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Author: Berenson, S.
Editor: Zahourek, R. P.
Article/Chapter Title: The cancer patient
Abstract: Simonton approach / Achterberg and Lawlis-Image-Ca technique / author prefers a positive approach that focuses on strengths and assists the patient in tapping into their inner resources with the use of R/I [relaxation/imagery] passive progressive muscle relaxation with imagery / focused breathing / scanning, allowing release, and visualizing the release / feedback application of relaxation and imagery to specific problems of the cancer patient / helplessness, hopelessness, depression / pain / nausea and vomiting / anxiety / fear of painful procedures / insomnia / shaking chills / nutritional deterioration (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Book Title: Relaxation & Imagery: Tools for Therapeutic Communication and Intervention
ISBN: 0-7216-2589-4
Publisher: W. B. Saunders Company  
Publication Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date Published: 1988-01-01
Start Page: 168
End Page: 191
Language: English
ACCESSION: 1988-97686-009
PROVIDER: Ovid Technologies
PROVIDER: psycinfo
DOI/URL:

http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&CSC=Y&NEWS=N&PAGE=fulltext&D=psyc3&AN=1988-97686-009
Notes: Book Chapter: 9 -- Source: APA PsycInfo