Mindfulness–Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer: Gently Turning Towards - Tapa dura

The author's wish to share her expertise is commendable. Written from a wealth of experience and conviction, the book is a valuable tool for anyone involved in dealing with the psychological aspects of cancer care. (Doody s, 4 January 2013)

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer presents an eight-week course for MBCT which has been tried and tested over ten years of clinical use, and is targeted specifically for people with cancer. * There is growing evidence of mindfulness as a successful and cost-effective intervention for reducing the negative psychological impact of cancer and treatment * Draws upon the author s experience of working with people with cancer, and her own recent experience of using mindfulness with cancer diagnosis and treatment * Stories from cancer patients illustrate the learning and key themes of the course * Includes new short practices and group processes developed by the author