Counseling Women with Breast Cancer
Subtitle: A Guide for Professionals (Women's Mental Health and Development)
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; SAGE Publications, Inc
Published: July 22, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780761908333
Subjects: Counselling; Nursing & Ancillary Services; Oncology; Patients; Diseases - Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer; Cancer (Psychosocial Aspects); Psychotherapy - Counseling; Health & Fitness; Psychology; Mental Health; Health/Fitness; Diseases - Cancer; Social Science / Social Work; Women's Health - General; Breast; Cancer; Counseling of
Description: "This comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners and medical professionals addresses the delicate issues surrounding breast cancer and the processes involved in emotional coping and healing. Unlike other works, this volume takes a practice-oriented approach, offering readers a review of the medical, psychological, and social aspects of breast cancer.

Using case studies that depict women from diverse backgrounds, this text focuses on current research, interventions, psychological assessment, and addresses the concerns of women. Students and practitioners alike will appreciate this engagingly written and informative book."--BOOK JACKET.