attempt to minimize her discomfort. She encouraged me to utilize massage, breathing and meditation as well. Though I unknow- ingly understood the Mind-Body connection at a young age, it took many years for me to rediscover and embrace it in my personal and professional life. It is perhaps for this reason that I am now so adamant in promot- ing its value. Integrative medical programs can of-
fer a myriad of options for prevention and wellness, as well as for coping with and alleviating anxiety and pain. Some strategies include promoting healing through imple- menting relaxation techniques, enhancing self coping strategies, biofeedback, guided imagery, focused attention/hypnosis, pre- and post-operative hypnosis, and pediatric massage. These approaches help our young- est and most vulnerable patients and their families – people from all socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds – experi- ence wellness, and regain control of their lives, rather than being defined by a disease or circumstance.
Submitted by Ana Maria Verissimo, MD, MA Attending Physician, Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT.
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