Pathways from Pain to Meaning
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Pathways from Pain to Meaning

Short Thoughts on Pain in History and Personal Development

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eBook - ePub

Pathways from Pain to Meaning

Short Thoughts on Pain in History and Personal Development

About this book

A sympathetic and enlightening exploration of physical, emotional and spiritual pain and what we can learn from it, written by experienced psychologist and author of Bridges Between Life and Death, Iris Paxino.

People today strive to live as pain-free a life as possible, treating both physical pain and emotional suffering with a range of medical and alternative therapies. But in our efforts to avoid pain, are we excluding an important part of our human experience?

In this sensitive and thoughtful book, psychologist Iris Paxino explores different kinds of pain and the ways in which each affects us: from the physical pain of illness and injury, through the emotional suffering caused by loss and deprivation, to the spiritual pain experienced in moments of doubt when we struggle with meaning in our lives. Paxino also discusses the history of pain, the impact of chronic pain and treatment methods including behavioral techniques and anthroposophic therapies.

While pain should always be treated, Paxino argues that when we learn to accept it as an inescapable part of being human we develop resilience and inner peace as well as compassion for others.

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Yes, you can access Pathways from Pain to Meaning by Iris Paxino, Cynthia Hindes in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Anesthesiology & Pain Management. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Dedication
  5. Introduction: The Experience of Pain
  6. 1. Pain in Antiquity: Inseparable from Life
  7. 2. Pain and Christianity: Redemption Through Suffering
  8. 3. Pain in Modern Times: In Pursuit of a Pain-free Life
  9. 4. The Language of Pain: The Struggle to Find Expression
  10. 5. Pain and Consciousness: Awareness of Our Limitations
  11. 6. Physical Pain: Illness and Injury
  12. 7. Emotional Pain: Loss and Deprivation
  13. 8. Spiritual Pain: The Absence of Meaning
  14. 9. Living with Pain: Understanding its Message
  15. 10. Chronic Pain: The Embodiment of Trauma
  16. 11. Therapeutic Approaches to Chronic Pain: Gaining Sovereignty
  17. 12. Pain Management: A Positive Quality of Life
  18. 13. Anthroposophic Therapies: Understanding the Whole Human Being
  19. Conclusion: Pain and Meaning
  20. Endnotes
  21. Bibliography
  22. Copyright