, MD, Chronic Pain Management Program, Kaiser Permanente and Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego

There are effective psychological interventions for patients with chronic pain that can serve as an independent treatment or in conjunction with medical and physiological treatments. This volume in the series "Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice" provides psychologists, physicians, and other health care providers with practical and evidence-based guidance on the psychological diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain in a reader-friendly format. In addition, it includes information about medical treatments, multidisciplinary management, and complementary and alternative therapies.