Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: Therapist Guide

Introduction Part I Understanding Pain Chapter 1: The Biological Basis of Pain Chapter 2: Psychological Factors that Influence Pain Part II Understanding Hypnosis Chapter 3: What is Hypnosis? Chapter 4: What Hypnosis can do for Pain Part III Using Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management Chapter 5: Patient Assessment and Preparation Chapter 6: Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management: The Basics Chapter 7: Hypnotic Inductions Chapter 8: Suggestions for Pain and Symptom Management Chapter 9: Suggestions for Thought and Mood Management Chapter 10: Suggestions for Behavior, Activity, and Sleep Management Chapter 11: End of the Session: Post-hypnotic Suggestions and Reorienting Chapter 12: Summary and Consolidation Pain Evaluation Form Appendix of Self-Report Measures Assessing Pain, Pain-Related Beliefs and Coping, and Clinical Success References About the Authors