Tim Brunson DCH

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Cognitive hypnotherapy for pain management.

Posted At : June 26, 2012 5:52 PM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
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Pain is a serious health care problem and there is growing evidence to support the use of hypnosis and cognitive-behavioral interventions for pain management. This article reviews clinical techniques and methods of cognitive hypnotherapy for pain management. Current research with emphasis given to randomized, controlled trials is presented and the efficacy of hypnotherapy for pain management is discussed. Evidence for cognitive hypnotherapy in the treatment in chronic pain, cancer, osteoarthritis, sickle cell disease, temporomandibular disorder, fibromyalgia, non-cardiac chest pain, and disability related chronic pains are identified. Implications for clinical practice and research are discussed in light of the accumulating evidence in support of the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive hypnotherapy for pain management.

Am J Clin Hypn. 2012 Apr;54(4):294-310. Elkins G, Johnson A, Fisher W. Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798, USA. Gary_Elkins@baylor.edu

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Daniel J. Benor MD, ABHM

Posted At : June 26, 2012 4:37 AM | Posted By : Tim Brunson, PhD
Related Categories: Who's Who


Dr. Benor's bio summarizes his ongoing search for ever more ways to peel the onion of life's resistances, to reach the knowing (with the inner knowing of truth which has the feel of rightness) that we are all cells in the body of the Infinite Source.

While his unique area of expertise is spiritual awareness and healing, his principal work is through wholistic healing – addressing spirit, relationships, mind, emotions and body. He is using WHEE, a potent self-healing method, with children and parents (many foster parents) who are dealing with PTSD and other forms of stress, psychological and physical pain, low self-esteem, cravings and other issues.

For more information, visit: www.WholisticHealingResearch.com or www.ijhc.org

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