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Publié par	New Harbinger Publications
Date de parution	01 janvier 0001
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781608822492
Langue	English

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Dear reader,
The print edition of A Cancer Patient’s Guide to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety comes with many worksheets throughout the book.
In order to maintain the feel and aim of the original workbook, several of the large blank worksheets have been provided for you to download and print in pdf format. Please find the download link at the following URL:

www.newharbinger.com/22492

You also may find that you can complete the exercises satisfactorily in a notebook or by using the comment function on your ebook-reading device.

Thank you,
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
The authors have provided a useful and straightforward approach to dealing with the emotional distress that often accompanies cancer and its treatment. The strategies provided are grounded in good clinical science and are both practical and efficacious. The guide should be a real resource for anyone dealing with cancer.
—Steven D. Hollon, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University
A Cancer Patient’s Guide to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety is an excellent reference for patients, students, and clinicians alike. It provides a readable overall style and flow and captures practically relevant information that is informed by cutting-edge work in the field. Hopko and Lejuez have provided a much-needed resource to patients and scholars alike with this important and timely book.
—Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at the University of Vermont
getting through treatment and getting back to your life
Derek R. Hopko and Carl W. Lejuez
New Harbinger Publications, Inc. -->
Publisher’s Note
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe generally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the contents of the publication.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that any drug selection and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication may have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each drug or device planned for use in their clinical practice.
Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books
Copyright © 2007 by Derek R. Hopko and C. W. Lejuez
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
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Edited by Carole Honeychurch; Text design by Tracy Carlson
Epub ISBN:9781608822492
The Library of Congress has Cataloged the Print Edition as:
Hopko, Derek R.
A cancer patient’s guide to overcoming depression and anxiety : getting through treatment and getting back to your life / Derek R. Hopko and Carl W. Lejuez ; foreword by John L. Bell.
p. cm.
ISBN-13: 978-1-57224-504-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 1-57224-504-2 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Cancer--Psychological aspects. 2. Behavior therapy. 3. Depression, Mental--Treatment. 4. Anxiety--Treatment. I. Lejuez, Carl W. II. Title.
RC262.H67 2007
616.99’406--dc22
2007036679
This workbook is dedicated to my parents, Richard and Charlotte. My mother bravely struggled with and overcame breast cancer. In appreciation for their tremendous support, I also dedicate it to Nicki Ford and my best friend Rick Doyle.
—DRH
To my mother, Phyllis Francin, and my two sisters, Loretta Simek and Ann Edwards
—CWL
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1
Your Cancer Experience
CHAPTER 2
Recognizing Depression
CHAPTER 3
Recognizing Anxiety
CHAPTER 4
Understanding Avoidance in Your Life
CHAPTER 5
Behavioral Activation Treatment for Cancer (BAT-C)
CHAPTER 6
Treatment and Medication Management
CHAPTER 7
Becoming an Effective Problem Solver
CHAPTER 8
Getting a More Restful Night’s Sleep
CHAPTER 9
Assertiveness and Social-Skills Training
CHAPTER 10
Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Self-Hypnosis
CHAPTER 11
Maintaining Treatment Gains and Preventing Relapse
Resources
References
Foreword
It is estimated that 1.4 million people in the United States will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in 2007. Everyone has a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with cancer. One of the most difficult problems confronting cancer patients is the depression and anxiety that often accompany being diagnosed and living with the illness. We are all aware of how a diagnosis of cancer can affect the health, happiness, and quality of life of the diagnosed person as well as their family members. In some cases, the depression and anxiety that occur can be extremely debilitating, pervading every aspect of the cancer patient’s life—including work, family, friends, hobbies, spirituality, and so forth.
Many cancer patients and family members will address these problems by reading as much as they can, asking their doctors and nurses important questions, trying to obtain information through the Internet, and communicating with other individuals who have been diagnosed with and treated for cancer. Some individuals will also choose to use antidepressant and antianxiety medications to cope with these problems. All these strategies can be somewhat useful in reducing the anxiety and depression often associated with the cancer experience; however, the approach set forth in this workbook will help you overcome cancer-related anxiety and depression more completely and definitively, and with the acquisition of skills that will last a lifetime.
The behavioral activation treatment (BAT) approach to depression and anxiety that is presented in this workbook is a highly promising intervention that may be of great benefit to cancer patients. It can be used in addition to or instead of medications. Published research studies have provided strong initial support for BAT’s effectiveness, not only in reducing depression and anxiety, but also in increasing quality of life. Readers of this workbook will identify new behavioral skills that offer the opportunity to complete the “cancer experience” in a positive way and enjoy survivorship.
Dr. Hopko and Dr. Lejuez have worked diligently to bring you this well designed and effective treatment that will teach you the skills necessary to overcome your negative emotions. As you move through this workbook, remember that there is a manageable solution to the depression and anxiety you feel. Following the recommendations of these established clinical psychologists will move you down the path toward a more fulfilling life. Overcome your depression and anxiety using BAT—as many before you have!
—John L. Bell, MD, FACS Director, University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
Acknowledgments
Development of this workbook would not have been possible without the efforts of many people. In particular, we are grateful for the work of behavioral activation researchers who are tirelessly working toward developing improved behavioral treatments for depression, anxiety, and psychological distress associated with various medical problems. Included in this list are Michael Addis, Stacey Daughters, Sona Dimidjian, Keith Dobson, David Dunner, Jackie Gollan, Steven Hollon, Mathew Jakupak, Peter Lewinsohn, Christopher Martell, Patrick Mulick, Amy Naugle, Jeffrey Porter, Adria Trotman, and the late Neil Jacobson.
No program of treatment outcome research would be manageable without the efforts of bright and highly motivated graduate students. Thank you to the graduate students who have been a part of our program of research, including Maria Armento, Marina Bornovalova, John Carvalho, Lindsey Colman, Michelle Duplinsky, Melissa Hunt, Samantha Levine, Christen Mullane, and Sarah Robertson.
We also wish to thank the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for their support of our research.
Finally, we would like to express our appreciation for the contributions made by all individuals from New Harbinger Publications who participated in the development of this workbook.
CHAPTER 1
Your Cancer Experience
If you are reading this book, chances are that you may already know a great deal about cancer and how it works. However, there are also a significant number of cancer patients who make the decision to avoid learning about and thinking about their diagnosis. As this book progresses, we will address more specifically the concept of avoidance , that is, avoiding certain behaviors or thoughts, and why the human tendency to avoid can create problems. For the time being, realize that we are going to take a different path toward overcoming your anxiety and depression by approaching certain circumstances and behaviors, a process we will refer to as activation .
It is this mindset that will enable you to move forward in your life and to learn skills that will better allow you to cope with whatever difficult circumstances life throws in your direction. To head down this path of becoming activated, let’s begin with the process of understanding the diagnosis of cancer. We’ll include a time estimate for working through each chapter.
Time: Approximately One Week
What Is Cancer?
Although it may create some