Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer,9781433828058

Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer

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ISBN13: 9781433828058
ISBN10: 1433828057
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2017-09-18
Publisher(s): American Psychological Association
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Summary

Mental health providers working in oncology encounter a broad spectrum of patients and situations.  From innumerable forms of disease at various stages of progression, to the wide range of medication side effects and varying prognoses, cancer treatment is incredibly complex. And practitioners—like the patients they serve—can be easily overwhelmed. 
 
Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice. Designed to build a foundation of knowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, this volume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problems including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and cover broader themes in cancer care including the impact on families. Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is a must-have resource for practitioners and advanced graduate students in the field of psycho-oncology.
 

Author Biography

Ellen A. Dornelas, PhD, is the director for cancer clinical research at Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute in Connecticut and associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Dornelas received her degree in health psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY. She has focused her career on the integration of practice and research in clinical health psychology. Dr. Dornelas is recognized for her expertise in treating people with heart disease as well as cancer. She has supervised and mentored students for more than two decades. Dr. Dornelas has authored multiple books and journal articles and is a featured guest expert on APA's Psychotherapy Video Series. She is a Fellow in APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy) and a practicing psychotherapist.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Part I. An Overview of Psychosocial Oncology
Chapter 1. An Overview of Cancer for the Mental Health Professional
Chapter 2. Etiology and Sociocultural Factors Related to Cancer
Chapter 3. Standard Medical Treatments for Cancer and Patient Decision Making
Part II. Psychological Assessment and Interventions for Common Comorbid Problems
Chapter 4. Assessment and Treatment of Depression
Chapter 5. Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety
Chapter 6. Sleep Dysregulation and Fatigue
Chapter 7. Sexual Dysfunction and Negative Body Image
Chapter 8. Impact of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment on the Family, and the Role of Social Support
Chapter 9. Posttreatment Psychological Sequelae
Chapter 10. Existential Themes in Cancer Care
Chapter 11. Future Directions in Practice and Clinician Self-Care
References
Index
About the Author
 

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