Title

Finding Your New Normal: Outcomes Of A Wellness-Oriented Psychoeducational Support Group For Cancer Survivors

Keywords

breast cancer; cancer; group intervention; holistic wellness

Abstract

Group interventions have been useful for survivors to overcome the challenges of cancer. This study employed a pre/post, mixed-methods design to explore the influence of an 8-week support group on the holistic wellness of 14 breast cancer survivors. Pairing experiential activities with wellness-centered psychoeducation was viewed positively by participants and corresponded to increased scores on the Five Factor Wellness Inventory. Interview data generated insight for future group work with cancer survivors. Notably, care should be taken to consider the varied individual cancer experiences and it may be worthwhile to structure groups so that members can "pay forward" their new knowledge. © 2014 Copyright ASGW.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Journal for Specialists in Group Work

Volume

39

Issue

1

Number of Pages

3-28

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2013.863257

Socpus ID

84893059746 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84893059746

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