Cognitive-behavioral stress management for prostate cancer recovery : workbook

Penedo, Frank J. (Author). Antoni, Michael H. (Added Author). Schneiderman, Neil. (Added Author).

Summary: After surgery for localised prostate cancer, many patients notice an increase in stress levels or experience relationship problems. In this group programme, patients learn skills to effectively manage stress, and addresses issues such as dealing with physical changes or communicating with a partner. Each group meeting also includes training in a relaxation method in order to help reduce tension and stress. This workbook comes with homework exercises and monitoring forms to help patients apply new stress management skills, and also includes instructions for relaxation practice.

Record details

ISBN: 9786611529314
ISBN: 6611529314
ISBN: 9781281529312
ISBN: 1281529311
ISBN: 9780190242046
ISBN: 0190242043
ISBN: 0199714223
ISBN: 9780199714223
Physical Description: 1 online resource (vi, 152 pages) : forms
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Publisher: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, ©2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Overview of the Program; Session 1 Introduction to the Program / Stress Awareness and Physical Responses / 8-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 2 Stress Awareness and the Appraisal Process / Diaphragmatic Breathing and 4-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 3 Sex and Sexuality After Prostate Cancer Treatment and Automatic Thoughts / Deep Breathing and Counting with Passive Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 4 Cognitive Distortions / Special Place Imagery; Session 5 Cognitive Restructuring / Relaxation for Healing and Well-Being.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Language Note:	English.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.