How can psychologists help?
Hey everyone, I am new to this community but I am eager to learn more. I am a provisional psychologist in Melbourne interested in helping people cope with the emotional difficulties that come with ca...
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Hi @Afraser ! Thanks for your reply. You're right.. my post was very broad. I guess I wanted to receive a broad range of answers, but perhaps it was too non-specific! Every path is different and I can only imagine how hard it would be when medical/health professionals try to "fit" you into a one-size-fits-all category of "cancer patient", when every diagnosis/treatment is unique.
Arh, there's nothing worse than telling someone that "it's all in your mind" or alluding to the notion that "you have lost your marbles"... if it were that trivial, it wouldn't be causing so much distress. I like to think that no well-trained psychologist would respond in that way.
More specifically - do you think psychological support is accessible to people with cancer? For example, if you needed to access a psychologist/psychiatrist, would it be a hassle? I am specifically thinking of people who live in rural areas where specialised support may not be readily available, or for those who may not want to travel / do not have the time to attend a therapy appointment (e.g., fatigue, mobility issues, other physical side effects, demands of children, work commitments etc.).. or are these not very relevant barriers?
Thanks again!
Arh, there's nothing worse than telling someone that "it's all in your mind" or alluding to the notion that "you have lost your marbles"... if it were that trivial, it wouldn't be causing so much distress. I like to think that no well-trained psychologist would respond in that way.
More specifically - do you think psychological support is accessible to people with cancer? For example, if you needed to access a psychologist/psychiatrist, would it be a hassle? I am specifically thinking of people who live in rural areas where specialised support may not be readily available, or for those who may not want to travel / do not have the time to attend a therapy appointment (e.g., fatigue, mobility issues, other physical side effects, demands of children, work commitments etc.).. or are these not very relevant barriers?
Thanks again!