Couple-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Patient 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), cognit…