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Group Psychotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Treatment Manual » (1ST)

Book cover image of Group Psychotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer: A Treatment Manual by James L. Spira

Authors: James L. Spira, Geoffrey M. Reed
ISBN-13: 9781557989550, ISBN-10: 1557989559
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: 1ST

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Author Biography: James L. Spira

Book Synopsis

Clinical psychologists provides a clinical framework for experienced group therapists and other health professionals who wish to offer group psychosocial support to breast cancer patients. The model described is designed for women with a first occurrence of the disease, but can be modified for other stages. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
1An Introduction to the Treatment Model3
2Psychosocial Factors and Interventions Affecting Patient Outcomes9
3Therapeutic Approach19
4Group Structure and Content35
5Group Psychotherapy Facilitation71
6Typical Problems in Group Facilitation119
7The Breast Cancer Notebook: Content and Therapeutic Issues137
8Other Types of Groups, Other Types of Cancer, and Other Settings151
Appendix169
References191
Author Index197
Subject Index201
About the Authors209

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