Cancer Group Therapy Adds To Well-Being, Not Longevity

2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Moran
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cancer Group

The role of self‐help groups in promoting well‐being: experiences from a cancer group

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazira Visram ◽  
Adrian Roberts ◽  
Patience Seebohm
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cancer Group ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups

Changes in quality of life following cognitive-behavioral group therapy for panic disorder

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rufer ◽  
R. Albrecht ◽  
O. Schmidt ◽  
J. Zaum ◽  
U. Schnyder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Behavioral Group

AbstractBackgroundData about quality of life (QoL) are important to estimate the impact of diseases on functioning and well-being. The present study was designed to assess the association of different aspects of panic disorder (PD) with QoL and to examine the relationship between QoL and symptomatic outcome following brief cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT).MethodsThe sample consisted of 55 consecutively recruited outpatients suffering from PD who underwent CBGT. QoL was assessed by the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) at baseline, post-treatment and six months follow-up. SF-36 baseline scores were compared with normative data obtained from a large German population sample.ResultsAgoraphobia, disability, and worries about health were significantly associated with decreased QoL, whereas frequency, severity and duration of panic attacks were not. Treatment responders showed significantly better QoL than non-responders. PD symptom reduction following CBGT was associated with considerable improvement in emotional and physical aspects of QoL. However, the vitality subscale of the SF-36 remained largely unchanged over time.ConclusionsOur results are encouraging for cognitive-behavior therapists who treat patients suffering from PD in groups, since decrease of PD symptoms appears to be associated with considerable improvements in QoL. Nevertheless, additional interventions designed to target specific aspects of QoL, in particular vitality, may be useful to enhance patients’ well-being.

Group Therapy within the NHS V: Patients' Views on the Benefit of Group Therapy for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaida Hall ◽  
Elizabeth King
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Women Survivors ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Analytic Group ◽  
Descriptive Account ◽  
Insight Into

This article reports on a study of how members of a slow-open analytic group for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse felt about the helpfulness of the group. The respondents' views and comments are analysed and related to their age, their termination of the group, length of follow-up, number of sessions, final stage of depression and overall change in depression since before the group. The proportion of patients who found the group helpful (46 percent) was significantly higher than those who found it unhelpful (19 percent). The length of time since the group made no difference to satisfaction with the group. Satisfied patients tended not to lapse but to plan their departure from the group. They were more likely than dissatisfied patients to have depressive ratings which had improved considerably since before the group and were now within the normal range. A descriptive account is presented of patients' comments, giving an insight into their views on the group and on the therapists, and their thoughts about themselves in the years afterwards. Their views were, on the whole, positive, though negative views were also clearly stated. A quarter of those responding felt they needed further help. Group analysis appeared to be an effective method of treating women survivors who benefited from their acceptance by the group and the mirroring back to them of their worth. Group therapy diminished their sense of isolation, guilt and shame. It increased their well-being and confidence, enabling them to make positive changes in their lives.

scholarly journals Effects of short-term existential group therapy for breast Cancer patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chizu Nakamura ◽  
Masatoshi Kawase
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Term ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract Objectives Cancer patients who suffer from existential difficulties, including fear of death, isolation, or loss of human relationships, try to accept these fears by exploring the meaning of their life. In particular, early psychological intervention for patients prevents them from psychosocial maladjustment afterwards. Therefore, we have developed the Short-term Existential Group Therapy Program (Short-term EGP) for cancer patients, focusing on relief of existential or spiritual suffering and/or pain. This study aims to statistically evaluate the effects of this program on breast cancer patients within the first year after cancer diagnosis. Methods Thirty-one patients completed our research program. A ninety-minute therapeutic group session was held once a week for 5 weeks. We performed the above assessments three times: just before and after the intervention, as well as a month after the end of intervention. Outcome assessment included measures of spiritual well-being (SELT-M), Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) and Profile of Mood States (POMS). Results The SELT-M “Overall QOL” scores were significantly increased after intervention, and these scores were maintained a month after intervention, particularly in those with high MAC “Hopelessness” scores. Subscales of the SELT-M scores were significantly increased after intervention, and these scores were maintained up to a month after intervention. Conclusion Short-term EGP intervention could be effective in helping patients relieve their existential distress. Some of the treatment effects were maintained a month after the end of the intervention. In addition, Short-term EGP could be particularly effective for those patients who feel hopelessness after cancer diagnosis. Trial registration Retrospectively registered. University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN CTR) UMIN000040651. Registered June 4, 2020.

scholarly journals Heart Rate Variability as a Marker of Distress and Recovery: The Effect of Brief Supportive Expressive Group Therapy With Mindfulness in Cancer Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 825-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
HyeYoun Park ◽  
Sohee Oh ◽  
Yumi Noh ◽  
Ju Young Kim ◽  
Jeong-Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Before And After

Objectives. We aimed to investigate the effects of brief supportive expressive group therapy with mindfulness for cancer patients and to assess the utility of heart rate variability (HRV) as a biomarker of distress and treatment effect. Methods. A total of 28 female patients with nonmetastatic cancer at a university hospital in South Korea received a 4-week modified group therapy for distress reduction. The BESTMIND (Brief Expression and Support Therapy with Mindfulness) program consisted of supportive–expressive group therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction. The subjective outcomes of distress, anger, sleep quality, and sense of well-being and the physiological outcome of HRV were assessed before and after the program. Results. After the program, patients showed significantly reduced distress, perceived stress, anger, and sleep disturbance and increased quality of life. No significant change was observed in the degree of mindfulness. A significantly increased SD in the normal beat-to-beat intervals and normalized high-frequency (HF 0.15-0.4 Hz) power from spectral analysis were observed after treatment. According to the correlation analyses, HF power correlated with depression scores, and normalized HF power was associated with depression, anxiety, perceived stress, and anger at baseline. The pretreatment and posttreatment comparison indicated that an increase in HF power was associated with a decrease in anger. Conclusions. These results suggest the effectiveness of this modified group-based program for distress reduction and also provide preliminary evidence for the use of HRV as a biomarker of distress and recovery. HF power from HRV variables may serve as a quantitative biomarker of the treatment response of distress management, including anger.

scholarly journals Brief CBT group therapy for Mexican homeless girls

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Castaños-Cervantes
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Emotion Regulation Strategies ◽  
Regulation Strategies ◽  
Pre Treatment

AbstractHomeless girls suffer labour and sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination and social exclusion at a higher rate than the rest of the population. However, worldwide information on homeless girls and intervention programmes for this group are scarce. This study examined the preliminary efficacy of a brief cognitive behavioural group therapy tailored to Mexican homeless girls. The intervention targeted subjective well-being and these determinants: symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of depression, assertive behaviours and functional emotion regulation skills. Results revealed statistically significant differences in symptoms of anxiety and depression, assertiveness, emotion regulation strategies and subjective well-being with treatment effects that ranged from moderate to large. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, and dysfunctional emotion regulation strategies decreased. Assertive skills, functional emotion regulation strategies, and subjective well-being increased. Outcomes were clinically relevant. At 2-month follow-up, participants showed improvement from pre-treatment on all measures. The current study provides unique findings in terms of a promising preliminary intervention that helps restore homeless girls to a healthier social/emotional developmental path especially in the context of Latin American cities. As a result, the clinical implications of this research highlight the urgent need to design effective interventions based on the observed characteristics and identified needs among homeless girls.

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