Psychosocial Training Workshop
Date: The second annual workshop was held March 25th, 2010 in Toronto. This Workshop will be held again in March 2011. Check back for registration dates in February 2011.
Cost: Free of charge to all Ontario nurses who provide care for oncology patients in any setting and phase of the cancer care journey, regardless of practice role. Travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed (in accordance with our travel policy) for nurses who live more than 100km from Toronto
For information: E-mail psychosocialworkshop@desouzanurse.ca.
Program:Being diagnosed with cancer can result in significant quality of life impacts for the individual and his/her family. Potential reactions include: increased stress, distress, depression, anxiety and concerns for the future; and challenges around the emotional impact associated with end of life care.
Cancer is viewed as a chronic disease, since more effective treatments have resulted in individuals living longer. This gives rise to complex survivorship issues, which often have a significant impact on quality of life. These include psychological symptoms and stress around body image and functioning.
At this one-day workshop for front-line nursing clinicians, you will gain knowledge on:
- Psychosocial aspects of oncology, a special area of cancer care dealing with social, psychological, emotional, spiritual, quality-of-life and functional aspects of cancer, from prevention to bereavement.
- Assessment of psychosocial, spiritual and quality of life impacts and symptoms.
- Assessment skills to determine how to intervene and when a referral is required.
- Methods to address psychosocial issues in oncology and palliative care.
- The nurse’s role in managing the emotional aspects of cancer care.
By attending the workshop you will become a content expert and are expected to deliver the content of the workshop within six months to staff in your own organization. Support will be provided.
