The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy or Cancer

The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy

Author: Jim Struv

Is ethical touch an oxymoron? Is the bias against touch in psychotherapy justified? Can the recovery process be complete without healing touch? Mental health professionals are entrusted with the awesome responsibility of providing appropriate treatment for clients in a safe environment that nurtures trust, a necessary ingredient for optimum movement through the therapeutic process. Though treatment approaches vary, most modalities are verbally based and, in theory, exclude physical contact. Fearing that any form of touch would likely lead to sexual feelings or interaction, clinicians tend to shy away from the topic. In The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy, however, authors Mic Hunter and Jim Struve skillfully demonstrate that touch--a most basic human need--is intrinsic to the healing process along with talk-therapy, regardless of the practitioner's theoretical orientation. While the use of touch is a given in other health care settings, it remains a benefit denied as taboo in psychotherapeutic relationships, due to transgressors whose unscrupulous use of a valuable technique have marred its reputation. This book encourages readers to conduct a meaningful self-reflection and explore possible misconceptions related to touch in order to rejuvenate its acceptance. Based on years of sound research and clinical experience, The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy promises to enrich clinical discussion and stimulate further empirical research. This insightful and progressive presentation is a must read for clinicians, interns, and advanced students, as well as lay readers interested in the dynamics and innovations in psychotherapy.

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Urges mental-health practitioners to reassess their traditional reluctance to include physical touch in the therapeutic process for fear of arousing sexual feelings. Promotes the use of touch as an adjunct to talk therapy no matter what the theoretical orientation of the treatment provider. Covers the foundations and historical background, clinical applications, and materials and training aids. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Pt. I	Foundations and Historical Background	1
1	The Physiology of Touch	3
2	The Influence of Touch on Socialization	16
3	Traditions of Touch Within Various Cultures	43
4	Traditions of Touch in Psychotherapy	51
Pt. II	Clinical Application of Touch in Psychotherapy	73
5	Power Dynamics That Effect the Use of Touch in Therapy	75
6	Functions of Touch in Psychotherapy	96
7	The Dynamics of Touch When Applied in Psychotherapy	111
8	Guidelines for Using Touch in Psychotherapy	136
9	A Continuum of Touch	159
10	Specific Techniques and Case Examples Involving the Use of Touch	177
11	The Use of Touch in Various Modalities and With Specific Populations	204
12	The Use of Bodyworkers as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy	219
Pt. III	Materials and Training Aids	229
13	Erotic Issues Within the Psychotherapy Relationship	231
14	Examining Personal Views on the Use of Touch in Psychotherapy	262
	References	275
	Index	288
	About the Authors	299

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Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology (Single Volume) & CD-ROM

Author: Vincent T DeVita

Acclaimed by the worldwide medical community as the standard-setting oncology reference, Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology is now in its Sixth Edition. This thoroughly revised and updated classic reflects the latest breakthroughs in every aspect of oncology, from molecular biology, to multimodality treatment, to new data on cancer prevention by drugs and diet. This edition places increased emphasis on the role of molecular biology in cancer diagnosis and treatment. In light of the growing clinical importance of biological therapy, a new section on Pharmacology of Cancer Biotherapeutics has been added. Chapters describe new radiotherapy techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and innovative surgical techniques such as radiofrequency ablation of tumors, isolation-perfusion for visceral cancers, and image-guided surgery. Rehabilitation is integrated into each of this edition's chapters on organ-specific cancers. Also included are new chapters on information systems in oncology, particularly on accessing information from the World Wide Web.

This edition now includes a CD-ROM bound into the book: The CD-ROM has advanced search capabilities and gives you full text, high-quality video and color slides not found in the book, direct links to PubMed, and links to our new oncology portal. The CD-ROM is also available separately.

FEATURES:

• Major emphasis on the role of molecular biology in cancer diagnosis and treatment -- both in general principle and in each organ-specific cancer.
• Expanded emphasis on the text's hallmark -- the integrated and balanced use of "all aspects of oncology for the treatment of individual patients by stage of disease."
• New section on the Pharmacology of Cancer biotherapeutics details the importance of these new agents as effective treatments in cancer management.
• The latest on cancer prevention--including new and updated information on drugs and diet--enables you to prescribe effective measures for keeping patients healthy.
• New chapters on innovative surgical and radiotherapeutic techniques, including "Management of Peritoneal Carcinomas," "Isolation-Perfusion for the Treatment of Visceral Cancers," "Image-Guided Surgery," and "Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy" -- ensure your conversancy with cutting-edge developments.
• New, stronger focus on supportive care and care of the terminally ill deepens your understanding of these important and specialized aspects of treatment.
• New chapters on information systems in oncology emphasize accessing information from the Internet to help you stay as current and knowledgeable as possible.
• CD-ROM IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK! The accompanying CD-ROM has advanced search capabilities and gives you full text, high-quality video and color slides not found in the book, direct links to PubMed, and links to our new oncology portal -- LWWoncology.com.

Al B. Benson III

This is the fifth edition of this comprehensive textbook of oncology, updating the previous edition published in 1993. The purpose is to provide comprehensive and current information concerning the full range of modern cancer patient management for all the oncologic diseases, plus descriptions of the biology and developing areas of oncology. Practicing oncology physicians, including medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, are the audience. The book consists of 68 chapters, with up to nine sections in each, written by 290 contributors. The text has now been organized into four parts, the first and newest of which is ""Essentials of Modern Oncologic Science,"" focusing on molecular biology, signal transduction and immunology. Part 2, ""Principles of Oncology,"" further expands on concepts of molecular biology and discusses etiology, epidemiology, cancer management, pharmacology, and clinical trial design. ""Practice of Oncology"" is the third part and provides details of cancers of organ systems, with a focus on coordination of medical, radiation, and surgical oncology treatments by stage. Prevention, imaging techniques, specialized technologies, supportive care, societal issues, and unproven alternative methods are also discussed. Part 4 includes newer approaches to cancer treatment, such as gene therapy, cancer vaccines, antiangiogenic therapy, and radiation therapeutic strategies. The three internationally prominent editors are authorities in laboratory and clinical oncology and represent the three dominant modalities of medical, radiation, and surgical oncology. The reorganization of the text into four parts and the increase in the number of contributors has resulted in awelcome expansion of topics beyond those available in the otherwise excellent fourth edition. The three new chapters in Part 1 covering the essentials of oncology biology are of particular importance to the practicing oncologist, given the rapid developments in molecular biology and immunology. Indeed, this emphasis on molecular biology and the effect on oncologic principals and practice are woven throughout the succeeding three parts of the book. New chapters on cancer prevention, ethics, quality of life, healthcare reform, and regulatory issues are critical additions to the book. Concluding chapters offer excellent insight as to the evolving developments in cancer therapy.

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Reviewer: Al B. Benson III, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: The seventh edition of this book is perhaps the most comprehensive textbook providing a thorough review of the extensive field of oncology. As such it incorporates principles of laboratory science, and the gamut of clinical science from prevention through treatment, embracing all disciplines while providing a taste of the future. The new edition is an exhaustive effort to incorporate comprehensiveness, particularly in Part 3, Practice of Oncology, while, remarkably, containing the most up-to-date information at the time of publication.
Purpose: The authors champion their purpose to provide oncologists from all disciplines with the most current scientific advances that address the overall context of oncologic clinical practice by providing a guide to patient management and by incorporating the most critical references from the literature. Breathtaking advances in modern oncology have mandated that a textbook which strives to be both comprehensive and current must be frequently updated. With this seventh edition, the authors have succeeded.
Audience: The book provides extensive detail with lengthy references most appropriate for the practicing oncologist or oncologist in training. The authoritative and comprehensive chapters are coauthored by the appropriate multidisciplinary team, thus providing an excellent resource regardless of the oncology subspecialty. This new edition has been edited by the same physicians since the inception of the textbook in 1982. They continue to assemble a superb group of contributors that number 355 in total.
Features: Although it is a challenge to produce a state-of-the-art textbook given the lengthy publication process, this edition has succeeded in showcasing the most recent advances in oncology. For example, Section 7, Cancer of the Colon, discusses the most recent clinical trials addressing both adjuvant and advanced disease treatment reflecting the rapid evolution of new therapies for this disease. This edition is divided into four parts. Part I, Molecular Biology of Cancer, is notable for its presentation of advances in genomics and proteomics with an emphasis on laboratory research and clinical application. Important basic mechanisms, including angiogenesis and apoptosis, are well constructed to provide critical background information relative to emerging treatments in cancer medicine. Part 2, Principles of Oncology, focuses on the etiology of cancer including viruses, chemical factors, tobacco, and physical factors. Detailed chapters also review principles of important disciplines including surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. The sections on pharmacology of cancer chemotherapy are notable particularly for chapters not only discussing important classes of agents but also highlighting the emerging role of pharmacogenomics. Part 3, Practice of Oncology, represents an integrated approach to the appropriate management of cancer patients. It reviews strategies of cancer prevention, screening, diagnostics, treatments, modalities, and symptom control. The increased emphasis on supportive treatments to improve quality of life is an essential component of this part. Social issues in oncology are discussed in multiple sections, including ethics, economics, regulatory issues, international variations, information systems, and complementary therapies. Part 4, Newer Approaches in Cancer Therapy, includes exciting research areas such as anti-angiogenesis, molecular treatments, and gene therapy. The nearly 3,000-page text is produced in black and white with just a few pages of color plates in the melanoma chapter; however, the extensive use of comprehensive tables, figures and drawings are important to provide summaries and clarity.
Assessment: The seventh edition has succeeded in maintaining its status as the premiere oncology textbook in the world. The editors continue to demonstrate great skill in assembling an excellent group of authors who are capable of treating each subject with considerable expertise emphasizing multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art concepts encompassing the entire spectrum of the science of oncology from the most basic of laboratory observations to end-of-life care.

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This famous classic has gained a worldwide reputation as the source of definitive clinical information in the treatment of cancer. Four sections present the essentials of molecular biology, signal transduction, and immunology; updated information on the cell cycle, cytogenetics, the metastatic process, causes of cancer, and the principles of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, as well as those related to molecular pathology, cancer genetics, and biologic therapy; chapters on cancers of individual organ systems, cancer prevention, imaging techniques, and supportive and palliative care; and newer approaches in cancer treatment, including cancer vaccines, gene therapy, and immunotoxin therapy. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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