After my practicum counseling patients at the NC Cancer Hospital, I created this Think Pink! Group Therapy Manual for women with stage I, II, or III breast cancer. It includes session outlines, group activities, homework assignments, ideas for guest speakers and lots of resources both for group leaders and members alike. Here is the table of contents for and idea of what it includes.
Table of Contents
Welcome
Objectives
Think Pink! At-a-Glance Guide
Introduction to Breast Cancer
Estimated New Cancers Diagnoses
Article on Fatigued Breast Cancer Survivors
What is Cancer?
Types of Breast Cancer
Treatment Modalities
Activity: Picture Expression
A Note on Staying Positive
Activity: Cancer Stories Index Cards
Diagnostic Criteria for Adjustment Disorders
Waiting, waiting and more waiting
Activity: Big Screen Visualization
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script
Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria for Anxiety Disorder due to General
Medical Condition
Note for the Leader: Complications with Cancer
Activity: Pleasant Activities List
Family and Medical Leave Act Overview
Disclosing Medical Status
Activity: Role-Playing
Article on Cancer Survivors & Employment
Activity: Self-Affirmations
Guest Speaker: Breast Cancer Survivor with Mastectomy
Article on Beauty Treatment Therapy
Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Activity: Brainstorming & Processing
Communication, Be Romantic, Switch it Up, Get Advice
Article on the Effects of Treatment on Sexuality
Sexuality & Intimacy after Breast Cancer, Brochure
Guilt
Sentence Completion Task
Caregiver Skills Form
Note for the Leader: On Closing
Skills Learned
Activity: “Gift-Giving”
Appendices
Resources
Miscellaneous Resources
Treatment Manual PowerPoint Slides
Breast Cancer Dictionary
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