Managing Your Child''s Chronic Pain

"Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain is a resource for parents to learn how to help their children and families cope with persisting pain using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an effective intervention to treat children with chronic pain"--

List of contents

• Preface


• Introduction


• Chapter 1. How Pain Affects Children and Families


• Chapter 2. Getting Help and Setting Goals


• Chapter 3. Relaxation Methods for Children and Teenagers


• Chapter 4. Praise, Attention and Reward Systems


• Chapter 5. Lifestyle Factors


• Chapter 6. Sleep Interventions


• Chapter 7. School and Social Life


• Chapter 8. Coping with Pain, Stress and Other Problems


• Chapter 9. Special Topics by Age and Development Level: Issues for Young Children and Older Adolescents


• Chapter 10. Reflection, Maintenance, and Prevention


• Resources


• Appendices


• Appendix A. Instructions for Progressive Muscle Relaxation (for young children ages 5-9)


• Appendix B. Instructions for Progressive Muscle Relaxation (for older children who are over age 10)


• Appendix C. Instructions for Muscle Relaxation with Imagery


• Appendix D. Instructions for Mini-Relaxation


• Appendix E. Point System Worksheet


• Appendix F. Privilege System Worksheet


• Appendix G. Brainstorming Solutions Worksheet


• Index

About the author

Tonya M. Palermo, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Palermo is an internationally recognized researcher in pediatric chronic pain and has practiced clinically within several interdisciplinary pain programs as a licensed clinical psychologist.

Emily F. Law, Ph.D., is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the role of psychological factors in pediatric chronic pain. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and provides clinical service through the Pain Medicine Service at Seattle Children's Hospital.

Summary

Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain is a resource for parents to learn how to help their children and families cope with persisting pain using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), an effective intervention to treat children with chronic pain.

Product details

• Authors: Emily F Law, Emily F. Law, Emily F. (Acting Assistant Professor Law, Law Emily F., Tonya M Palermo, Tonya M. Palermo, Tonya M. (Professor Palermo, Tonya M. Law Palermo, Palermo Tonya M.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.07.2015
• EAN: 9780199330041
• ISBN: 978-0-19-933004-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, MEDICAL / Pediatrics, Pain & pain management, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Pain and pain management, Paediatric medicine, MEDICAL / Pain Management, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General, Paediatric medicine / child and adolescent medicine