Couple-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Inclusion Criteria

• •Provision to sign and date the consent form.
• •Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
• •Be aged \> 18 years.
• •Fluent in English language
• •Be a person (i.e., patient) diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), a partner (e.g., spouse) of someone diagnosed with mCRC, or a clinician who treats patients diagnosed with mCRC.
• •Has a current diagnosis of metastatic (Stage IV, recurrent) colorectal cancer
• •Has an ECOG status \<2 or otherwise deemed appropriate for study participation by a clinician
• •Is in a committed relationship with a romantic partner for \>6 months
• •Has access to computer/internet through with video-conferencing (phone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer)
• •Indicates a score \>0 on the Distress Thermometer
• •Has been in a committed relationship \>6 months with a patient who meets the above eligibility criteria
• •Has access to computer/internet through with video-conferencing (phone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer)
• •Indicates a score \>0 on the Distress Thermometer
• •∙Is a physician or advanced practice clinician (e.g., oncologist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, psychologist, mental health provider, etc.)