Full Description
After surgery for localized prostate cancer, you may find that treatment related side effects may lead to some difficulty readjusting to everyday life. You may notice an increase in your stress levels or experience problems in your relationships. Even though you may be physically healthy, you may need to work on improving your quality of life. Effective stress management may also help maintain your overall health.
In this group program, you will learn skills to effectively manage your stress. These skills can be used to cope with stressful situations related to having had prostate cancer or with any other situation that may cause stress. You will address issues such as dealing with physical changes or communicating with your partner. Each group meeting also includes training in a relaxation method in order to help you reduce tension and stress. By the end of the program, you will have a variety of techniques to choose from.
This workbook comes complete with homework exercises and monitoring forms to help you apply your new stress management skills. It also includes instructions for relaxation practice that will remain useful long after you've completed the program. Used in conjunction with the group program described in the corresponding facilitator guide, this workbook will help you better your life.
Contents
Overview of the Program ; 1. Introduction to the Program / Stress Awareness and Physical Responses / 8-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation ; 2. Stress Awareness and the Appraisal Process / Diaphragmatic Breathing and 4-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation ; 3. Sex and Sexuality After Prostate Cancer Treatment and Automatic Thoughts / Deep Breathing and Counting with Passive Progressive Muscle Relaxation ; 4. Cognitive Distortions / Special Place Imagery ; 5. Cognitive Restructuring / Relaxation for Healing and Well-Being ; 6. Coping I / Autogenic Training ; 7. Coping II / Autogenics with Visual Imagery and Postive Self-Suggestions ; 8. Anger Management / Mantra Meditation ; 9. Assertive Communication / Mindfulness Meditation ; 10. Social Support and Program Wrap-Up ; Additional Monitoring Worksheets
