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Help : This Pain Is Killing Me!

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

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Help : This Pain Is Killing Me!

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

  2. 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.

  3. Seeing Yourself As Holistic • Body • Mind • Spirit Body Mind Spirit

  4. Body • Systems • Senses

  5. Mind • Conscience • Understanding • Knowledge • Memory

  6. Spirit • Super natural • Intuition • Mystery • Wisdom • Faith • Guidance • Breath

  7. Aura Chakra Meridian Energetic System Brennan, (1988)

  8. 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

  9. 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. 11-12)

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

  11. 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

  12. Q & A

  13. References Brennan, B. (1988). Hands of light: A guide to healing through the human energy field. New York, NY: Bantam Books. Dossey, B., & Keegan, L. Holistic nursing: A handbook for practice (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishing. Eden, D., (1998). Energy medicine: Balancing your body’s energies for optimal health, joy, and vitality. New York, NY: Penguin Group. Sapolosky, R. (2004). Why zebra’s don’t get ulcers (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Henry Holt & Company. Schnaubelt, K., (1995). Advanced aromatherapy: The science of essential oil therapy. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press. Smith, L., (2003). Healing oils healing hands: Discovering the power of prayer, hands on healing and anointing. Arvada, CO: HTSM Press. Sulmasy, D., The healer’s calling: A spirituality for physicians and other health care professionals. New York, NY: Paulist Press.

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