Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface xi
4. Acknowledgments xxi
5. Part I. On Your Mark: Understanding What Pain Is (and Is Not)
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Beyond Intuition: Helping a Child Suffering from Chronic Pain 5
8. 2. The Science of Pain and the Mind-Body Connection 15
9. 3. The Unavoidable Link between Pain and Stress 25
10. 4. Managing Negativity, Frustration, and Doubt 37
11. 5. Redefining Comfort 50
12. Part II. Get Ready: Selecting Evidence- Based Treatments
13. Introduction 59
14. 6. Behavioral Medicine 63
15. 7. Physical and Occupational Therapy 75
16. 8. Medications and Supplements 82
17. 9. Additional Interventions 98
18. Part III. Reset: Moving Forward with Relaxation and Mindfulness
19. Introduction 113
20. 10. A Better Breath 117
21. 11. Connecting Mind to Body through Story 125
22. 12. Targeting Muscle Tension 144
23. 13. One Mindful Moment at a Time 155
24. 14. Biofeedback 167
25. Part IV. Go: Getting Kids Going Again
26. Introduction 177
27. 15. Supporting Your Child with Scaffolding 181
28. 16. A Balanced Approach to the Problem of School 194
29. 17. Reversing the Habits of Poor Sleep 224
30. 18. Where Are My Child’s Friends? 243
31. 19. Family Matters 259
32. Part V. Recommended Resources
33. Introduction 277
34. Helpful Websites 281
35. Useful Books and Videos 284
36. Innovative Apps for Pain Management and Relaxation 287
37. Pain-Management Programs, by State 291
38. References and Suggested Reading 297
39. Index 317