Self-Help Skills for Coping with Cancer Distress and Discomfort

Increase a sense of well-being and engage more fully in each moment
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Learn self-help skills to help reduce physical and emotional discomfort, increase a sense of well-being, and engage more fully in each moment. This group medical visit will help address:

  • Physical Discomfort (pain, irritability, restlessness, digestive issues, and other symptoms)
  • Emotional Distress (excessive worry, sadness, anger, confusion, distraction)

Participants will gain the following skills:

CBT

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework helps to improve how you think and feel

Meditation

  • Zen, Mindfulness, Chi Kung, Tai Chi movements

Relaxation

  • Deep and natural breathing techniques from Yoga-Pranayama

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm

Eligible patients include those who are receiving cancer treatment at UCSF.

To register, please ask your doctor to place a referral. A referral is required, regardless of insurance. For additional questions, call the Psycho-Oncology Clinic at 415-353-3931.

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