Archives for March 2020

All too often patient’s with chronic pain realize the actives and relationships once enjoyed have diminished, leading one to experience a great sense of loss. People in pain can feel stuck and know they’re in no shape to reconnect with loved ones. A pit fall for those in pain is to cope with lost connections and lack of self worth by psychologically numbing out which means taking more pills; professional intervention is critical at this point. Amber works with patients to assess a patient’s presence of meaning and their perception of their self-value. Amber uses a person centered approach and motivational interviewing to assist patients towards better coping skills and cutting back pill use. It is essential that loved ones in pain reconnect to their sense of self-worth, value, loved ones, and brighter times. in life as soon as possible rather than dwell in an unhealthy head space in order to prevent psychological numbing; it is dangerous and can even be fatal. Amber is skilled and devoted to assist patients to regain a healthy sense of self-worth and find a stable base line to not only function, but enjoy life again.

It can be said that by enhancing meaning in a patient’s life, their drug use and mental health symptoms will decrease and their sense of meaning will increase. In many cases those with chronic pain are depressesed and experience anxiety. Amber counsels those with co-occurring conditions and assists people to rise above each of their conditions. Amber uses Logo therapy counseling techniques in order to assist patients in regaining and developing meaning in their life, resulting in reduced pill and heroin use and eventually abstinence.