Development of a compassion-based training for cancer (CforC) curriculum for female breast cancer patients in stages I-III and cancer survivors. Origins, rationale and initial observations.
Journal article
Authors | Wahl, Julia, Sheffield, David, Maratos, Frances A. and Archer, Stephanie |
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Abstract | Compassion is an intrinsic trait and is linked to psychological and physiological well-being. It can be trained and improved through a systematic contemplative training programme. The purpose of this paper is to present a new training programme for cancer patients and survivors (CforC) that was designed and tested in a pilot study. We review the potential benefits of CforC which include attention regulation, self-regulation, mental awareness, and acceptance of physical sensations (including pain experiences). We also consider limitations. Results of the pilot suggest that the current intervention is feasible and provides potential psychological benefits for female breast cancer patients/survivors. Future research may benefit from examining other potential effects of the CforC programme, including emotional and physical outcomes in cancer patients and survivors, and the application of the intervention to other populations of chronically ill patients. |
Keywords | Compassion; Self-compassion; Cancer Training; Compassion-focused therapy |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Mindfulness & Compassion |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Web address (URL) | http://hdl.handle.net/10545/622997 |
hdl:10545/622997 | |
Publication dates | 20 Jul 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 29 Sep 2018, 10:38 |
Contributors | University of Derby and Imperial College London |
File | File Access Level Open |
File | File Access Level Open |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9310z/development-of-a-compassion-based-training-for-cancer-cforc-curriculum-for-female-breast-cancer-patients-in-stages-i-iii-and-cancer-survivors-origins-rationale-and-initial-observations
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