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Archive for June, 2011
Coping with Pain: Who Am I?
Psychologists who study the process of self knowledge examine how people approach the question: “Who am I?” We think of the “self” as having several components. There is the actual self, the ideal self, the ought self, and the feared …
Coping with Pain: Rebuilding Intimacy
One of my first research studies involved examining the significance of the
Migraine Headache Management: No Regrets
I spoke with a woman today about how she manages her chronic migraines. She has had migraines for over 5 years and finally feels she has them under
Chronic Pain Management: Fear, Avoidance, and Disability
Pain often causes people to feel afraid - and, the greater the pain, the greater the fear. This is a natural response and pretty helpful for acute pain.
Coping with Chronic Pain: Multiple Coping Strategies Make a Difference
Today in spin class, we did an endurance ride: 60 minutes in which you work hard enough that you really









