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“Mindfulness and compassion practices should be in everybody’s toolbox for a happier and healthier life. [This] book is essential reading for providers who treat chronic illnesses and for those suffering from them.”―Arianna Huffington
Pain can be a big, unwieldy box that we struggle to carry all day. But what if we could put down this box, unpack it, and tackle the contents one by one? Outsmart Your Pain is Dr. Christiane Wolf’s radically clear, evidence-based guide to relieving chronic pain with mindfulness, complete with twenty easy guided meditations and self-compassion practices, including:
- rewriting the “pain story” you tell yourself
- practicing loving acceptance of your body as it is
- mindfully working through negative emotions
- strengthening your inner and outer support systems.
By separating your pain from the stressful thoughts and troubled feelings that come with it, you can lay down your burden and live with joy. Ribbon | 15 line drawings
step by step instuctions to mindful meditation.
The tools that Dr. Wolf introduced me to have allowed me to walk forward both literally & figuratively. The way that she explains the methodology behind the resources makes it so easy to grasp. I felt hopeless prior to learning these techniques. It was hard to manage something as simple as driving until I discovered this book. Thank you Dr. Wolf!
The wisdom and practices in this book have really shifted my 14 year struggle with chronic pain. Along with the audio version and following Dr Wolf’s work online I can honestly say that I do feel a change physically, an improvement, and even more importantly emotionally. Before this part of my chronic journey, the only emotions I had around my pain were anger and grief. That only made it worse and harder to let go of, harder to see there are times of joy and an ease to the pain as well, I can’t recommend this book enough.
I have been wakening up and listening to the meditation titled “Kindness Body Scan” daily for over a year-it is a great way to start my morning rituals. The audio book is now part of my life!-I have the Audible app on my phone so it is accessible anytime! Christiane Wolf MD PhD is a true blessing. The book covers all scopes on how to deal with chronic pain, from your feet to your head, our care takers, how to remember and bring joy into our life as well as other areas of dealing with pain. She has a calming voice and makes it seem like she is in the room with you. I highly recommend it for those of us in pain and the therapist who are helping us! Thank you Dr. Wolf
Dr. Wolf’s book is very helpful in managing pain and changing your relationship to it. I recommend the hardback and the audible version so you can practice the meditations with her guidance. Her voice is kind and compassionate and a balm for the pain-soaked and weary. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this author, her book, the meditations, and the deep wisdom she shares so beautifully!
Buy the book!