The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook: Using the Brain's Neuroplasticity to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain - Softcover

Blackstone MSW, Vanessa M.; Sinaiko LPC, Olivia S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648483763 ISBN 13: 9781648483769

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, 2024

Synopsis

Free yourself from chronic pain with this powerful, evidence-based workbook.

Do you suffer from back, knee, or neck pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other condition that causes chronic discomfort? Have you searched far and wide for answers, hoping against hope to find lasting relief—only to find yourself disappointed and in pain again? This discouraging cycle can be as damaging to your quality of life as the pain itself, especially if your pain has been minimized or disregarded. If you’re tired of running into roadblocks when it comes to finding real solutions, it might be time for a new approach. It’s time to leverage the natural power and flexibility of your brain, so you can finally free yourself from chronic pain and take charge of your life.

At the heart of this groundbreaking workbook is pain reprocessing therapy (PRT)—the most effective current treatment for chronic pain. PRT is a highly streamlined, evidence-based method that actually retrains the brain to accurately interpret sensory signals from the body, interrupting the perpetual pain cycle so you can find some relief. You’ll begin by exploring the ins and outs of how pain works, with special emphasis on understanding the critical relationship between pain and fear. You’ll also discover a wealth of in-the-moment tips to help you quickly recognize the aspects of life that trigger or aggravate your pain—so you can handle it quickly, healthily, and move on with less pain.

If your quest for relief has led to nothing but frustration, shame, stigmatization, and endless agony, the answers found in this friendly guide will illuminate a path away from pain and toward lasting comfort and peace of mind. Go ahead, take the first step.

About this title

About the Author

Vanessa M. Blackstone, MSW, citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Nation, is executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. She earned her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. Following her own personal recovery from chronic pain, Vanessa began her career as a therapist in 2018. She was one of the first clinical consultants at the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, and has helped train hundreds of practitioners in pain reprocessing therapy (PRT). In addition to chronic pain treatment, she specializes in sex therapy, substance use and recovery, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and works on film sets as an onset wellness professional. Outside of her professional roles, Vanessa is a former foster youth who advocates for current and former foster youth by sharing her personal experiences in public speaking events. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Olivia S. Sinaiko, LPC, is a therapist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, persistent physical symptoms, anxiety, and other forms of nervous system dysfunction.  Prior to starting her private practice, Olivia worked at the tribal health consortium Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), where she developed and led the organization's behavioral health pain program. She has been a featured presenter in the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) training modules on nonpharmacological approaches to pain treatment and interdisciplinary care in the treatment of chronic pain, and regularly presents to health care providers from different disciplines on issues related to psychological treatments for chronic pain. She earned her BA from Stanford University and her MA in counseling psychology from The Wright Institute, as well as a JD from Yale Law School. She lives in Juneau, AK.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648483763
• ISBN 13: 9781648483769
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152