Making Sense of Brain Tumour:
A Practical Guide for Therapists
Description:... The psychological support needs of people with brain tumour are often overlooked and there is a lack of brain tumour-specific psychological therapy resources. The MSoBT manual is based on research which demonstrated the efficacy of a person-centred and goal directed approach to counselling and rehabilitation. Importantly, the MSoBT programme does not draw upon one particular therapeutic orientation (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy), but rather a combination of approaches that are considered the best fit for individual clients based on their presenting issues and background. Cognitive- Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness were often used together for anxiety and anger, whereas Solution-Focused Therapy and Behavioural Therapy were combined for stress management. This integration of techniques reflects the person-centred and goal-directed approach the authors believed was both effective for and valued by participants in the MSoBT programme. The MSoBT therapy manual is intended for use by professionals with qualifications in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. The neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy approaches in particular require appropriate training at a post-graduate level.
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