Purpose Project: Reclaiming Life Purpose After Breast Cancer (Feasibility Study)

Purpose Project: Reclaiming Life Purpose After Breast Cancer (Feasibility Study)

The Purpose Project intervention is an 8-session progressive structure that was developed based on theoretical and scientific evidence from psychology and occupational therapy. The goal of the intervention is to provide participants with information, tools, and support that help them move towards reclaiming a sense of self-grounded purpose in daily life. The study will use a convenience sample of women with breast cancer to evaluate the feasibility of the Purpose Project intervention in terms of demand/acceptability, implementation, and limited-efficacy testing. Findings will be used to inform a later study to evaluate the efficacy of the Purpose Project intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Between 25 and 74 years of age
2. Completed chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment for Stage 1, 2, or 3 breast cancer up to 5 years prior to study enrollment
3. English speaking
4. Graduated from high school
5. Able to see, hear, speak (with or without assistive devices)
6. Able to provide own transportation to sessions
7. Willing and able to commit to attend all 8 intervention sessions, 2 testing sessions, and the one-to-one interview that occurs after completing the 8 intervention sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Stage 4 breast cancer or any other stage 4 cancer
2. Actively receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer. (However, patients may be on Herceptin and/or endocrine treatment and participate in the study.)
3. History of neurologic disorder (such as stroke or brain injury) with residual impairments that likely interfere with learning
4. Any medical condition (physical or mental health) that interferes with the performance of everyday activities and roles.