Treating Fear of Cancer Recurrence with Group Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: A Step-By-Step Guide

By Aude Caplette-Gingras, Jos�e Savard, Lucie Casault

Therapist Manual Patient ManualIntroduction- Welcoming and introduction ofleaders- Authors and format of theprogram- Participants' introduction- Goals of the programInformation about Fear of CancerRecurrence (FCR)- Definition- When is FCR normal or not?- Characteristics associated withFCR- Vicious circle of FCRInformation about Fear of CancerRecurrence (FCR)- Definition- When is FCR normal or not?- Characteristics associated withFCR- Vicious circle of FCRBeliefs about the Influence ofPsychological Factors on Cancer- Does stress cause cancer?o Research evidenceCan Thoughts Influence Cancer?- Beliefs about the influence ofpsychological factors on cancer- Multifactorial model of cancer4o Multifactorial model ofcancer- Can the power of thought curecancer?o Research evidence- Does stress cause cancer?- Does thought have the power tocure cancer?- Can positive thinking help youcope with cancer?The Cognitive Model of Emotions The Cognitive Model of Emotions- Cancer: A distressing experience- The cognitive model andadjustment to cancerThe Benefits of Realistic Thinking- The tyranny of positive thinking- Realistic thinking and cancero Analogy with glasseso EffectsThe Benefits of Realistic Thinking- The tyranny of positive thinking- Fighting cancer?- Dark, rose-coloured, or clearglasses?- Realistic thinking and cancerCognitive-Behavioral Therapy- Definition- Research evidenceIdentification of Negative ThoughtsExerciseEnd of Session Discussion SummarySession 2Therapist Manual Patient ManualContent of the SessionFeedback on Last Treatment SessionFeedback on ExerciseCognitive Restructuring- The case of Elise- Socratic questioningCognitive Restructuring- The 5-column grid- Socratic questioningRealistic Interpretation of SomaticSymptoms- Using four objective criteria- Finding balance between neglectand hypervigilanceRealistic Interpretation of SomaticSymptoms- Using four objective criteria- Finding balance between neglectand hypervigilanceInformation-Seeking Profiles- Seeking the right amount ofinformation and from validsourcesInformation-Seeking Profiles- Seeking the right amount ofinformation and from validsourcesRealistic Interpretation of Probabilitiesand Statistics- Risk of recurrenceRealistic Interpretation of Probabilitiesand Statistics- Risk of recurrence5- Survival rate- Risk reduction with treatment- Survival rate- Risk reduction with treatmentCognitive Restructuring ExerciseEnd of Session Discussion SummarySession 3Therapist Manual Patient ManualContent of the SessionFeedback on Last Treatment SessionFeedback on ExerciseIntolerance of Uncertainty- Cancer = Uncertainty- Learning to better tolerateuncertaintyIntolerance of Uncertainty- Cancer = Uncertainty- Possible to be happy withoutbeing certain that cancer will notcome back?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031071867
• ISBN13: 9783031071867
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"