Download or read book Catastrophizing and Relationship Satisfaction in the Chronic Pain Couple An Analysis of Partner Dynamics and Psychological Responses to Managing the Challenges of Constant Pain written by Michelle Skotzke and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship of Pain Catastrophizing to Perception of Partner Response to Pain Behaviors and Relationship Satisfaction Among Injured Workers Suffering from Chronic Pain written by Laurie A. Navin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the impact of pain catastrophizing on perception of partner response to pain behaviors and relationship satisfaction among injured workers suffering from chronic pain and their partners. The participants were 20 adult married injured workers receiving psychological services in a private practice setting specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and psychological conditions. The partners of these 20 injured workers were also involved in the study. Pain catastrophizing by injured workers was assessed using the Pain Catastrophizing Scale. Perceived partner response to pain behaviors was assessed using the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory. In an effort to validate perceived partner responses to pain, spouses completed the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory For Significant Others. Finally, relationship satisfaction among injured workers and their spouse was assessed using the Dyadic Adjustment Scale. A McQuitty Linkage Analysis was used to examine the manifold relationships among scales.

Download or read book The Chronic Pain Couple written by Karra Eloff and published by Exisle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The struggle to maintain joy & a fulfilling relationship while coping with chronic illness and pain is a serious problem for millions of people today. Australian entrepreneur and health professional Karra Eloff draws on academic research and her own pursuit of joy in spite of suffering to bring this trailblazing, compassionate, low-energy and practical path to a remarkable new normal, for you and your chosen human/partner. On average, one in five adults suffer from chronic pain. In older people, the number rises to three in five. Most of these people don’t realise they don’t have to settle for a survival-based coexistence with their partner or bury their hopes for success and joy under a mountain of heat packs or duvets. Chronic illness or pain, according to Karra, need not hold you back from experiencing personal joy and success. It is possible to forge a path to remarkable—to move the dial of a relationship challenged with chronic pain from embattled and exhausted to joyful and passion-filled. This is possible through small, practical changes that require little energy but make a big impact in the areas of: • Communication • Mental health • Intimacy • Personal Success If you experience chronic pain or love someone with a chronic illness this book is for you. If you are a health professional seeking practical advice for people with chronic pain, this book is for you.

Download or read book Cupid s Challenge written by Liza H Leal and published by Waterside Productions. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can partners achieve a happy and fulfilling sex life when one or both are living with chronic pain? Over 100 million people, including tens of millions of couples, in the United States alone suffer from the far-reaching effects of chronic pain. Cupid's Challenge literally uncovers how chronic pain slips into the bedroom and touches relationships physiologically, psychologically, relationally, and sensually. The arrows provided in this book are practical, powerful tools anyone can grasp and use to stimulate and enjoy their sexual relationship. Keep your sex life sparkling with: a positive and sound approach to pain management and sexual pleasure. focused and effective responses that you can tailor to meet your unique challenges. strategies for reconnecting with your partner and overcoming pain issues together. techniques that can help you communicate about a very delicate subject in a loving, respectful way. The author, Dr. Liza Leal, knows firsthand the devastation of chronic pain- and that restoration IS possible. She continues to thrive despite the rheumatoid arthritis that bound her to a wheelchair in medical school. As an EverydayHealthHacker(TM) she looks for what works, what helps, and what can help her patients change in their lives today for a brighter future tomorrow. Cupid's Challenge is your guide to learning to live well, learning to thrive in the midst of chronic pain and fulfilling a joyful intimate sex life.

Download or read book Development and Validation of the Partner Acceptance Scale for Chronic Pain PAS CP written by Kirsten M. Gullickson and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Chronic pain has a significant impact on patients and their romantic partners. The benefits of chronic pain acceptance for patients are well-established; however, partner chronic pain acceptance has been under researched. One recent study identified five themes thought to characterize partner pain acceptance, but no theoretically and psychometrically sound measure of the construct currently exists. Objective: To address this gap in the literature, the current project aimed to develop and validate a new self-report measure, the Partner Acceptance Scale for Chronic Pain (PAS-CP). Method: In Study 1, the PAS-CP item pool was generated, reviewed by five acceptance experts (Part A), and pilot tested on nine partners (Part B). In Study 2, 217 adult partners (48.8% male) completed the PAS-CP and measures of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship satisfaction, and experiential acceptance via an online survey. The item pool was then submitted to an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and preliminary psychometric properties of the PAS-CP were evaluated. Results: In Study 1, chronic pain acceptance experts and partners provided feedback that was used to revise existing PAS-CP items (e.g., improve clarity and conciseness), create new items (e.g., to capture different aspects of acceptance), and improve the scale's response options. In Study 2, EFA resulted in the creation of the PAS-CP-13, a 13-item measure with two factors, good reliability, and modest concurrent and convergent validity; however, examination of the PAS-CP-13 factors revealed it did not adequately measure the full scope of the acceptance construct, but rather measured partners' engagement in values-driven action regardless of the patient's chronic pain and partners' understanding of the chronicity of their spouse's chronic pain. This finding suggests the PAS-CP-13 has inadequate content validity. Conclusions: Although the PAS-CP-13 is not yet suitable for use in research and clinical practice, the current dissertation contributed to the advancement of partner pain acceptance conceptualization and highlighted a number of improvements that can be made to future scale development efforts. Clinically, these findings confirm a proportion of partners experience clinically significant psychological distress and/or low relationship satisfaction and may be in need of psychotherapy to help them adjust to their spouse's chronic pain.

Download or read book Pain Communication in Couples with Chronic Pain written by Michelle Marie Gagnon and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having a partner with chronic pain (CP) can lead to relationship strain. In couples, poor verbal or non-verbal communication about pain is associated with increased disability (Cano, Johansen, & Geisser, 2004), mental health issues (Kiecolt-Glaser & Newton, 2001), and negative emotions in partners (Miaskowski, Zimmer, Barret, Dibble, & Wallhagen, 1997). There is limited research directly examining pain communication in couples as pain is occurring. Existing CP research in couples has mostly been based on retrospection and self-report, and such research has tended to not include both partners. This investigation was designed to extend our understanding of pain communication in couples. Specifically, the goals for this study were to determine: (1) if couples with a partner with CP and couples without a partner with CP differ in terms of how well they agree on the pain intensity experienced by a partner; (2) if partners with CP encode pain differently than individuals without CP; (3) if partners of individuals with CP decode expressions of pain differently than partners of individuals without CP; (4) if non-verbal and self-reported pain responses are influenced by relationship variables and pain cognition in couples with and without a partner with CP; and (5) if the communication of pain in couples where one partner is experiencing pain is consistent with the processes described in the biopsychosocial models of pain communication. Couples where one partner reported current CP (n = 66) and couples without CP (n = 65) completed questionnaires measuring facets of their relationship and experiences with pain. Next, one partner underwent a pain task while the other partner observed. In couples with a CP partner, the person with CP completed the task. In couples without a CP partner, the pain task was sometimes completed by the male partner and sometimes by the female partner based on the gender of the last person with CP to complete the task (i.e., in order to ensure matching with the CP group). Ratings of pain intensity (partner completing the task) and perceived pain intensity (observing partner) were recorded at multiple intervals and facial expressions were video-recorded throughout the pain task. Agreement between partners on pain intensity ratings did not differ in couples with and without CP. Pain was encoded and decoded similarly by individuals with and without CP. Women completing the task provided higher pain intensity ratings and had more pain-related facial activity than men. Despite higher pain intensity ratings in women during the task, pain intensity ratings in observers who were men and observers who were women did not differ. Relationship variables and pain cognitions interacted with the presence of CP to affect pain-related facial expression, but not pain intensity ratings, during the task. Individuals with CP showed a stronger positive relationship between catastrophizing and pain-related facial activity compared to individuals without CP. In observing partners, lower scores on relationship variables (i.e., satisfaction and perceived support) were associated with reduced facial activity for partners of individuals with CP and increased facial activity partners of individuals without CP. The results highlight the importance of considering social and contextual influences in pain responses. When examined alone, pain responses do not differ in couples with and without a partner with CP. When considering the moderating influence of relationship and pain cognition variables, differences in pain-related facial expressions based on the presence of CP emerge. Additionally, the results indicate that pain-related facial expressions are more strongly affected by social and contextual variables than selfreport, consistent with pre-existing psychosocial formulations of pain communication.

Download or read book Aches Pains and Love written by Kira Lynne and published by . This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you living with chronic pain or illness, or both? Have you given up on having an intimate, romantic relationship? Twenty years ago, a doctor told Kira Lynne that she would never be able to have an intimate relationship due to her chronic health conditions. Having proven that doctor wrong, Kira set out to write a book for people living with chronic pain and illness who believe the door has closed on their prospects for love and relationships. Living with chronic pain and illness can feel overwhelming, never mind adding intimacy into the mix. Yet, even though hundreds of thousands of people in North America alone suffer from such conditions, very little has been published on dating and relationships for people with chronic pain and illness. Aches, Pains, and Love addresses that need with wisdom, compassion, and humour. This is a book about hope, especially for those who feel that a loving relationship is beyond their reach due to their health conditions. You can have a loving, fulfilling partnership when you live with chronic pain and illness. It is possible to live joyfully in spite of illness and pain, to make new friends, deepen connections, and find lasting love and companionship in an intimate relationship. Both entertaining and practical, Aches, Pains, and Love provides a step-by-step guide to getting the love you want, regardless of your physical condition. From creating a strong personal foundation to finding prospective partners, to dating, to sex and beyond, Kira offers a host of real-life stories, frank practical observations, and specific tools that will help you decide what you really desire in a loving relationship and guide you toward achieving that happiness.

Download or read book Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy written by Debra J. Mashek and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004-04-13 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook brings together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from some of the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines. Each contributing author defines their understanding of the meaning of closeness and intimacy; summarizes existing research and provides an overview of a theoretical framework; presents new ideas, applications, and previously unstated theoretical connections; and provides cross-references to other chapters to further integrate the material. The Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, and students from social, clinical, and developmental psychology; family studies; counseling; and communication.

Download or read book Behavioral and Psychopharmacologic Pain Management written by Michael H. Ebert and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pain is the most common symptom bringing a patient to a physician's attention. Physicians training in pain medicine may originate from different disciplines and approach the field with varying backgrounds and experience. This book captures the theory and evidence-based practice of behavioral, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments in modern pain medicine. The book's contributors span the fields of psychiatry, psychology, anesthesia, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and nursing. Thus the structure and content of the book convey the interdisciplinary approach that is the current standard for the successful practice of pain management. The book is designed to be used as a text for training fellowships in pain medicine, as well as graduate courses in psychology, nursing, and other health professions.

Download or read book Psychological Treatment for Patients with Chronic Pain written by Beth Darnall and published by Clinical Health Psychology. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic pain is the most common long-term health condition in the United States. For the nearly 100 million Americans who struggle with this burden, the substantial risks of prescription opioid treatment have left many searching for safer, more effective alternatives. While multidisciplinary pain treatment programs can help, they are few in number--and few mental health practitioners receive adequate training in pain treatment. This book provides a comprehensive overview of treating patients with chronic pain, using evidence-based therapies. Taking a multidisciplinary approach that includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and chronic pain self-management, Darnall shows mental health professionals how to utilize mindfulness interventions, hypnosis, and biofeedback, and also address comorbid problems such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Included are compelling case studies, and resources for clinical and patient training.

Download or read book Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy written by Michael Barkham and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents for the first time, a practical manual for psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy. Drawing on forty years of research, teaching and practice, its expert authors guide you through the conversational model’s theory, skills and implications for practice. Part I sets out the model’s underlying theory and outlines the evidence for its efficacy with client groups. Part II guides you through clinical skills of the model, from foundational to advanced. Part III offers practical guidance on implementing the approach within a range of settings, and for developing effective practice through reflection and supervision.

Download or read book Cognitive Therapy of Depression written by Aaron T. Beck and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling, classic work offers a definitive presentation of the theory and practice of cognitive therapy for depression. Aaron T. Beck and his associates set forth their seminal argument that depression arises from a "cognitive triad" of errors and from the idiosyncratic way that one infers, recollects, and generalizes. From the initial interview to termination, many helpful case examples demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral interventions can loosen the grip of "depressogenic" thoughts and assumptions. Guidance is provided for working with individuals and groups to address the full range of problems that patients face, including suicidal ideation and possible relapse.

Download or read book Support Processes in Intimate Relationships written by Kieran T. Sullivan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past twenty years or so, research on support processes in relationships has emerged as a distinct development in the field. Researchers have drawn from studies in the fields of communication, social support, and intimate relationships to conduct research examining support processes in relationships on micro and macro levels. Theoretical models of support processes in intimate relationships have been developed and increasingly sophisticated methodologies and data analytic techniques are being used to accumulate considerable and convincing evidence of the importance and complexity of support processes in intimate relationships. This edited book offers a broad yet coherent view of the field, showcasing novel, state-of-the-art research and theory on support processes in intimate relationships. Cutting-edge scholarly work is compiled in one accessible volume, which is designed to provoke and guide new research on social support. The book is divided into five sections designed to reflect emerging themes in the literature on support processes and intimate relationships. "Getting What One Wants: Perceived Support in Intimate Relationships" highlights the importance of offering support that is consistent with the needs of the recipient. "Providing What Partners Need: Interpersonal Aspects of Support" focuses on the importance of empathic understanding, validation of support seekers' needs, attachment styles, and the emotional context for effective support provision. "Complexities of Support Processes in Individual and Couple Well Being" highlights the complex nature of support, presenting research on the effects of partner support on coping with stress, differential responses to daily support, and the importance of providing support for positive events. "Support in the Context of Health-related Problems and Behaviors" is comprised of chapters describing the effects of support on health, illness, and injury. Finally, "Culture and Gender" presents research that explores the role of gender and culture in support processes in couples.

Download or read book Adult Attachment written by W. Steven Rholes and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2004-07-12 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from leading investigators, this volume presents important theoretical and empirical advances in the study of adult attachment. Chapters take stock of the state of knowledge in the field and introduce new, testable theoretical models to guide future research. Major topics covered include stability and change of attachment orientations across the lifespan; influences of attachment on cognitive functioning; and implications for the ways individuals experience intimacy, conflict, caregiving, and satisfaction in adult relationships. Also explored are the ways attachment theory and research can inform therapy with couples and can further understanding of such significant clinical problems as PTSD and depression.

Download or read book Relieving Pain in America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic pain costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatment and lost productivity. The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act required the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enlist the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in examining pain as a public health problem. In this report, the IOM offers a blueprint for action in transforming prevention, care, education, and research, with the goal of providing relief for people with pain in America. To reach the vast multitude of people with various types of pain, the nation must adopt a population-level prevention and management strategy. The IOM recommends that HHS develop a comprehensive plan with specific goals, actions, and timeframes. Better data are needed to help shape efforts, especially on the groups of people currently underdiagnosed and undertreated, and the IOM encourages federal and state agencies and private organizations to accelerate the collection of data on pain incidence, prevalence, and treatments. Because pain varies from patient to patient, healthcare providers should increasingly aim at tailoring pain care to each person's experience, and self-management of pain should be promoted. In addition, because there are major gaps in knowledge about pain across health care and society alike, the IOM recommends that federal agencies and other stakeholders redesign education programs to bridge these gaps. Pain is a major driver for visits to physicians, a major reason for taking medications, a major cause of disability, and a key factor in quality of life and productivity. Given the burden of pain in human lives, dollars, and social consequences, relieving pain should be a national priority.

Download or read book Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-07-12 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide disability benefits: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI provides disability benefits to people (under the full retirement age) who are no longer able to work because of a disabling medical condition. SSI provides income assistance for disabled, blind, and aged people who have limited income and resources regardless of their prior participation in the labor force. Both programs share a common disability determination process administered by SSA and state agencies as well as a common definition of disability for adults: "the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Disabled workers might receive either SSDI benefits or SSI payments, or both, depending on their recent work history and current income and assets. Disabled workers might also receive benefits from other public programs such as workers' compensation, which insures against work-related illness or injuries occurring on the job, but those other programs have their own definitions and eligibility criteria. Selected Health Conditions and Likelihood of Improvement with Treatment identifies and defines the professionally accepted, standard measurements of outcomes improvement for medical conditions. This report also identifies specific, long-lasting medical conditions for adults in the categories of mental health disorders, cancers, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specifically, these conditions are disabling for a length of time, but typically don't result in permanently disabling limitations; are responsive to treatment; and after a specific length of time of treatment, improve to the point at which the conditions are no longer disabling.

Download or read book Chronic Pain and Addiction written by Michael R. Clark and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between chronic pain and addiction Patients with chronic pain understandably seek relief from their distress and discomfort, but many medications that alleviate pain are potentially addictive, and most chronic pain conditions only have a temporary response to opiate analgesic drugs. This volume reviews the fundamental topics that underlie the complex relationships of this controversial domain. The authors review behavioral models and practical methods for understanding and treating chronic pain and addiction including methods to formulate patients with complex comorbidity and screen patients with chronic pain for addictive liability. Finally, the authors describe the current findings from clinical and basic science that illuminate the role of opiates, cannabinoids and ketamine in the treatment of chronic pain. Up to date and comprehensive, this book is relevant to all professionals engaged in the care of patients with chronic pain or addiction and all others interested in these contemporary issues, particularly non-clinicians seeking clarity in the controversy over the best approach to patients with chronic pain.