Grief, Loss & Separation, Adjustment
Strategies to Cope with Pain
April 16, 2010 · 1 Comment
It’s surprising how many people deal with pain on a daily basis. Here are some psychological strategies to help you manage your pain. 1. Diverting Attention Try to think of something pleasant. Count numbers in your head or run a song through your mind. Play mental games with yourself to keep your mind off the pain. Replay in your mind pleasant experience in the past. Think of people you enjoy doing things with. Think of things you enjoy doing. 2. Reinterpreting the pain sensation Try to feel distant from the pain, almost as if the pain was in somebody else’s body. Don’t think of it... [Read the full story]
Pain Management
Strategies to Cope with Pain
April 16, 2010 · 1 Comment
It’s surprising how many people deal with pain on a daily basis. Here are some psychological strategies to help you manage your pain. 1. Diverting Attention Try to think of something pleasant. Count numbers in your head or run a song through your mind. Play mental games with yourself to keep your mind off the pain. Replay in your mind pleasant experience in the past. Think of people you enjoy doing things with. Think of things you enjoy doing. 2. Reinterpreting the pain sensation Try to feel distant from the pain, almost as if the pain was in somebody else’s body. Don’t think of it... [Read the full story]
Psychological Treatments
What is Cogntive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What is Cogntive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
April 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Psychological Treatments
What is Cogntive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
April 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grief, Loss & Separation, Adjustment
Strategies to Cope with Pain
It’s surprising how many people deal with pain on a daily basis. Here are some psychological strategies to help you manage your pain. 1. Diverting Attention Try to think of something pleasant. Count numbers in your head or run a song through your mind. Play mental games with yourself to keep your mind off the...
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