Learning Objectives

• • Recognize phases of cancer survivorship and potential for increased distress at each phase.
  • Describe basic cancer treatment strategies and ability to identify the potential psychiatric and psychosocial effects of each.
  • Assess patient/family social and practical problems and social determinants of health.
  • Discuss evidence-based treatment approaches for most common cancer-related psychological problems.

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Wednesday, May 13th - 12PM - 1PM Eastern

The GRACE Program – Reflecting on a 10-year Spiritually-Driven 

Intervention for Cancer Patients

--Hosted by the Spirituality SIG--

Presenters Dr. Arash Asher

Wednesday, May 27th - 12PM - 1:15PM Eastern

The Sibling Experience and Sibling Support

--Hosted by the Pediatrics/AYA SIG--

Presenters:  Megan Schaefer & Katie Holcomb

• Implementing Feasible Suicide Risk Screening Pathways in Youth and Adults in the Oncology Setting
• Integrating Technology with Behavioral Sleep Medicine
• Cancer Caregiving in the US: Trends, Data, and Future Directions
• Body Image Distress Among Head & Neck Survivors: Emerging Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for a Common but Understudied Survivorship Concern
• Supporting Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Survivors: Key Considerations for Effective Transitions
• From Wallpaper to Expert: The Role of Caregivers on Your Medical Team
• Medical Aid in Dying: Autonomy, Ethics, & Evolving Practices Across States
• Clinician Insights: Bridging Practice & Research in Psycho-Oncology
• Trauma Informed Care in Oncology: Caring with Compassion
• Shaken to the Core: Spiritual Struggles as a Vital Topic for Clinical Practice and Research

Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP) is an evidence-based brief psychotherapeutic intervention to help patients suffering from loss of meaning around illness. MCP is designed to help diminish feelings of despair that can be associated with cancer by helping patients focus on the importance of creating, reconnecting with, experiencing, and sustaining meaning in the face of illness. MCP has been empirically validated for patients with cancer. The MCP manuals have been published in group and individual format. This course will highlight the core principles and key concepts of MCP and provide an overview of the MCP treatment manual.

Learning Objectives

• • Describe the theoretical foundations, core principles, and therapeutic goals of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP).
  • Identify the structure and key components of MCP, including session-by-session goals and techniques.
  • Apply MCP interventions with patients to help sustain or enhance a sense of meaning in the face of illness.

Learning Objectives

• • Describe the theoretical foundations, core principles, and therapeutic goals of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP).
  • Identify the structure and key components of MCP, including session-by-session goals and techniques.
  • Apply MCP interventions with patients to help sustain or enhance a sense of meaning in the face of illness.

Access includes the following:

Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy: Background and Overview
Session 1: Concepts & Sources of Meaning
Session 2: Cancer & Meaning
Session 3: Historical Sources of Meaning
Session 4: Attitudinal Sources of Meaning
Session 5: Creative Sources of Meaning
Session 6: Experiential Sources of Meaning
Session 7: Transitions
MCP in Practice: Implementing Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy