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I am in search of interventions that provide people who struggle with a combination of chronic pain, substance use history, mood disorders and ACEs with holistic alternatives to prescription narcotic medications (especially opioids and benzodiazipines).   Would love to learn about any research studies, clinics or other programs that are looking at these issues in a holistic manner.   Thanks!

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PTSD is part of the symptom picture for people with chronic pain, substance use disorders, mood disorders and ACEs. EMDR therapy is extremely effective in eliminating PTSD symptoms, and is also helpful with these collateral issues. See articles in the Journal of EMDR Research and Practice.

I am an EMDR trained clinician and specialize in the treatment of PTSD, trauma and dissociation and work with many high ACE survivors. It's very useful for  these clients to incorporate a wholistic approach that includes somatic work, Yoga, mindfulness and other forms of meditation

 

I have specialized in Chronic Pain Management for 40 years.  I am a dentist (DMD) and a clinical social worker (LCSW).  I treat the EMOTIONAL COMPONENT of CHRONIC PAIN.  I treat patients in Alcohol & Drug Rehabs so I'm quite family with the co-morbidities of chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, & dissociative disorders. I have lectured on the topic and address the problem of treating our patients without benzo's and narcotics and rely on lots of other protocols (some holistic some not).  Here is a list from one of my slides listing a variety of treatments.  Of course, if we spoke, I could elaborate on each...  especially Energy Psychology.  If anyone is interested, you may call me anytime to discuss this topic.

—Patient-education
—Breathing
—Habit Breaking Techniques
—Relaxation Therapy
—Coping Skills
—Clinical Hypnosis (Guided Imagery)
—Exercise
—Biofeedback
—Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy
—Group Therapy
—Support Group
—Family Counseling
—Electro-modalities
—EMDR
—Energy Psychology
—Mindfulness Meditation
—EEG Biofeedback
—Neuro-therapy
 
Jay R Goldman, DMD, LCSW
3450 Northlake Blvd  suite 208
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla  33403
tel: 516-527-2370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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