Self-compassion, as per Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, entails giving ourselves “the same kindness and care we’d give a good friend.” Self-kindness will not only help increase our ability to cope with difficulties, but also help us succeed. A few weeks ago, I was most fortunate in being able to meet Dr Kristin […]
Can Emotional Stress Cause Pain? [5 of 5]
Have you heard of Integral Somatic Psychotherapy? This final post of the “Can Emotional Stress Cause Pain?” series will be providing you with the Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (ISP) approach to addressing chronic pain. It is based upon the presentation that Dr. Raja Selvam, PhD gave at the When Stress Causes Pain: Innovative Treatments for Psychophysiologic Disorders conference. For those of you […]
Can Emotional Stress Cause Pain? [4 of 5]
How to Apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Mind-Body Syndrome Would you like to know how to apply cognitive behavioral therapy to help your clients (and/or yourself) with mind-body pain? Alan Gordon, LCSW gave a presentation on this very topic at the When Stress Causes Pain: Innovative Treatments for Psychophysiologic Disorders conference and I will be sharing with […]
Can Emotional Stress Cause Pain? [3 of 5]
Chronic Pain and the Mind-Body Connection Does your body have a story to tell? You might not know or be fully aware, The only clue or hint of something amiss, Are those little signs your body is giving you… Various types of pain such as, Migraines, back pain, fatigue, stomach issues etc… You go to […]
Can Emotional Stress Cause Pain? [2 of 5]
Would you like to find out how to help your clients who are suffering from pain and other medically unexplained symptoms that are the result of hidden stresses? In this second post of the series on mindbody syndrome based upon the conference: When Stress Causes Pain: Innovative Treatments for Psychophysiologic Disorders, you will have the opportunity […]
