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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer

Gently Turning Towards

Trish Bartley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:2nd Dec '11

Should be back in stock very soon

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer cover

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer presents an eight-week course for MBCT which has been tried and tested over ten years of clinical use, and is targeted specifically for people with cancer.

  • There is growing evidence of mindfulness as a successful and cost-effective intervention for reducing the negative psychological impact of cancer and treatment
  • Draws upon the author’s experience of working with people with cancer, and her own recent experience of using mindfulness with cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Stories from cancer patients illustrate the learning and key themes of the course
  • Includes new short practices and group processes developed by the author
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“The author's wish to share her expertise is commendable. Written from a wealth of experience and conviction, the book is a valuable tool for anyone involved in dealing with the psychological aspects of cancer care.”  (Doody’s, 4 January 2013)

ISBN: 9780470683835

Dimensions: 244mm x 173mm x 21mm

Weight: 653g

432 pages