Introductory information for facilitators
Logistics of the cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention program
Session 1: Introduction to the program/Stress awareness and physical responses/8-muscle-group progressive muscle relaxation
Session 2: Diaphragmatic breathing and 4-muscle-groups progressive muscle relaxation/Stress awareness and the appraisal process
Session 3: Deep breathing and counting with passive progressive muscle relaxation/Sex and sexuality after prostate cancer treatment and automatic thoughts
Session 4: Special place imagery/Cognitive distortions
Session 5: Relaxation for healing and well-being/Cognitive restructuring
Session 6: Autogenic training/Coping I
Session 7: Autogenics with visual imagery and positive self-suggestions/Coping II
Session 8: Mantra meditation/Anger management
Session 9: Mindfulness meditation/Assertive communication
Session 10: Group favorite relaxation exercise/Social support and program wrap-up.
OBNB doesn't sell books, but you may be able to find a copy at one of these websites:
Cognitive-behavioral stress management for prostate cancer recovery : facilitator guide by Frank J. Penedo. ISBN 9780195336979. Published by Oxford University Press in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
