By: Merry Schlegel, RN, CHTP, HN-BC, OCN Help : This Pain Is Killing Me!

Objectives Potential Possibilies Realize “whole”ness is SELF Identify types of pain and how one relates to that pain. Principles of pain. Methods of controlling relieving pain. Energy modalities that may help relieve pain and suffering.

Seeing Yourself As Holistic Body Mind Spirit BodyMind Spirit

Body Systems Senses

Mind Conscience Understanding Knowledge Memory

Spirit Super natural Intuition Mystery Wisdom Faith Guidance Breath

Energetic System Aura Chakra Meridian Brennan, (1988)

Principles of Pain All pain in real Pain gives information Pain is individual Pain is holistic Pain is a stress In this life everyone will experience pain

Body’s Reaction to Stress Glucose, proteins, and fats exit fat cells, liver, and muscles Heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rates increase Digestion slows down Immunity is inhibited Perception of pain may be blunted Shifts occur in cognitive and sensory skills (Sapolsky, 2004, pp )

Stages of Stress Initial (alarm) stage Second (adaptation or resistance) stage Third (exhaustion) stage Selye’s work (as cited by Sapolsky, 2004).

Types of Pain Control Relief Allopathic Holistic Chemicals Surgery Acupuncture Guided imagery Aromatherapy Energy body work Massage therapy Healing Touch Reiki Therapeutic Touch Laughter Distraction Prayer Music

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