| Childhood Abuse and Chronic Pain: A Curious Relationship? Contributor(s): Roy, Ranjan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802077900 ISBN-13: 9780802077905 Publisher: University of Toronto Press OUR PRICE: $37.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling - Medical | Diseases |
| Dewey: 616.047 |
| LCCN: 98176843 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.09" W x 9.02" (0.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Empirical evidence is mounting to support the theory that certain individuals are prone to suffering from chronic pain as a result of childhood abuse. This is the first book devoted to a comprehensive exploration of abuse and its role in the genesis of pain. In a review of different types of abuse - childhood, spousal, sexual, physical, and emotional - Ranjan Roy probes the psychological and social consequences of abuse over time. He discusses variety in clinical presentation, course of treatment, and the failure or adverse effects of treatment. An experienced and highly recognized psychotherapist, Roy also presents case studies from his own clinical experience to illustrate his therapeutic approach. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this book will enable clinicians to identify pain-prone behaviour and to deal with the complex issues and challenges that patients with this condition present. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roy, Ranjan: - Ranjan Roy is a professor in the Faculty of Social Work and the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba. |