The Worst is Over

by Acosta, Judith; Prager, Judith, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781588720238
• ISBN10: 1588720233
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Jodere Group

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xv
Part One VERBAL FIRST AID
Verbal First Aid: How It Works in the Real World	3	(12)
The Mind/Body Connection: The Evidence	15	(18)
The Healing Zone: Recognizing and Facilitating Altered States	33	(18)
Part Two HEART TO HEART COMMUNICATION
Gaining Rapport: The Foundation for Healing Communication	51	(18)
Extending the Contract: Strategies for Maintaining Healing Communication	69	(14)
Giving Therapeutic Suggestions: Leading the Way to Healing and Comfort	83	(30)
Part Three PUTTING IT ALL INTO PRACTICE
Verbal First Aid for Medical Emergencies	113	(40)
Verbal First Aid for Pain Relief	153	(14)
Physical Illnesses and Chronic Conditions: Verbal First Aid Techniques Applied to Non-Emergency Situations	167	(42)
Creating Calm: Verbal First Aid for Emotional Conditions	209	(34)
Verbal First Aid for Suicide Attempts	243	(12)
Dying: Verbal Last Aid	255	(22)
Part Four ABOUT YOU, THE CAREGIVER
The Aftermath: How to Cope After a Medical Emergency	277	(12)
Self Talk: How to Comfort Yourself as a Caregiver	289	(6)
Humor for Healing: The Last Laugh	295	(6)
Some Famous Last Words	301	(2)
Epilogue	303	(8)
Glossary of Terms	311	(6)
Bibliography	317	(5)
About the Authors	322