{"id":113645,"date":"2022-09-19T19:47:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113645"},"modified":"2022-09-19T19:47:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:47:30","slug":"bright-communications-presents-a-new-book-called-hello-down-there-a-guide-to-healing-chronic-and-sexual-pelvic-pain-by-alexandra-t-milspaw-phd-med","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113645","title":{"rendered":"Bright Communications presents a new book called Hello, Down There: A Guide to Healing Chronic and Sexual Pelvic Pain by Alexandra T. Milspaw PhD, MEd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, M.Ed., a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, has just published her book,<em>\u00a0Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain.<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-113647 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/HD-Cover-Front-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Book<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and sexual pain<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0offers 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.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Milspaw\u2019s conversational approach to understanding how \u201cit\u2019s all connected\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cIt has been far too long since we have had a framework for open conversations about sexual health and wholistic healing as both clinicians and patients.\u00a0<em>Hello Down There<\/em>\u00a0is a triumph for the hundreds of millions of people worldwide struggling with sexual dysfunction of any kind. Dr. Milspaw elegantly highlights the mind-body connection in a way that is engaging, empowering, approachable, and educational to which anyone can relate. This is not just a conversation about sexual health, it has all the tips and tricks you need to get moving on your personal healing journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dr. David M. L. Rabin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<em>MD, PhD, Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist, Co-Founder and CIO of Apollo Neuroscience, Executive Director of The Board of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cThere is an astonishing amount of knowledge and information in this book that will benefit both persons suffering with chronic pain and their clinicians. This book is not only comprehensive, but it is also easy to read, entertaining, fun and fascinating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Georgine Lamvu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<em>MD, MPH, Board Chair, International Pelvic Pain Society<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The book is available through all book distributors on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1958711101\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QE89K15FHRP3&amp;keywords=hello+down+there+book+alexandra+milspaw&amp;qid=1662046251&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=hello+down+there+book+alexandra+milspa%2Cstripbooks%2C66&amp;sr=1-1\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1958711101\/ref%3Dsr_1_1?crid%3DQE89K15FHRP3%26keywords%3Dhello%2Bdown%2Bthere%2Bbook%2Balexandra%2Bmilspaw%26qid%3D1662046251%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dhello%2Bdown%2Bthere%2Bbook%2Balexandra%2Bmilspa%252Cstripbooks%252C66%26sr%3D1-1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HumGtLGVR0t4lkRXhsNRm\">Amazon<\/a>, Baker &amp; Taylor,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/hello-down-there-alexandra-t-milspaw\/1142117561?ean=9781958711101\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/hello-down-there-alexandra-t-milspaw\/1142117561?ean%3D9781958711101&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1znpiH1QgcA5zWBNXoGiCA\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/a>, Follett, Ingram, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/brightcommunications.net\/our-books\/health-and-parenting\/hello-down-there\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/brightcommunications.net\/our-books\/health-and-parenting\/hello-down-there\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1J5EUgk6Y-9cQug3dYb4gd\">Bright Communications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<br \/>\n<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Milspaw specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and sexual health. Her life\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit Dr. Alexandra T. Milspaw\u2019s website:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dralexmilspaw.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dralexmilspaw.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pjE97wgg5EilCatD30htb\"><strong>https:\/\/dralexmilspaw.com\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and learn about her connections with these other websites below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aasect.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.aasect.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-7WQMqmKEFeN377wFFBM_\"><strong>AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.4-dnetwork.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.4-dnetwork.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2BJ_bnwFXC49vk6BkpAkAU\"><strong>4-D Network Faculty<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dralexmilspaw.com\/resources\/the-pelvic-messenger-podcast\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dralexmilspaw.com\/resources\/the-pelvic-messenger-podcast\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JQaYl-cQD4gOT_O45Rj7A\"><strong>Co-Manager for the Pelvic Messenger Podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Milspaw is the Director of Behavioral Health Services<\/p>\n<p>Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pelvicrehabilitation.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.pelvicrehabilitation.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pEt-FWcn_-6fRZj31Z1qe\"><strong>www.pelvicrehabilitation.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and she is also a Board Member for the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pelvicpain.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.pelvicpain.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Y6Yvq1EqS-cFBz6k9vYwh\">\u00a0<strong>International Pelvic Pain Society<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please\u00a0check out all of her social media accounts, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandraMilspaw\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandraMilspaw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rHIo7iu5mhTZYT7aABO3u\"><strong>@AlexandraMilspaw<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandraMilspaw\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandraMilspaw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rHIo7iu5mhTZYT7aABO3u\"><strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexandraMilspaw<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dralexmilspaw\/?hl=en\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dralexmilspaw\/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ATkMf9af4t1VWJGkbWPJ4\"><strong>@dralexmilspaw<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dralexmilspaw\/?hl=en\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dralexmilspaw\/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ATkMf9af4t1VWJGkbWPJ4\"><strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dralexmilspaw\/?hl=en<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LinkedIn:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-milspaw-phd-m-ed-lpc-cst-79908732\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-milspaw-phd-m-ed-lpc-cst-79908732\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0C4Li7MGSqiJ7sp5a5kGaA\"><strong>AlexandraMilspaw,PhD,M.Ed.,LPC,CST <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-milspaw-phd-m-ed-lpc-cst-79908732\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-milspaw-phd-m-ed-lpc-cst-79908732\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1663714634846000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0C4Li7MGSqiJ7sp5a5kGaA\"><strong>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-milspaw-phd-m-ed-lpc-cst-79908732\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nColleen Gorsky<br \/>\nCommunications Director<br \/>\nBright Communications<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/brightcommunications.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/brightcommunications.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, M.Ed., a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, has just published her book,\u00a0Hello, Down There: A guide to healing chronic pelvic and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=113645\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bright Communications presents a new book called Hello, Down There: A Guide to Healing Chronic and Sexual Pelvic Pain by Alexandra T. 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