Clinical hypnosis for pain control /
David R. Patterson.
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2010.
- x, 275 p. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-263) and index.
Understanding pain and its psychological approaches -- The scientific basis of hypnotic analgesia and pain control -- Clinical research and hypnosis as an evidence-based practice -- Ericksonian hypnosis -- Ericksonian approaches to pain control -- Acute pain, crisis, and the hospital setting -- Chronic pain -- Motivational interviewing -- Summary and conclusions.