Contents; Overview of the Program; Session 1 Introduction to the Program / Stress Awareness and Physical Responses / 8-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 2 Stress Awareness and the Appraisal Process / Diaphragmatic Breathing and 4-Muscle-Group Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 3 Sex and Sexuality After Prostate Cancer Treatment and Automatic Thoughts / Deep Breathing and Counting with Passive Progressive Muscle Relaxation; Session 4 Cognitive Distortions / Special Place Imagery; Session 5 Cognitive Restructuring / Relaxation for Healing and Well-Being
Summary
After surgery for localized prostate cancer, you may find that treatment related side effects may lead to some difficulty readjusting to everyday life. You may notice an increase in your stress levels or experience problems in your relationships. Even though you may be physically healthy, you may need to work on improving your quality of life. Effective stress management may also help maintain your overall health. In this group program, you will learn skills to effectively manage your stress. These skills can be used to cope with stressful situations related to having had prostate cancer or wi
