The process by which a professional
counselor helps a person
cope with mental or emotional
distress, and understand and solve personal problems.
cope (kope)
To adjust to new situations and overcome problems.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)counselor (KOWN-seh-ler)
A specialist who talks to patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions. Also called mental health counselor.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)distress (dih-STRESS)
Extreme mental or physical pain or suffering.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
