Description
Psychological Treatment of Patients With Cancer offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice. Designed to build a foundation of knowledge that tackles the depth and breadth of the field, this volume includes a range of psychological interventions aimed at helping patients cope with cancer treatment. Chapters describe assessment and treatment of common problems including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and cover broader themes in cancer care including the impact on families. Brief, easy to digest, and highly approachable, this is a must-have resource for practitioners and advanced graduate students in the field of psycho-oncology.
About the Author
Ellen A. Dornelas, PhD, is the director for cancer clinical research at Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute in Connecticut and associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Dornelas received her degree in health psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY. She has focused her career on the integration of practice and research in clinical health psychology. Dr. Dornelas is recognized for her expertise in treating people with heart disease as well as cancer. She has supervised and mentored students for more than two decades. Dr. Dornelas has authored multiple books and journal articles and is a featured guest expert on APA's Psychotherapy Video Series. She is a Fellow in APA Division 29 (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy) and a practicing psychotherapist.
Reviews
"Offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice." -Midwest Book Review
Offers a succinct but comprehensive guide to psycho-oncological practice.
* Midwest Book Review *Book Information
ISBN 9781433828058
Author Ellen A. Dornelas
Format Paperback
Page Count 159
Imprint American Psychological Association
Publisher American Psychological Association