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Week 2 Discussion Assignment:   Pain, like stress, is inescapable in human life  The issue of pain management is a major issue in today's world, especially chronic pain

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Week 2 Discussion Assignment:

 
Pain, like stress, is inescapable in human life  The issue of pain management is a major issue in today's world, especially chronic pain.  Traditionally pain has been treated with medications but that as produced it's own problems.
 
In your Discussion Posts this week, consider the following:  (Please do not use a "Question / Answer" format for your response)
 
  -  What causes pain? (Not the specific event but within the body itself)
 
  -  What is the role of psychology in pain management?  Which psychological therapy works best?
 
  -  How viable is clinical hypnosis in the management of pain?
 
Sources to assist you in your research on this topic:

 
Hypnosis for the Relief and Control of Pain  -  https://www.apa.org/research/action/hypnosis
 
Mind and Body Approaches for Chronic Pain: What the Science Says  -  https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/mind-and-body-approaches-for-chronic-pain-science
 
34 Surprising Causes of Pain  -  https://www.painscience.com/articles/surprising-ways-to-hurt.php