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1. Prostate cancer and you
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• Psycho-education about common emotional responses to prostate cancer
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• Normalisation through other men’s stories
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• Interactive reflective exercises aimed at encouraging self-reflection and acknowledgement of emotional responses
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2. Effective communication
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• Common communication challenges in context of prostate cancer
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• Strategies to improve general and relationship communication
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• Communication enhancement exercises to complete with partner or alone
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3. Physical changes
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• Common physical changes following treatment for localised prostate cancer
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• Exercises to overcome anxiety and avoidance in relation to incontinence
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• Introduction to relaxation strategies
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4. Sexuality and masculinity
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• Education and exercises targeting negative cognitions surrounding cancer and erectile dysfunction (ED)
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• Skills training in general and sexual communication
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• Education and exercises addressing masculinity and identity issues
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5. Sexuality and intimacy
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• Sexual problems and cancer
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• The impact of ED and cancer on the relationship
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• Education and exercises designed to broaden definitions of sexuality and sexual behaviour to enhance sexual intimacy
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• Education about the use of medical aids for ED
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6. Planning for the future
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• Education and exercises related to fear and uncertainty about the future
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• Planning for the future
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• Encouragement of continued use of the skills developed from the intervention
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