CBT for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care

Addressing Psychological Distress in Physical Ill Health

There is a growing awareness of the need to address the psychological distress associated with physical ill health; however, current resources are limited and difficult to access. The best way to tackle the issue is by enhancing the skills of those professionals who have routine contact with them.

The Role of CBT

CBT provides the evidence-based skills that most readily meet these requirements in a time and cost efficient manner.

Workbook Overview

Based on materials prepared for a Cancer Network sponsored training programme and modified to address the needs of a larger client population of people experiencing psychological distress due to physical ill-health, this innovative workbook offers a basic introduction and guide to enable healthcare professionals to build an understanding of the relevance and application of CBT methods in everyday clinical practice.