involved in pain management must have athorough knowledge of the latest pain management techniques inorder to select the best methods and strategies for helping eachpatient cope with pain. Pain Management Psychotherapy is the most up-to-datecomprehensive guide available for the psychological treatment ofchronic pain. It addresses the behavioral, emotional,sensory-physiological, cognitive, and interpersonal aspects of painproblems and provides accessible technical knowledge that enablespractitioners to alleviate unnecessary pain and suffering. Based onsound research and theory and written by two leading practitioners,this book introduces a short-term therapy model for treatingchronic pain that integrates clinical techniques drawn fromcognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, behavior therapy, anddesensitization therapies. This remarkably thorough volume:Supplies step-by-step treatment methods from initialconsultation through termination of pain treatmentDescribes brief, solution-oriented pain treatment strategiesthat work in a managed care environmentFeatures assessment and outcome measurement instruments,checklists, worksheets, and clinical scriptsDemonstrates the latest therapeutic techniques, including eyemovement desensitization and reprocessing, therapeutic imagery,relaxation training, and self-hypnosisIncludes pain inventories, questionnaires, and other assessmenttoolsThis book is an indispensable guide for psychologists,psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental healthprofessionals who need fast, reliable methods for promoting painrelief. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and graduatestudents in these and other disciplines, and a valuable referencefor insurers, physicians, and managed care providers.BRUCE N. EIMER, PhD, ABPP, a leading pain management therapist,clinical psychologist, and neuropsychologist, is in privatepractice in Philadelphia. Dr. Eimer is a Diplomate in BehavioralPsychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and aDiplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. He is amember of the American Psychological Association, American PainSociety, International Association for the Study of Pain, and aCertified and Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis of theAmerican Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Eimer lecturesfrequently and gives seminars and workshops on pain management andother psychological topics."This is a practical and informative text that will be of greatuse to psychologists and psychiatrists who treat people withchronic pain. It is one of the most, specific, helpful, and userfriendly volumes on pain management." —Dennis C. Turk,PhDJohn & Emma Bonica Professor of Anesthesiology and PainResearch University of Washington"A remarkable, comprehensive, and practical guide for painmanagement therapy. Everything you wanted to know about thecognitive-behavioral treatment of people with severe pain problemsis exceptionally well presented in this book." — AlbertEllis, PhD, President Albert Ellis Institute for Rational EmotiveBehavior Therapy Author, A Guide to Rational Living"Pain Management Psychotherapy makes a strong contribution tothe clinical literature. It provides a clear overview of themanagement of persistent pain and offers insight into thepsychological and interpersonal nightmare experienced by painpatients. This important work will help therapists betterunderstand and treat chronic debilitating pain." — Richard S.Weiner, PhD, Executive Director America 0n Academy of PainManagement"An exceptional handbook. Clinicians will emerge knowing how tomitigate the suffering of people in pain." — Arnold A.Lazarus, PhD, ABPP Distinguished Professor of Psychology EmeritusRutgers University Author, Brief But ComprehensivePsychotherapy"A definitive and comprehensive text for assessing and treatingpatients suffering acute, subacute, or chronic pain. I heartilyendorse and recommend this text to students and practitionersalike." — C. David Tollison, PhD Editor, The Handbook of PainManagement"Pain Management Psychotherapy has the best psychologicaltechniques for the care of the chronic pain patient, which includescognitive-behavioral, EMDR, and hypnosis therapy. This book shouldbe in the library of every clinician who treats chronic pain."— Dabney M. Ewin, MD, FACS. Diplomate, American Board ofSurgery Diplomate, American Board of Medical Hypnosis

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