PSY 3412 Psychology of Caregiving and Chronic Illness
This course examines the psychological and sociocultural factors related to providing care to someone suffering from a life-threatening illness, and the difficulties that arise not only for the individual experiencing the condition, but also, for their significant others. The focus will be on the range of issues confronted that extend beyond the physical and psychological impact encompassing the social, financial, and spiritual factors. Professionals engaged in working with patients with a life-threatening illness from the pre-diagnostic phase through hospice decision-making, will benefit from this course. Significant attention is given to effective treatment planning and the use of resources to assist the patient and their families will also be explored.