Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control

Dr. David Patterson and Dr. M. Elena Mendoza are world experts in the use of hypnosis for pain management. This updated edition of the award-winning Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control provides clinicians and scientists with state-of-the-science and state-of-the-art knowledge about hypnotic approaches for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. If you are a health care provider or researcher working in the field of pain management, you will want to read this book cover to cover, and then keep it on hand as a ready reference. - Mark P. Jensen, PhD, Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States This is a well-written, authoritative, and very informative book, written by two leading experts on the use of hypnosis for pain control. It is the first book that I would turn to when looking for answers to questions about the topic. - Irving Kirsch, PhD, Associate Director, Program in Placebo Studies, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States Patterson and Mendoza amp rsquo s book offers a cutting-edge perspective on clinical hypnosis. It skillfully combines a thorough analysis of evidence-based clinical applications with foundational scientific insights into psychological and physiological mechanisms. The authors provide detailed guidance on the practical application of hypnosis, seamlessly integrating it with other psychotherapeutic modalities and contemporary mindfulness techniques. This book is an essential resource not only for the seasoned psychotherapist but also for all health care professionals seeking to enhance pain management strategies.   - Pierre Rainville, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry; Assistant Director, Clinical Research, Research Center of the Research Center of the Montreal Geriatric University Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada Pain is one the most debilitating health issues of our time. In this extraordinary book, David R. Patterson and M. Elena Mendoza masterfully marshal a multidisciplinary approach to clinical pain control, with emphasis on the special role that hypnotic approaches can take. This is one of the best clinical books I amp rsquo ve read as of late, I highly recommend it! - Stephen Gilligan, PhD, psychologist; author of Therapeutic Trances: The Cooperation Principle in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Generative Trance: The Experience of Creative Flow The strain in pain lies mainly in the brain. Patterson and Mendoza show us how to take advantage of that fact in clear and evidence-based language. If you want to painlessly add hypnotic analgesia and stress management to your set of psychotherapeutic skills, read this book. Your patients will thank you. - David Spiegel, MD, Jack, Lulu and Sam Willson Professor & Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States; Cofounder and Scientific Advisor, Reveri Health, Inc. Patterson and Mendoza provide a comprehensive, integrative model. In concert with other approaches of altering states, hypnotic methods can enhance treatment. Empirically grounded and easy to digest, this landmark book addresses both acute and chronic pain conditions. Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control is an essential reference for clinicians who treat clients suffering with pain. Both the tyro and expert will improve their practice. - Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Phoenix, AZ, United States With so many in the United States and worldwide suffering from chronic pain, mental health providers and psychotherapists need accurate, up-to-date information about clinical hypnosis as an evidence-based alternative to addictive pain pills. This book fills that need by connecting pain education and the principles of Ericksonian hypnosis with an integrative approach. It is concisely written by the leaders in the field. Read and expand your clinical skills in chronic and acute pain management!   - Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis; Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco, TX, United States This groundbreaking book offers an innovative perspective on utilizing hypnotic analgesia as a viable alternative to psychopharmacological interventions for managing acute and chronic pain. It is an invaluable resource for pain therapists, researchers, and students seeking to delve into the scientific basis of hypnotic analgesia amid its increasing recognition as an evidence-based practice. Whether exploring the neurophysiological determinants of hypnotic analgesia, Ericksonian techniques, meditation/mindfulness integration, or a wide array of hypnotic strategies for pain management, this book comprehensively covers the most pertinent aspects of hypnosis and pain control. If you amp rsquo re looking for a drug-free way to take control of pain, or if you amp rsquo re a health care professional seeking new tools, I highly recommend it. - Giuseppe De Benedittis, MD, PhD, Professor and former Director, Interdepartmental Pain Center, University of Milan, Milan, Italy The second edition of Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control is a wonderfully practical book. It features countless gems for the integration of clinical hypnosis into the treatment of acute and chronic pain. The book is rich with empathy, and chock-full of clear advice for dealing with a wide array of painful conditions and diverse patient populations. Anyone who wants to be empowered to make a big difference in vulnerable people amp rsquo s lives will find this volume priceless. - Michael D. Yapko, PhD, Clinical Psychologist; author of Trancework: An Introduction to the Practice of Clinical Hypnosis; Essentials of Hypnosis; and Mindfulness and Hypnosis: The Power of Suggestion to Transform Experience This book is a tour de force on pain management using clinical hypnosis! This second edition, coauthored with M. Elena Mendoza, provides the latest evidence, virtual reality applications, Ericksonian techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness meditation integration in hypnotic pain control. I enthusiastically recommend it to anyone who works in pain management! - Akira Otani, EdD, ABPH, retired Senior Staff Psychologist, University of Maryland Counseling Center, College Park, MD, United States This book offers detailed and inspirational treatment techniques and scripts, and clinically applicable approaches that take into consideration the individual complexities behind pain. As a trauma psychotherapist, I appreciate the authors amp rsquo focus on adapting hypnotic interventions to the individual patient amp rsquo s core values, overcoming implicit resistances, awareness of the patient amp rsquo s psychosocial context and inclination for spiritual resources, and how to pay attention to relational aspects. - Susanna Carolusson, MSc, licensed psychologist, licensed psychotherapist, teacher, supervisor, and author, in private practice Many reviewers impressed with a textbook frequently opine, amp ldquo This book belongs on every clinician amp rsquo s bookshelf. amp rdquo With regards to Clinical Hypnosis for Pain Control, Second Edition, I offer this suggestion to any clinician who includes clinical hypnosis in their practice for enhancing pain management: Keep this book off your bookshelf. Keep it in your hands instead. Read it. Then read it again as it guides you through a practical and effective process using clinical hypnosis to comfort those in pain. - David B. Reid, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist; past-president APA Division 30, Psychological Hypnosis; Fellow and Approved Consultant, ASCH; Adjunct Professor, Saybrook University, Pasadena, CA, United States David R. Patterson and M. Elena Mendoza have developed exceptional expertise in the use of hypnosis for pain management throughout their careers. This book is a true gift, sharing the fruits of the authors amp rsquo dedicated work. Rich and comprehensive, it provides readers with an in-depth understanding of pain issues, the empirical foundations of hypnosis, and the authors amp rsquo integrative approach to treatment. Generously, they also include a practical protocol to enable readers to start applying these techniques themselves. - David Ogez, PhD, Psychology Assistant Professor, University of Montreal; President, Quebec Hypnosis Society, Montreal, QC, Canada This is an essential book in the field of hypnosis for pain control. Dr. Patterson and Dr. Mendoza are authorities on the topic, and this second edition is a substantial and important update for clinical practitioners. - Alexandra Chadderdon, PsyD, Staff Psychologist, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program, BHIP, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Aurora, CO, United States