Are disruptive thought patterns responsible for chronic mental and physical illness?
Join Dr. David Hanscom, an experienced orthopedic surgeon and author of "Back in Control," and Dr. Abigail Hirsch as they offer a fresh perspective on chronic pain and illness.
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What to expect:
Join pain psychologist Dr. Abigail Hirsch and Dr. David Hanscom, MD in this informative webinar where they will explore the link between disruptive thought patterns and chronic mental and physical illness. Drawing on his own experience with chronic pain, Dr. Hanscom will share practical strategies for addressing negative thought patterns and improving overall health and well-being. Dr. Hanscom practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from with his own 15-year battle with it. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the biggest issue.
The session will cover:
- The relationship between negative thought patterns and chronic illness
- Practical strategies for identifying and addressing these patterns to improve overall health and well-being
- The role of mindfulness and other techniques in managing chronic pain and illness.
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What to expect:
Join pain psychologist Dr. Abigail Hirsch and Dr. David Hanscom, MD in this informative webinar where they will explore the link between disruptive thought patterns and chronic mental and physical illness. Drawing on his own experience with chronic pain, Dr. Hanscom will share practical strategies for addressing negative thought patterns and improving overall health and well-being. Dr. Hanscom practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from with his own 15-year battle with it. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the biggest issue.
The session will cover:
- The relationship between negative thought patterns and chronic illness
- Practical strategies for identifying and addressing these patterns to improve overall health and well-being
- The role of mindfulness and other techniques in managing chronic pain and illness.
About your hosts
About your host
Abigail Hirsch, PhD
Abigail is a clinical psychologist who specializes in creating digital products that transform lives. She built the first-ever digital relationship support program, Power of Two. As Chief Clinical Officer at myStrength, she helped lead the creation of a digital behavioral health program that was acquired by TeleDoc. Abigail has 4 boys, owns every type of ball from base to moth, and loves to take her bright orange beach bike tooling around in the fields behind her house.
David Hanscom, MD
David Hanscom, MD practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from with his own 15-year battle with it. He eventually escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain is the biggest issue. Anxiety is the pain.
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