Jacob Appel
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Jacob Appel
“Treating chronic pain is one of the most vexing medical challenges that physicians ever confront. In a field offering many approaches to care, Rachel Zoffness’s workbook stands out for its comprehensive and scientifically grounded approach to pain management. Her step-by-step, collaborative method promises a clear path toward healing that is realistic and effective. As a physician, I am thrilled to have this valuable tool to recommend to my own patients.” (from Amazon)
Rachel Zoffness MS PhD, Mark A. Schumacher MD PhD(you?)
Rachel Zoffness MS PhD, Mark A. Schumacher MD PhD(you?)
Change your brain, change your pain with this powerful, evidence-based workbook. If you’re struggling with chronic pain, you’re not alone: more than one hundred million Americans currently live with chronic pain. Yet, despite its prevalence, chronic pain is not well understood. Fortunately, research has emerged showing the effectiveness of a treatment model for pain management grounded in biology, psychology, and social functioning. In this groundbreaking workbook, you’ll find a comprehensive outline of this effective biopsychosocial approach, as well as scientifically supported interventions rooted in cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and neuroscience to help you take control of your pain—and your life! You’ll learn strategies for creating a pain plan for home and work, reducing reliance on medications, and breaking the pain cycle. Also included are tips for improving sleep, nutrition for pain, methods for resuming valued activities, and more. If you’re ready to take your life back from pain, this workbook has everything you need to get started.