Week 1 – Foundations of Psycho-Oncology
Introduction to Psycho-Oncology
Cancer Basics (Types, Stages, Treatment)
Psychological Impact of Cancer
Biopsychosocial Model
Communication Skills with Cancer Patients
Breaking Bad News (SPIKES Model)
Ethical Issues in Oncology
Practical:
Case discussions
Role plays
Hospital observation
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Week 2 – Psychological Assessment & Interventions
Psychological Assessment in Cancer Care
Screening Tools (Distress Thermometer, HADS, PHQ-9, GAD-7)
Depression, Anxiety & Adjustment Disorders
Grief and Loss Assessment
Suicide Risk Assessment in Cancer Patients
Practical:
Conduct assessments
Formulate case reports
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Week 3 – Evidence-Based Therapies
CBT in Cancer Care
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Supportive & Expressive Therapy
Family Counselling
Caregiver Burnout Management
Pain Psychology
Practical:
Therapy demonstrations
Supervised counselling
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Week 4 – Advanced Clinical Practice
Pediatric Psycho-Oncology
Breast Cancer & Women’s Mental Health
Palliative Care & End-of-Life Counselling
Survivorship Issues
Sexuality & Body Image after Cancer
Documentation & Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
Private Practice in Psycho-Oncology
Practical:
Live case presentations
Viva
OSCE
Final case report