"Could I have PTSD?" This is a question I often get as a psychologist specializing in cancer. Most people I…
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“I just want to be close to my wife again.” “Cancer has taken so much, I don’t even feel like…
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What comes to mind when you hear the word “psychologist?” My guess is that it involves some idea of someone…
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You’ve probably heard the term ‘mindfulness’ – it’s a huge buzzword nowadays, with products you can buy to help you…
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“I feel like cancer is a full-time job.” This is something I often hear from the people I work with…
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Most of us, at one point or another, have probably been told by our doctor that we should be exercising.…
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“I just knew something was wrong.” “My doctor told me it is normal to have pain as you get older.”…
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“Why did I get cancer?” Those who have been diagnosed with cancer often wrestle with this painful question. While we…
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Traditionally, the field of medicine has treated the physical body as entirely separate from emotional experiences. While it’s true that…
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It’s natural to avoid things that are uncomfortable, challenging, or that we simply don’t want to do. We engage in…
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Could I have PTSD from cancer? 1:36 pm 19 May 23
Why is sexual dysfunction so much higher in people who have cancer? 9:38 am 17 Mar 23
What is health psychology? 2:08 pm 26 Nov 22
What is mindfulness, anyway? 1:23 pm 14 Nov 22
Time toxicity in cancer treatment 2:02 pm 29 Sep 22
Can exercise reduce cancer risk? 1:57 pm 25 Sep 22
How to deal with medical gaslighting 1:49 pm 4 Sep 22
Cancer and the ‘Just World’ fallacy: leveraging empathy and reasoning to challenge a common cognitive bias. 1:44 pm 24 Apr 22
Is the mind-body connection real? 1:34 pm 27 Mar 22
How to avoid avoiding: leveraging a values-based life to reduce anxiety and procrastination. 1:29 pm 2 Mar 22
This was an engaging, comprehensive presentation and discussion of cancer treatment and the role of psychological concepts and interventions in managing the side-effects of that treatment. Dr. Kilkus is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable in the area.
I found a great deal of value in the material and the discussions and I would happily recommend this course to anyone wanting to become more knowledgeable and confident in working in a field which most would regard as extremely challenging.
