A Model of Group Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Combined With Bio-Feedback in Oncology Settings

Abstract

This article's goal is to present a model for social work with cancer patients and their relatives aimed at teaching ways of coping with cancer and its implications. The article presents a model of six meetings, emphasizing learning processes and acquisition of skills enabling participants to recognize and change distressing thoughts, combined with learning relaxation methods and guided imagery. An additional unique property of this model is the bio-feedback, which assists in creating awareness of physiological alertness states and in learning and implementing the different methods for decreasing pressure and stress.

KEYWORDS:

• cancer patients
• cognitive-behavior intervention
• relaxation
• biofeedback
• guided imagery
• group work