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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810486503321

Autore

Penedo Frank J

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-045069-X

0-19-024203-5

1-281-52930-3

9786611529307

0-19-971423-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (224 p.)

Collana

Treatments that work

Altri autori (Persone)

AntoniMichael H

SchneidermanNeil

Disciplina

616.99/463

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 (p. 205-209).

Nota di contenuto

Introductory information for facilitators -- Logistics of the cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention program -- Session 1: Introduction to the program/Stress awareness and physical responses/8-muscle-group progressive muscle relaxation -- Session 2: Diaphragmatic breathing and 4-muscle-groups progressive muscle relaxation/Stress awareness and the appraisal process -- Session 3: Deep breathing and counting with passive progressive muscle relaxation/Sex and sexuality after prostate cancer treatment and automatic thoughts -- Session 4: Special place imagery/Cognitive distortions -- Session 5: Relaxation for healing and well-being/Cognitive restructuring -- Session 6: Autogenic training/Coping I -- Session 7: Autogenics with visual imagery and positive self-



suggestions/Coping II -- Session 8: Mantra meditation/Anger management -- Session 9: Mindfulness meditation/Assertive communication -- Session 10: Group favorite relaxation exercise/Social support and program wrap-up.

Sommario/riassunto

Men treated for localized prostate cancer have an excellent medical prognosis, but may have difficulty readjusting to life after surgery as a result of treatment related side effects. Changes in physical functioning and ongoing PSA monitoring due to the possibility of recurrence may bring added stress. Effective stress management is a key factor in increasing quality of life in this population and may play a role in maintaining overall health. Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) and relaxation training constitute the two components of this comprehensive program. Each session provides