Developing a 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
• ADDITIONAL PATIENT PARTICIPANT INCLUSION CRITERIA: * 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
• ADDITIONAL PARTNER PARTICIPANT INCLUSION CRITERIA: * 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
• ADDITIONAL CLINICIAN PARTICIPANT INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Is a physician or advanced practice clinician (e.g., oncologist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, psychologist, mental health provider, etc.)

Exclusion Criteria

• * Has a serious mental illness (e.g., psychotic disorder), cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia), or medical condition (e.g., significant impaired sight/hearing) that would compromise participation