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Record Nr.

UNINA9910808540703321

Autore

Penedo Frank J

Titolo

Cognitive-behavioral stress management for prostate cancer recovery : workbook / / Frank J. Penedo, Michael H. Antoni, Neil Schneiderman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-045070-3

0-19-024204-3

1-281-52931-1

9786611529314

0-19-971422-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (161 p.)

Collana

Treatments that work

Altri autori (Persone)

AntoniMichael H

SchneidermanNeil

Disciplina

616.99463

Soggetti

Prostate - Cancer - Patients - Rehabilitation

Prostate - Cancer - Psychological aspects

Stress management

Cognitive therapy

Relaxation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 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

Session 6 Coping I / Autogenic TrainingSession 7 Coping II / Autogenics with Visual Imagery and Positive Self-Suggestions; Session 8 Anger Management / Mantra Meditation; Session 9 Assertive Communication / Mindfulness Meditation; Session 10 Social Support and Program Wrap-Up; Additional Monitoring Worksheets



Sommario/riassunto

After surgery for localized prostate cancer, you may find that treatment related side effects may lead to some difficulty readjusting to everyday life. You may notice an increase in your stress levels or experience problems in your relationships. Even though you may be physically healthy, you may need to work on improving your quality of life. Effective stress management may also help maintain your overall health. In this group program, you will learn skills to effectively manage your stress. These skills can be used to cope with stressful situations related to having had prostate cancer or wi