"Fortunately for clinicians and patients, insurers and workers' compensation decision makers are increasingly beginning to understand the value of a multidisciplinary, educationally based approach to pain management. Dr. Caudill's work is at the forefront of this area. We use this book with many of the patients in our multidisciplinary functional restoration program."--Kimeron Hardin, PhD, Bay Area Pain Center, Los Gatos, California; coauthor of
The Chronic Pain Control Workbook"Focusing on what people can do on their own to manage persistent pain, this is a truly special book. It is packed with important information and practical tips from one of the leading international authorities in the field."--Francis J. Keefe, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University; Associate Director for Research, Duke Pain and Palliative Care Program
"Simply stated, I have not yet found anything else as useful as this book in my practice with chronic pain patients. The most significant value of this book is the straightforward way in which life-changing information is communicated. My patients benefit from the practical and helpful strategies provided in a resource they continue to use even after treatment is over."--Gregory T. Hale, PhD, Psychologist, Indianapolis, Indiana
"Dr. Caudill's book and program gave me back my life after I was involved in an automobile accident five years ago. The pain that became chronic was untreatable, and it felt as though my life was lost. Then my doctor referred me to Dr. Caudill's 10-week pain management program, which provided me with the tools to put my life back together. Gradually, I was able to return to work full time and manage the pain and stress on a daily basis. Now I use Dr. Caudill's book to run periodical pain management programs at the clinic where I am employed. It's amazing how clients can be transformed. The information in the workbook shows that the mind-body connection is very powerful. While the pain may not necessarily be eliminated, it can be controlled, and the quality of life recaptured."--Nancy L. Hale, MEd, LMHC
"Too often, people with chronic pain feel that they are on a lonely and isolated journey. This book is a must-have companion that can point the way to many new possibilities. With step-by-step guidance, it empowers readers to take back their lives from pain."--Scott Fishman, MD, author of
The War on PainPRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION" ...This book does not just provide excellent content; it is also structured to motivate people and is written in a manner that seems to invite learning....It is written in a clear and articulate style that is friendly and informative but not condescending, while at the same time educational and scientific without being pedantic. The book is both philosophical and practical, providing learning experiences on several levels. The chapters are well organized, including essential information on a wide variety of topics, backed by references to relevant research and citing the principal investigators involved in the research. There is a nice combination of education, examples, and exercises in each chapter, providing a positive and inviting learning atmosphere. The summaries at the end of each chapter are excellent as are the bibliographies that are provided. The coverage of different approaches to pain management is notable for its breadth and the obvious comfort the author has with her material. A good deal of very practical and useful information is presented in a concise fashion....I recommend this volume without hesitation both as a self-help book for chronic pain sufferers and as an important source of treatment information for professionals who may wish to become more knowledgeable about chronic pain and its treatment."--
Journal of Pharmaceutical Care in Pain & Symptom Control"...Initial chapters set the tone that is continued throughout the book: direct information presented in a very compassionate tone by the author. The reader gets the sense that the author has great understanding of the experience of living with chronic pain; yet she also promotes the importance of controlling pain, rather than being controlled by it. Very practical suggestions are given for the use of relaxation exercises, breathing techniques, physical exercise, nutrition, and other non-pharmacological interventions for chronic pain. A strength of the book is the chapter devoted to effective communication which is a common frustration for the patient in interacting with heath care providers."--Disabilities Studies Quarterly, Betty Ferrell, Ph.D., F.A.A.N., City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, Fall 1996.
"This book presents a well defined and clearly articulated program designed to teach persons who live with pain how to manage pain and feel more in control of their lives....Occupational therapy practitioners who work with this population should find this book appealing and useful. It is practical and offers clear materials to reproduce and use in group and individual sessions....This book should fit nicely as a valuable resource in any occupational therapy department."--
American Occupational Therapy Association"....This book may be used in conjunction with a formally structured pain-control program or on an independent basis. Its practical, jargon-free style is geared towards the lay reader. A user-friendly style and many simple measurement scales facilitate application...."--
Child and Family Behavior Therapy"Managing Pain before It Manages You is the most important, comprehensive, how-to workbook on pain management. Written by Margaret Caudill, an internationally recognized pain specialist, this manual offers practical knowledge and strategies for patients suffering with chronic pain and their caregivers. This authoritative reference brings together comparison and wisdom with a scientifically validated, holistic approach, plus all of the information, guidelines, and tools needed for effective pain management. An essential guide for patients, families, and clinicians!"--Carol Lynn Mandle, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Professor, Adult Health Department, Boston College, School of Nursing; Co-Director, General Mind-Body Program and Scientist, Mind-Body Medical Institute, Boston; Invited Faculty Associate for Research and Consultation, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston
"At last, a volume that is practical, prescriptive, and clearly written for use by people who suffer from chronic pain! In Managing Pain before It Manages You, Dr. Margaret Caudill provides essential information for individual sufferers about factors associated with chronic pain, guidance for how to live with the myriad of problems created by these conditions, and a practical set of skills that can be easily learned and placed into practice.
Dr. Caudill's narrative is crystal clear and insightful, demonstrating great empathy for pain sufferers. She has a knack for clearly and concisely discussing relevant information while anticipating readers' misconceptions and reservations, addressing them throughout the volume. This volume can be used by people with chronic pain on their own as well as an adjunct to treatments provided by professionals. If followed carefully, this volume will surely make a difference in the lives of those with diverse chronic pain syndromes. Dr. Margaret Caudill has produced an outstanding volume that will set the standard against which all future volumes targeting those with chronic pain will be judged."--Dennis C. Turk, Ph.D., Director, Professor of Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, & Behavioral Science, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Managing Pain before It Manages You is a well spring of wisdom and practical approaches that can help transform your life as well as your pain. Dr Caudill's enormous wealth of knowledge, extensive clinical experience, and compassionate understanding combine to make this the single best book on pain available today. It will surely become a classic." (And on the author:) "Caudill is one of the original pioneers in the holistic approach to pain management."--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., President, Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., and author of
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind (NY Times bestseller) and
The Power of the Mind to Heal"A useful workbook for those suffering from unremitting chronic pain. It's a comprehensive guide for people who refuse to let chronic pain run their lives. It enables pain sufferers to take the management of their pain into their own hands."--Carol Warfield, M.D., Harvard Medical School; Director, Pain Management Center, Beth Isarel Hospital, Boston
"Chronic pain is disabling for patients, frustrating for physicians (providers, health care professionals), and costly for the health care system.
Managing Pain before It Manages You boldly demonstrates that there must be a better way. With compassion, proven effectiveness, and scientific validity,
Managing Pain before It Manages You empowers patients to become active partners in their own health care. The result is a better quality of life for pain patients, less distressed physicians, and lower health care costs. Just as diabetics should not be without insulin (or patients with bacterial infections should not be without antibiotics), patients with chronic pain should not be without
Managing Pain before It Manages You. Managing Pain before It Manages You is just what the doctor ordered, or should order.
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Managing Pain Before It Manages You is strong medicine for relieving the pain of patient dissatisfaction and excessive utilization of patients with chronic pain in managed care organizations."--David S. Sobel, M.D., Director, Patient Education and Health Promotion, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Northern California Region. Coauthor of
The Healing Brain and Healthy Pleasures"...a how-to workbook."--
The Bookwatch"Dr. Margaret Caudill has been a professional colleague for many years....She has developed a clinically tested pro...
