Therapy Tools Pain Disorders

Therapy Tools Pain Disorders

• a range of methods in pain therapy


Psychological factors play an important role in pain perception and pain management for those affected. In many cases, their self-esteem is seriously impaired. Those affected can suffer frustration, desperation, lack of trust or depression.

The complex problems call for a flexible psychotherapeutic treatment concept which is not tied to one particular technique. This Therapy Tool combines different approaches and keeps the focus firmly on the individual needs of those affected at all times. It provides a large pool of techniques, exercises and tasks which can be drawn upon as the need arises. Along with classic psychoeducational and behavioural methods, techniques from the third wave of behavioural therapy (e.g. ACT) and pain management according to depth psychology are also included.

Contents:
Introduction • Anamnesis and Diagnostics • Knowledge and Education • Resources and Tools • Attention and Distraction • Stress and Relaxation • Exercise and Activity Building • Anxiety and Avoidance • Thoughts and Convictions • Emotions and Pain • Basic Needs • Acceptance • Sleep and Pain • Work and Pain • Relatives and Pain


Target group
Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychotherapists in training