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Counseling Women with Breast Cancer
A Guide for Professionals
- Merle A. Keitel - Fordham University, USA
- Mary Kopala - Hunter College, City University of New York, USA
September 2000 | 192 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
`There are several interesting case studies, and the book is a very useful guide for those starting out in this field as well as helpful revision material for more experienced counsellors' - National Association of Cancer Counsellors
This comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners and medical professionals addresses the delicate issues surrounding breast cancer and the processes involved in emotional coping and healing. The book covers concerns of family members as well as women worried about developing breast cancer.
Setting the Stage
Breast Cancer
Risk Factors and Prevention
The Breast Cancer Experience
How to Do a Psychosocial Assessment
Intervening with the Individual
Group Interventions
Family Issues
Therapeutic Issues
