Body Image Distress Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Emerging Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for a Common but Understudied Survivorship Concern
Body Image Distress Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Emerging Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for a Common but Understudied Survivorship Concern
Information
Recorded
-
-
Description
Body image distress (BID) is a common and devastating psychosocial comorbidity among cancer survivors. Although effective treatments have historically been limited, brief cognitive behavioral approaches are emerging as a novel evidence based intervention for this population. This webinar will discuss challenges in treating BID among head and neck cancer survivors, and limitations of prior approaches. We will then introduce BRIGHT (Building a Renewed ImaGe after Head & neck cancer Treatment), as an emerging treatment for BID among HNC survivors. The evidence-based underlying this approach will be reviewed and theorized mechanisms for change of the intervention will be dissected. We will conclude with practical tips for implementing this approach into your clinical practice.
Educational Goal
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
-
Discuss prevalence of body image distress (BID) and other psychosocial co-morbidities among head and neck cancer survivors
-
Review challenges in treating BID and available treatments for head and neck cancer survivors
-
Describe BRIGHT, a cognitive behavioral treatment, to manage BID among head and neck cancer survivors
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Nurse
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society