Dr Toni Lindsay is a qualified Clinical Psychologist who has been working with both adults and adolescents for over 10 years. She works at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in the Oncology and Haematology departments, and has a special interest in the care of Adolescents and Young Adults with cancer. She is an AHPRA approved supervisor and works predominately from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework. Her first book was titled Cancer, Sex, Drugs and Death (Australian Academic Press, 2017) and focused on the psychological management of young people with cancer.
The Cancer Companion
AUD $21.99 Tax Included
How to Navigate Your Way From Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond
A cancer diagnosis can cause a torrent of unfamiliar emotions felt by both the patient and those who care for them. The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide for those navigating these difficult and complex emotions. Its simple structure and comprehensive approach turns modern psychological research into constructive strategies for dealing with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, management of relationships, and many more components of cancer-related distress.
A video from author, and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Toni Lindsay
SPECIFICATIONS: Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6in | 224 pages
Female.com.au
“turns modern psychological research into constructive strategies for dealing with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, management of relationships, and many more components of cancer-related distress.” Click here for the full review.
The Senior
“It’s an important resource not only for those navigating the cancer journey themselves, but also for friends and family who want to offer support but are not sure what to expect or how to help, especially when it comes to dealing with the complex emotions that accompany a diagnosis.” Click here for the full review.
Your Life Choices
“offers guidance for those newly diagnosed with cancer to help navigate the maze of emotions, uncertainty and information that accompany this unfamiliar landscape.” Click here for the full review.
Your Life Choices Podcast: Navigating your way through cancer
John Deeks speaks with Dr Toni Lindsay, author of The Cancer Companion, about her experiences at Chris O’Brien’s Lifehouse and her new book The Cancer Companion.