Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Management in Cancer-Related Distress in Adults Description People are living longer with cancer, but cancer is the leading cause of mortality in Nova Scotia. Six thousand, one hundred individuals were estimated to be diagnosed with cancer in 2012 in Nova Scotia. Approximately 30,000 Nova Scotians are living with cancer. Cancer patients and their families experience a myriad of psychosocial, emotional, physical, medical, financial, practical and spiritual challenges from the time of diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or death and dying. Evidence indicates that 35 to 45 % of cancer patients experience clinically significant levels of emotional distress at some point during their cancer experience. Cancer-related distress is associated with a number of negative outcomes, but most importantly, it is treatable. Distress has recently been recognized as the Sixth Vital Sign in Cancer Care. The present workshop will focus on: • cancer incidence • challenges of cancer • clinical course of cancer • cancer-related distress • risk factors for distress • screening and assessment of distress - standard of care • evidence-informed management of cancer related distress - supportive approaches - psychoeducation - psychotherapy • Psychosocial Health Services, Psychosocial Oncology and Supportive Care • person-centered care initiatives in Nova Scotia to improve patient experience and patient reported outcomes Clinical examples and data will be used to highlight various points. The objectives of this workshop are to familiarize clinicians with the challenges and adjustments experienced by cancer patients / survivors and their families across the illness trajectory; and to gain an understanding of cancer-related distress, and management of distress within the Nova Scotia context. This workshop will be of interest to psychologists, physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, as well as students and residents. Targeted Audience • This workshop would be of benefit to mental health professionals, including psychologists, physicians, social workers, counselors, marital and family therapists, and psychotherapists and students. Management of Cancer-Related Distress in Adults with Janice Howes, Ph.D., R.Psych. September 27, 2013 Janice L. Howes, Ph.D., R. Psych. Dr. Janice Howes is a Registered Psychologist, who provides clinical services within Health Psychology at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Capital Health, Halifax. Her primary clinical responsibilities are in Psychosocial Oncology and she focuses on helping cancer patients and their families cope, adjust, and deal with the emotional, psychological, social, physical, practical and existential challenges of cancer and associated concerns. Dr. Howes is Psychosocial Oncology Clinical Lead, Cancer Care Nova Scotia, and Chair of the Supportive Care Cancer Site Team. She is co-leading Screening for Distress and Distress Management in Nova Scotia, which is in partnership with Cancer Care Nova Scotia (Department of Health and Wellness) and the District Health Authorities. Another major area of her clinical expertise is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and trauma / disaster response. Schedule Friday, May 31st Dr. Howes completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Ontario. She is cross-appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, and Honorary Adjunct in the Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University. She is active in clinical training and research. 8:30 am - Registration 9 – 10 :30 - Session 10 :30 - 10 :45 - Refreshment break 10:45 - Noon - Session Noon – 1 pm - Lunch 1 - 2 :30 - Session 2:30 - 2:45 - Refreshment break 2:45 - 3:45 - Session Management of Cancer-Related Distress in Adults Janice Howes, Ph.D., September 27, 2013 Halifax, venue, t.b.a. Presented by the Association of Psycholgists of Nova Scotia Management of Cancer-Related Distress in Adults -- Registration Fees Contact: Payment: Members $175 $225 Non-members $225 $275 Student members $75 Student non-members $100 Group (4 + from one org.) $25 off / person Name Cheque/Cash MasterCard Visa Organization/Profession Credit Card # ** Lunch included in price. Please indicate if you have food sensitivities E-mail Expiry Date Phone Signature Deadline for registration - Noon, August 31st. Please Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia Suite 435, 5991 Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6 Phone: 902 422 9183 Fax: 902 462 9801 [email protected] • www.apns.ca *early bird after Sept 1st * Early Bird prices in effect until May 1st 2013 Total contact APNS to reserve space. A non-refundable admin fee of $35. will be charged for all cancellations. Notification must be received by APNS one week prior to the workshop to be eligible for a refund. Participants may name a colleague to attend in their place at no extra cost. This person must be named before the day of the workshop.