Autogenic Training A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain ...

243 Pages·2003·0.93 MB·English

Micah R. Sadigh, PhD
Autogenic Training
A Mind-Body Approach
to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
and Chronic Pain Syndrome
ing and highlights its benefits, Dr.
Pre-publication
Sadigh speaks to the advantages of
REVIEWS, a multidisciplinary approach in the
COMMENTARIES, treatmentofpainandotherdisorders
EVALUATIONS . . . related to chronic stress. He specifi-
callyevaluatesinterventionsthatrange
frompharmacologicalonestoanum-
“Dr. Sadigh’s book is a scholarly berofothernonpharmacologicalstress-
but highly readable treatise reductiontechniques.This‘global’pic-
thatexpertlycoverstherapeutictech- turepermitsthereaderorpractitioner
niques for improving chronic pain toappreciateautogenictrainingwithin
and relieving stress. He also authori- the context of other treatments for
tatively tackles the problem of sleep chronic pain, fibromyalgia, fatigue,
disorders.Hisbookisallthemoreim- and a host of other disorders.
portanttodaybecausethesedebilitat- Dr. Sadigh’s book is a must-read
ing conditions seem to be on the in- foranyprofessionalwhooccasionally
crease. Dr. Sadigh convincingly con- orregularlytreatspeoplewithchronic
tends that the experiences of stress pain,fibromyalgia,sleepproblems,or
and chronic pain are synergistically anyotherdisorderinwhichstresscan
intertwined. Thus, the reduction of be a significant contributor.”
stress is a preponderant part of the
protocol of any treatment aimed at
Constance P. Dent, PhD
pain management. Director,
Even though the book details the Countryside Haven for Health,
specificproceduresofautogenictrain- Mertztown, PA
More pre-publication
REVIEWS, COMMENTARIES, EVALUATIONS . . .
“Dr. Sadigh provides clinicians clinical techniques should give this
withaclear,focused,detailed book a very long shelf life. Supervi-
approachtoclinicallymanagechronic sors and students alike will find it a
pain syndromes that represents the valuable addition to their arsenal of
bestscientificandtherapeuticknowl- clinical resources. The lucid reformu-
edge we have to date. In this schol-
lation of hitherto fragmented, ob-
arly, yet immensely practical book,
scure, and disparate literatures on
the reader has access to everything
autogenic training, clinical biofeed-
needed to effectively treat fibro-
back, and pain and stress manage-
myalgia and other chronic pain syn-
ment techniques provides a timely,
dromes. A worthy effort. Extremely
compact, and authoritative treatise.
well done!”
The question and answer section
along with various exercise formats
David F. O’Connell, PhD
andpatientchecklistsarebonusesnot
Attending Psychologist,
ordinarilyfoundinsuchpublications.
Executive/Professionals Health
and Recovery Program, Thewealthofinformation,casestud-
The Caron Foundation ies, and step-by-step applications of-
feredonthesepageswillbeofconsid-
erableinteresttoeveryprofessionalin
health care and rehabilitation.”
Kenneth Anchor, PhD
“This long overdue and emi-
Administrative Officer,
nently readable volume is a
The American Board of Medical
milestone for behaviorally oriented
PsychotherapistsandPsychodiagnosticians;
practitioners. Dr. Sadigh’s emphasis Director, Center for Disability Studies,
on practical applications of powerful Nashville, TN
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Autogenic Training
A Mind-Body Approach
to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
and Chronic Pain Syndrome
THE HAWORTH MEDICAL PRESS®
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome,
and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Roberto Patarca-Montero, MD, PhD
Senior Editor
Concise Encyclopedia of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Roberto
Patarca-Montero
CFIDS, Fibromyalgia, and the Virus-Allergy Link: Hidden Viruses,
Allergies, and Uncommon Fatigue/Pain Disorders by R. Bruce
Duncan
Adolescence and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome: Journeys with the Dragon by Naida Edgar
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Phytotherapy of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evidence-Based
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Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment
of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome by Micah R.
Sadigh
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Autogenic Training
A Mind-Body Approach
to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
and Chronic Pain Syndrome
Micah R. Sadigh, PhD
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Thisbookisnotintendedasasubstituteforappropriatediagnosisandtreatmentofmedicalcondi-
tions.Theinformationprovidedhereneedstobeusedunderclosemedicalandpsychologicalsu-
pervision. The instructions in Chapter 5 on medical and psychological screening need to be
followed closely in order to avoid any undesirable effects. This is not a self-help book.
This book contains actual case presentations of patients who were effectively treated with
autogenictraining.Forthepurposeofconfidentiality,theirnamesandcertaindemographicinfor-
mation have been modified.
Cover design by Marylouise E. Doyle.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Sadigh, Micah R.
Autogenictraining:amind-bodyapproachtothetreatmentoffibromyalgiaandchronicpain
syndrome / Micah R. Sadigh.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-7890-1255-3 (hard : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7890-1256-1 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Chronic pain—Treatment. 2. Fibromyalgia—Treatment. 3. Autogenic training. I. Title:
Mind-body approach to the treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Autogenic training—methods. 2. Chronic Disease. 3. Fibromyalgia—therapy.
4. Pain—therapy. WM 415 S125a 2001]
RB127 .S22 2001
616'.0472—dc21
00-050587
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