— It takes strength and courage to turn inwards and look at your distress and suffering. It also takes dedication and wisdom to take action to alleviate the suffering. Chronic pain is a huge problem. It is estimated that between one third and one half of the adult population in the UK live with pain. In turn, many people struggle to manage their pain; they report that it affects nearly every aspect of their lives, and that they feel held captive by it. Furthermore, the emotional impact of pain has been increasingly recognized, and it is recommended that treatments for chronic pain no longer rely on medication alone. However, it is difficult to find relatable, easy-to-understand information on the non-medical aspects of pain management. Dr Nicola Sherlock has a holistic view of pain. She looks at a different aspect of pain management, from the benefits of mindfulness meditation to overcoming a fear of exercise to strategies for improving sleep.
Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Nicola Sherlock — the author of "Master Your Chronic Pain: A Practical Guide."
Dr. Nicola Sherlock is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her Master's degree in health psychology in 1996 and completed her doctorate training in clinical psychology in 2000.
She has a long-standing interest in the impact of physical health problems on psychological well-being and have dedicated most of her professional life to working with people who are experiencing physical health problems and emotional distress.
She wrote her self-book book 'Master Your Chronic Pain: A Practical Guide' to empower people who live with chronic pain. Her book adopts a holistic view of pain which each chapter covering a different aspect of pain management. The emotional impact of pain is discussed, and practical tips for managing stress, worry and low mood are given. This book uses principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which has been established as a highly effective therapeutic approach in the management of chronic pain.
To learn more about Dr. Nicola Sherlock and her work, please visit: bennionkearny.com
— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.