The CALM (Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully) course trains clinicians to support patients with life-threatening cancers in four key areas: symptom management and communication with healthcare providers, changes in self and relationships with close others, sense of meaning and purpose, and thinking about the future, hope, and mortality. The course covers the research foundations and therapeutic approach of CALM, providing clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to address patients’ emotional, existential, and psychological challenges, including a trauma-informed focus for those with high levels of distress.
Short Course Description for Tile: The CALM course trains clinicians to support cancer patients in managing symptoms, relationships, meaning, and thoughts on mortality. Covering the research and therapeutic approach of CALM, it equips clinicians to address patients' emotional, relational, and existential challenges.
Show Tile?: Match course setting
Course Delivery Format: Online
Course Access Type: Closed
Audience: The CALM course is designed for mental health professionals, oncologists, palliative care providers, and clinicians who support patients with advanced or life-threatening cancer and their families.
Estimated Time To Complete Course: 10-15 hours
Special Enrollment Instructions:
This course is available by invitation only.