Spinal Cancer Mind-Body Medicine, Counseling & Support Groups

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Mind-Body Medicine

Our mind-body therapists provide counseling, support groups, and other therapies to help you and your loved ones cope with the challenges of spinal cancer.

Mind-Body Medicine for Spinal Cancer

Many spinal cancer patients struggle emotionally with the disease and the challenges of treatment. The tumor’s direct effects on the spine can also cause neurological impairments and changes in your appearance (e.g., hunchback posture) that are distressing.

The mind-body medicine team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) can help you and your loved ones cope with emotional and psychological stresses throughout spinal cancer treatment.

Spinal Cancer Counseling & Support Groups

During your first visit to CTCA, you (and your loved ones) will have the option to meet with a licensed mind-body therapist who will listen to your concerns and explain how mind-body medicine can fit into the healing process.

For example, many spinal cancer patients feel anxious, depressed, or have difficulty concentrating. Your caregivers and other loved ones are likely dealing with their own set of concerns. There are often practical concerns too, such as work and financial pressures.

The following mind-body therapy services are available to patients and their loved ones throughout treatment:

Individual counseling for patients and/or caregivers
Marital/couple/partner counseling
Family counseling
Counseling for children and adolescents
Relaxation and guided imagery
Stress management
Laughter/humor therapy
Meditation
Heart Math (for anxiety)
Auriculotherapy
Psycho-educational classes to address particular issues

Once your treatment is complete and you return home, our mind-body therapy team can connect you and your caregivers with practitioners in your area.

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