By Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, MEd
About the Book
A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain
Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain offers a one-of-a-kind review of cutting-edge scientific information on the etiology of chronic pain, with special focus on pelvic and sexual pain disorders. Dr. Milspaw’s conversational approach to understanding how “it’s all connected” guides the reader through easy-to-learn techniques that retrain the brain and nervous system quickly and effectively. Utilizing research from the fields of psychoneuroimmunology, mindfulness, neuro-linguistic programming, emotional freedom techniques, and self-hypnosis, Dr. Milspaw provides more than 30 interactive, recorded exercises the reader can enjoy again and again. This book offers understanding, guidance, and support for both patient and practitioner.
About the Author
Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, MEd, is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and certified in consulting hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Dr. Milspaw currently serves on the Board of the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) and Chair for the IPPS Clinical Foundations Course. Dr. Milspaw specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and sexual health. Her life’s work and passion is bridging the gap between the medical and psychological worlds, hoping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in improving the lives of both patient and practitioner. pain education, sexual pain, pelvic pain, chronic pain, sexual health, holistic health, multidisciplinary; mindfulness; mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, emotional freedom techniques, bilateral stimulation, self-care, self-help, trauma, stress, chronic stress, sex, urology, gynecology, gastrointestinal, nervous system, autonomic nervous system, dysautonomia, post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, mental health, emotional health, physical health, spiritual health, 4-D Wheel, 4-D Network, mindful journaling, journaling, light therapy, sound therapy, posture, physical therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, mind-body, medicine, psychology, trauma survivor, trauma healing, trauma recovery, pain recovery, surgery recovery, surgery healing, generational trauma, somatic therapy, somatic healing, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pudendal neuralgia, pelvic floor dysfunction, neuromuscular pain, behavioral health, psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, functional medicine, integrative medicine, complementary medicine, alternative medicine, natural healing, meditation, guided meditation, eastern medicine.
Specifications
Format: Paperback
Trim size: 6×9
Cover price: $35
Page count: 302 pages
ISBN: 978-1-958711-10-1