Table 1 Cancer Surviving and Thriving Syllabus

Week 1:

• Introduction to the Workshop

• Group Introductions

• The Mind/Body Connection/Distraction

• Fatigue Management and Getting Help

• Introduction to Action Plans

Week 4:

• Feedback

• Cancer and Body Changes

• Health Eating

• Communication Skills

• Problem-Solving

• Making an Action Plan

Week 2:

• Feedback/Problem Solving

• Dealing with Difficult Emotions

• Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

• Regaining Fitness During and after Cancer Treatment

• Making an Action Plan

Week 5:

• Feedback

• Endurance Exercise

• Making Decisions about Treatment and Complementary Therapies

• Maintaining a Healthy Weight

• Dealing with Depression

• Positive Thinking

• Making an Action Plan

Week 3:

• Feedback

• Managing Plan

• Living with Uncertainty

• Making Decisions

• Future Plans for Healthcare

• Making an Action Plan

Week 6:

• Feedback/Problem-Solving

• Cancer and Relationships

• Guided Imagery

• Working with Your Healthcare Professional

• Looking Back and Planning for the Future