NCPO Workshop
About Workshop
The workshop covers a range of crucial topics in cancer care, including grief therapy tailored for palliative settings, co-joint interventions for families navigating acute lymphoblastic leukemia, discussions on sexual health empowerment in oncology, strategies for managing cancer-related fatigue, and the innovative application of origami therapy for both patients and survivors. These sessions promise to deepen understanding, improve support, and enhance well-being across the cancer care spectrum.
Who Can Join:
This workshop is designed for a diverse audience including healthcare professionals, psycho-oncologists, counselors, social workers, researchers, and individuals involved in cancer care and support services. Patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in the realm of cancer palliative care and supportive interventions are also welcome to participate in this workshop.
Workshops Schedule 5th January 2025
| Workshop Title | Workshop Leader | Expected Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM to 9:30AM – NAMS Observer Talk | ||||
| 9:30AM to 12:30PM | ||||
| 1. Grief Therapy in Cancer Palliative Care |  Dr. Sujata Satapathy, Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi |
Skills and competence in using grief therapy as an effective intervention for caregivers and patients suffering from various kinds of cancer | ||
| 2. Parent Child Co-Joint Intervention for Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Navigating the Emotional Landscape |  Dr. Tanuja Kaushal |
Skills in using parents as collaborators in imparting effective psychological interventions based on CBT and mindfulness for pediatric cancer patients | ||
| 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | ||||
| 3. Sexual Health in Oncology: Breaking the Silence, Empowering Care |  Hiba Siddiqui, Principal Psycho-oncologist, Max Healthcare, New Delhi |
Assessment of and intervention for impact of caner and its treatments on sexual health in culturally sensitive manner | ||
| 4. Managing Cancer Related Fatigue |  Savita Goswami, Psycho-oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai |
Understanding, assessment, and management of fatigue and its impact on different aspects of health and life in patients with cancer | ||
| 5. Origami Therapy for Cancer Patients and Survivors |  Ms. Santrupthy Das, Country Head, Origami Therapy Association – India |
Using origami as an effective expressive art medium to help deal with trauma, enhance mindfulness and sensory-motor skills, and frustration tolerance in cancer patients and survivors | ||
2. Dr Tanuja Kaushal
Parent Child co-joint intervention for children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Navigating the Emotional Landscape.
Overview of Co-Joint Intervention: The power of collaboration between parents and healthcare professionals in managing All.
Workshop Goals: learn to Empower parents with tools, foster child resilience, and enhance collaborative care strategies
- The Emotional and Psychological Landscape of ALL
- Understanding Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Psychological Impact on Children and Families
- Parent-Child Dynamics in the Face of Illness
- Building a Strong Foundation for Co-Joint Intervention
- The Power of Parent-Child Collaboration
- Effective Communication Strategies:
- Active Listening and Emotional Validation
- Practical Interventions and Techniques
- Trauma focused Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches for Children.
- Mindfulness and Relaxation Exercises for Parents and Children
- Play Therapy and Creative Expression
- Coping with Challenging Situations
- Dealing with Medical Setbacks
- Supporting Family Dynamics
- Navigating Grief and Loss
- Building Long-Term Resilience and Hope
- Fostering Post-Treatment Growth:
- Creating a Supportive Environment for Healing
- Celebrating Small Wins
3. Hiba Siddiqui
Sexual Health in Oncology: Breaking the Silence, Empowering Care
Workshop Outline:
- Welcome and Introduction
- Brief overview of sexual health as a dimension of quality of life.
- Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in cancer patients.
- Challenges and barriers in discussing sexual health in oncology care (cultural taboos, lack of training, etc.)
- Understanding Sexual Health in Cancer Care
- Impact of different cancers (e.g., breast, prostate, gynecologic) and treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy) on sexual health.
- Emotional and psychological aspects of sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. Interactive element: case scenarios or patient quotes to illustrate real-life challenges.
- Impact on Intimacy and Relationships
- Use of open-ended questions and empathetic listening.
- Role of cultural sensitivity in addressing sexual health.
- Body image and identity. Activity: Role-playing exercises in pairs/small groups.
- Management Strategies for Sexual Health Issues
- Medical management: Hormonal therapies, lubricants, erectile dysfunction treatments, etc.
- Psychological approaches: Counselling, cognitive-behavioural therapy, couple’s therapy.
- Multidisciplinary care: Referrals to specialists (e.g., sex therapists, physiotherapists).
- Cultural and Ethical Considerations
- Exploring context-specific challenges and solutions, particularly in the Indian setting.
- Addressing stigma and myths.
- Ensuring consent and privacy in discussions.
- Collaborating with family members, when appropriate
- Recognize the impact of cancer and its treatments on sexual health.
- Initiate respectful and open conversations about sexual health with patients.
- Identify management strategies and referral pathways for sexual health issues.
- Understand cultural and ethical considerations in addressing sexual health.
5. Ms. Santrupthy Das
Origami Therapy for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Ms. Santrupthy Das, Country Head, Origami Therapy Association- India
Workshop Overview:
- Introduction to Origami Therapy and Origami Therapy Association – India
- Therapeutic Benefits of Origami for Cancer Patients and Survivors
- Basics of Origami – brief history, types, materials
- Hands on demonstration (3 fold along traditional origami models as symbols of hope, care and transformation)
- Group discussion and zine making – pocketbook for Expressive Origami Therapy
- Group folding activity – collaborative art making
- Origami self designed and folded lamps
- Reflection, sharing and takeaways
