Dr. David Wakefield Addresses the Mind & Spirit
This program features licensed psychologist and family and marital therapist Dr. David Wakefield, who works in the Mind-Body Medicine Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southwestern Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Wakefield talks about the philosophy of CTCA, including the Mother Standard® of care, Patient Empowerment MedicineSM, and whole-person cancer treatment. He says many patients come to CTCA with advanced stage disease, looking for realistic hope and compassionate care.
Dr. Wakefield says the Mind-Body Medicine Program at CTCA helps address the psychological and spiritual aspects of the cancer experience. Program offerings such as stress management classes, relaxation techniques, humor therapy, and spiritual support aim to improve quality of life and help patients cope with treatment-related side effects.
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