TY - BOOK AU - Kennedy,Paul TI - Coping effectively with spinal cord injuries: a group program : therapist guide T2 - Treatments that work SN - 9780199713035 PY - 2009/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Spinal cord KW - Wounds and injuries KW - Psychological aspects KW - Treatment KW - Group psychotherapy KW - Stress management KW - Adaptability (Psychology) KW - Spinal Cord Injuries KW - therapy KW - Adaptation, Psychological KW - Psychotherapy, Group KW - methods KW - psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 67-68); Introductory information for therapists -- Group logistics -- Session 1 : introduction to stress and coping -- Session 2 : assessing and managing stress -- Session 3 : problem solving -- Session 4 : managing emotions -- Session 5 : changing negative thinking -- Session 6 : maladaptive/adaptive coping -- Session 7 : social support (final session) N2 - For individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury, it is a struggle to know how to assess and cope with such a life-changing event. The coping strategies that a person employs can have an enormous impact on their mental well-being and long-term health. Approach focused coping, in which the individual accepts and seeks to understand their condition, results in a sense of mastery, self-efficacy, and post traumatic growth. Conversely, avoidance focused coping can lead to anxiety, depression, self neglect, and substance abuse problems. Approximately 50% will meet the diagnostic criteria for d UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?custid=ns123844&authtype=ip,shib&direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=259490 ER -