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Butler, David S., Moseley, G. Lorimer, Sunyata (Illustrator). Adelaide, Australia: Noigroup Publications , 2003.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 BUT 2003
In everyday language accompanied by illustrations, this book discusses how pain responses are produced by the brain: how responses to injury from the autonomic motor and immune systems in your body contribute to pain, and why pain can persist after tissues have had plenty of time to heal. It aims t…
Author
Butler, David S.
Moseley, G. Lorimer
Sunyata (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Adelaide, Australia
Publisher
Noigroup Publications
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
Softcover; 129 p.
Subject
Pain
Pain Control
Coping with Pain
Chronic Pain
Abstract
In everyday language accompanied by illustrations, this book discusses how pain responses are produced by the brain: how responses to injury from the autonomic motor and immune systems in your body contribute to pain, and why pain can persist after tissues have had plenty of time to heal. It aims to give clinicians and people in pain tools to learn about the processes involved during pain, and a scientific route to recovery.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
0-9750910-0
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 BUT 2003
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Explain pain handbook : Protectometer

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122355
Moseley, GL, Butler, DS. Adelaide, Australia: Noigroup Publications , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 MOS 2015
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a key element in the Explain Pain toolkit. An easily accessible book for people experiencing pain, it introduces the Protectometer, a ground breaking pain treatment tool.; "The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer helps you understand your personal pain …
Author
Moseley, GL
Butler, DS
Place of Publication
Adelaide, Australia
Publisher
Noigroup Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; 49 p., ill., 8 pads of coloured stickies
Subject
Pain
Pain Control
Chronic Pain
Abstract
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a key element in the Explain Pain toolkit. An easily accessible book for people experiencing pain, it introduces the Protectometer, a ground breaking pain treatment tool.
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer helps you understand your personal pain formula, identify your DIMs (Danger in Me) and SIMs (Safety in Me) and provides six clear strategies for recovery from pain.
"This is your personal workbook. The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a stand-alone resource but if you want to delve deeper, Explain Pain is the ideal companion with clear links provided throughout"--from the Publisher
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9780975091098
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 MOS 2015

Copies

copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, April 12, 2024
copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief: Guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125143
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with …
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CDs ; 105 minutes
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Mindfulness
Meditation
Chronic Pain
Abstract
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with guided meditations and teachings. It opens with an overview of seven fundamental attitudes we can develop to cultivate mindfulness in relationship to chronic pain and its incessant challenges, and follows with concepts and practices including: mindful breathing, working with intense sensations, befriending thoughts and emotions, finding refuge in awareness, and bringing mindfulness into every life.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Why does mommy hurt? Helping children cope with the challenges of having a caregiver with chronic pain, fibromyalgia,or autoimmune disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122253
Christy, Elizabeth M., Miller, James G. (illustrator). Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Press, Inc. , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates na…
Author
Christy, Elizabeth M.
Miller, James G. (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Denver, Colorado
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover ; [18 p.], illustrations
Subject
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates natural opportunities for families to talk about both the symptoms of chronic illness, and how they affect family life. Even more importantly, the story puts power into the hands of the children. It also offers a helpful "Tips and Resources" section for parents! This book is appropriate for a wide-variety of illnesses associated with chronic pain, such as: Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, and many others.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781478732969
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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