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Author: Micah R. Sadigh Ph.D. Roberto Patarca Montero
ISBN : 0789012553
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Discover a scientifically supported method to reduce chronic pain! Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome is the most comprehensive book ever written on autogenic training and its uses in the treatment of chronic pain, fibromyalgia, CFS, and other chronic conditions. Autogenic training is one of the most well-established, well-researched methods of enhancing the body's natural, self-recuperative mechanisms. It is the only mind-body technique with an origin in sound medical research, and as a result, it benefits from a solid theoretical foundation that explains how and why it works.This unique book effectively combines research, theory, and practice perspectives so that practitioners, instructors, and students can benefit from its content without having to rely on other texts and treatment manuals for clarification and guidance.Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome is divided into three sections. The first brings you:
- an exploration of the connection between stress and chronic pain
- a comprehensive overview of the literature on fibromyalgia
- scientifically supported stress management techniques
The second section:
- reviews the history of autogenic training
- discusses the requirements that must be fulfilled for the effective use of autogenic techniques in clinical practice
The third section of Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome consists of a detailed, step-by-step manual for autogenic training. Each “training session” concludes with an actual case presentation that illustrates the use of autogenic training in the treatment of a variety of psychophysiological (mind-body) conditions. This section also features a chapter dedicated to the most commonly asked questions about autogenic training and their answers.In addition to providing excellent reading material for clinical treatment, Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome can be effectively used as a textbook for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in psychology, nursing, and medicine.
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- Paperback: 248 pages
- Publisher: CRC Press (May 15, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0789012553
- ISBN-13: 978-0789012555
- Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 6 x 8.5 inches
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The title of the book tells us what we are getting. "Autogenic Training: A Mind-Body Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome." was written as a reference resource and training manual for practitioners. The first 1/4 of the book consists of a review of research studies on fibromyalgia, stress and pain. A later chapter also covers insomnia and how it is typically found in patients who suffer from chronic pain and fibromyalgia. As a psychotherapist and someone who experiences chronic pain I find this book a very useful resource.
That's not to say that others wouldn't appreciate the book, too. The chapters that cover the specifics of Autogenic Training are excellent. They are very thorough and provide a clear and modern introduction to the practice. There is a much shorter chapter that provides an introduction to advanced Autogenic Training methods. It is generally focused on the use of techniques, "formulas" that are useful in the treatment of insomnia and chronic pain. Each of the six steps or standard exercises gets its own chapter with a listing of benefits, cautions and a short case study along with thorough instructions.There is also a short section of general instructions for people who suffer from insomnia.
As you might expect of a book targeted towards clinicians, the writing is academic in style, though not to the point of being unreadably dry. Of use to anybody interested in systematic training and documenting the benefits of Autogenics are the Autogenic Pain and Tension Checklists, include in an Appendix. The book is adequately indexed and referenced.
It's nice to see a modern, research based coverage of Autogenic Training.The basic Autogenic Training formulas are well covered, and the research is up-to-date as of 2000.
Although the term "autogenic training" may sound intimidating, it is really just a very effective relaxation technique. Developed by the German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz in the early 1930s, it was a forerunner of the fascination with the "mind/body" connection that emerged in the 1970s. And like so many of us in the 70s (those of us who were alive back then!), Schultz himself was fascinated with yoga and meditation, incorporating many of their principles into his technique.
Autogenic training has been taught and used extensively in Europe and Japan since its inception, but oddly never received much attention in the United States. However, clinical studies of its effectiveness were carried out in Germany from the beginning, and since the 1980s studies have been published in Japan and throughout Europe. It has been shown to calm the nervous system in a manner similar to deep meditation, and thus helps relieve physical and emotional complaints stemming from stress and anxiety. It has also been shown to help strengthen the immune system.
Dr. Sadigh has written this book for both the lay reader and practicing clinicians. As a lay reader, I am not in a position to evaluate the scientific rigor of the many studies he cites throughout the book. However, I was able to teach myself the technique using this book as a self-study guide. Moreover, I appreciate an author who provides citations, as I've seen many holistic health books that make bold claims without providing any evidence from clinical studies.
Parts I and II seem to be directed more toward professional clinicians.
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