Psychosocial Academy
The 2013 Psycosocial Academy will be held Monday - Tuesday, 4 - 5 November 2013 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in conjunction with the IPOS 15th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology.
The IPOS Psychosocial Academy offers two full days of training conducted by leaders in the field. Several workshops are given each year addressing top issues in research and practice.
For example, in the past, the Academy has offered courses such as the following:
- Research Methods in Psychosocial Oncology (two-day)
- Demonstrations of Hypnotic Approaches and Mind-Body Regulation for Symptom Management and Alleviation of Suffering in Advanced Cancer
- Think Cancer Genetics is Simple? Hang On for the Ride
- Evidence-Based Screening for Distress in Cancer: Hands-On Demonstration of Methods
- Helping Children Thrive When a Parent Has Cancer: The Parenting at a Challenging Time (PACT) Model
- Model of Spiritual Assessment and Integration into Care Provision
- Pediatric Oncology: Going from Clinician to Clinical Researcher (and Back)
- Accompagner l’expérience de l’espoir selon l’école de pensée de l’humaindevenant
- Approche psychodynamique en psycho-oncologie
- L'intervention auprès des couples en contexte du cancer: Aspects théoriques et pratiques
- La relation, Outil de bien-être
- Biobehavioral Intervention for Cancer Stress
- Couples Therapy in Advanced Cancer: Using Relational Intimacy and Meaning to Reduce Existential Distress
- Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy Interventions in Advanced Cancer
- Supportive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
- Teaching Communication about Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Introductory Dignity Therapy Workshop
- Employment and Work-Related Aspects in Cancer Survivorship
- Habiletés en Communication: Concepts et Enseignements
- Pour une meilleure utilisation des ressources en psycho-oncologie, modalités d'organisations selon divers pays