Therapie-Tools Psychoonkologie

Cancer is one of the most common diseases among adults. Every year, about 500,000 people are newly diagnosed. The number of individuals living with cancer is increasing and currently stands at around 4 million "cancer survivors." However, the disease can be accompanied by significant physical and psychosocial consequences. Many individuals experience substantial psychological distress or exhibit a mental disorder.

Psycho-oncology offers evidence-based interventions for patients and their families that can reduce psychological burden and improve quality of life. To optimally support and treat cancer patients and their relatives, this therapy tools volume provides over 120 innovative and evidence-based working materials for psycho-oncological care.

Contents include:
What is psycho-oncology? • Initiating conversations, building relationships, and psychoeducation • Psycho-oncological diagnostics • Interventions for psychosocial stress • Resource activation and resilience promotion for coping with illness • Interventions not just for end-of-life care • Interventions with couples • Minor children as relatives • Parents of children with cancer • Self-reflection on one’s own professional practice.