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Psychosocial Oncology & Cancer Patient Support Program: Internship Learning

CPSP/POP Programs Internship One Weekly Supervision Topics

Week One: Introduction to CPSP/POP Programs and Psychosocial Oncology

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Coping with fatigue after cancer treatment – Ruth's story

Week Two: Background and historical information, i.e., biopsychosocial assessments

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Week Three: Group therapy

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Week Four: Multicultural considerations 

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Videos: Breast Cancer in Women of Color | Town Hall. (2021). PBS. https://youtu.be/iGmxy3rjgDs

Week Five: Presenting problems or concerns

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Week Six: Testing and assessment measures

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Week Seven: Diagnosis and navigating the DSM

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Week Eight: Systems, e.g., family, couple, community, etc

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Week Nine: Lifespan Development, e.g., young adults, geriatrics, attachment, thanatology

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Week Ten: Counseling theories/modalities- this can include career development

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Week Eleven: Treatment Planning

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Week Twelve: Ethical considerations

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Week Thirteen: Research and program evaluation

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Week Fourteen: Review and Evaluation

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