Check out this list of resources on pain management: Support Organization: American Chronic Pain Association Articles: Tips for Parenting a Child With Chronic Pain Managing Chronic Pain: How Psychologists Can Help with Pain Management Websites: Growing Pains: For Teens Living with Pain Pain Management for Teens More Teen Pain Help – more
Understanding Pain and the Brain: Increase comfort with the help of these videos and resources for children and adults Video Resources on Pain Management: For children and teens, this illustrated video project was directed by colleague Dr. Jody Thomas. In her words, the video You Are The Boss Of Your Brain is “about how kids
Five Quick Tips to Help your Daughter with Her Pain By Dr. Erin Norton Research shows that a variety of social and emotional factors can impact ongoing pain. Pain can have a similar effect on the body, increasing stress and worry over time. Addressing emotional aspects of your health can directly impact the level
When you are considering therapy for your child or teen, you may wonder how to begin your search for a therapist. Get a recommendation: Word of mouth is often an excellent way to obtain a recommendation. Pediatricians, school counselors, pastors, rabbis, and friends may be a source of information about local therapists. Some parents prefer
An important wish for most children and teens is good friendships. Belonging, being part of a trustworthy group, having fun. Yet, their conversations frequently turn to friendship challenges. “There’s this really mean kid at school!” “Someone was gossiping today at lunch–about me! Yikes!” “I really blew it. Didn’t invite one of my good friends to