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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826676503321

Autore

Manne Sharon L

Titolo

Coping with breast cancer : a couples-focused group intervention : therapist guide / / Sharon L. Manne, Jamie S. Ostroff

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-045108-4

0-19-024208-6

1-281-86832-9

9786611868321

0-19-971141-0

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (128 p.)

Collana

Treatments that work

Altri autori (Persone)

OstroffJamie S

Disciplina

616.99/44906

Soggetti

Breast - Cancer - Psychological aspects

Cognitive therapy

Marital psychotherapy

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; Chapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists; Chapter 2 Group Logistics; Chapter 3 Session 1; Chapter 4 Session 2; Chapter 5 Session 3; Chapter 6 Session 4; Chapter 7 Session 5; Chapter 8 Session 6; Appendix A: A Blueprint for Cancer Survivors and Their Loved Ones; Appendix B: Fidelity Checklists; References; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Early stage breast cancer can be stressful and upsetting for both the woman dealing with the disease and her partner. This illness can also place a strain on a couple's relationship. However, couples who are able to provide effective support to one another are more likely to adapt well. Focusing on the couple as a unit can promote effective coping for both patients and their partners . This couples-focused group program aims to improve a couple's functioning as a ""team"" and provides a supportive environment for couples facing similar breast cancer-related issues. Over the course of six sessi