The Cancer Companion - How to Navigate Your Way from Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond

Turning modern psychological research into constructive strategies, The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, jargon-free guide with a lasting and meaningful impact on the mental wellbeing of anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.

About the author

Dr Toni Lindsay is a Clinical Psychologist who has been working with both adults and adolescents for over 10 years. She works at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in the Oncology and Haematology departments, with a special interest in the care of young people, and is an AHPRA approved supervisor.

Summary

Turning modern psychological research into constructive strategies, The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, jargon-free guide with a lasting and meaningful impact on the mental wellbeing of anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.

Foreword

An accessible guide to modern psychological strategies, grounded in the well-proven areas of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The author takes over a decade of experience in helping cancer patients and their families and creates a comprehensive guide in which everyone will find some comfort. Will benefit patients, families, carers, and clinicians, especially those who may not normally works with cancer patients.

Additional text

It's an important resource not only for those navigating the cancer journey themselves, but also for friends and family who want to offer support but are not sure what to expect or how to help, especially when it comes to dealing with the complex emotions that accompany a diagnosis.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Toni Lindsay, Toni Lindsay
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.05.2021
• EAN: 9781925820805
• ISBN: 978-1-925820-80-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 400 g
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, SELF-HELP / Emotions, Popular psychology, Coping with illness & specific conditions, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / Cancer, Coping with / advice about cancer