Stress Management Intervention for Women with Breast Cancer: Participant's Workbook

by Antoni, Michael H.

• ISBN13: 9781557989420
• ISBN10: 1557989427
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Summary

The Stress Management Intervention for Women With Breast Cancer: Participant's Workbook is tailored to meet the special needs of women dealing with the stress of breast cancer and its treatment. Designed specifically for group therapy participants, this workbook will be an invaluable tool for learning skills such as meditation and relaxation that have been proven to reduce stress during challenging times. While participating in the group therapy program, group members will turn to this book at home to deepen and personalize the learning that occurs in sessions. In these quiet "homework" moments participants will learn how to create stress reduction strategies, better understand and manage their emotions, enhance their relationships with loved ones and caregivers, and examine their role in important health care decisions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
Rationale for Stress Management	p. 1
Stress and Awareness	p. 11
Automatic Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions	p. 21
Rational Thought Replacement	p. 33
Coping	p. 45
Coping, Part II	p. 57
Social Support	p. 65
Anger Management	p. 77
Assertiveness Training	p. 87
Wrap-Up	p. 99
About the Author	p. 103
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