Hope - Holy Cross Hospital

Strategies for Patient/Family (Snyder)GoalsMourn losses of valuedgoals.Recognize one’sworth.Recall pastgoals/achievements/relationships.Develop alternativegoals important to self,communicate andenlist others help.Describe goals clearlyand measure progress.Enhance goals byagency and pathwaysPathwaysUse positive , activestrategies and activelyconfront.Believe in personalcontrol.Break goals into subgoals.Practice plans.Develop alternativepathways.Learn new skills.Communicate.Enhance by new goalsand agencyAgencyManage pain andsymptomsExerciseRestPlan during peak ofdayBe compliantExpect and plan fordifficultiesPositive, self –motivating talk.Develop social supportAppropriate HumorEnhance by new goalsand pathwaysGum A, Snyder CR, Coping with Terminal Illness: The Role of Hopeful Thinking, J Pall Med, (2002), 5:6, 883-894