Table 6.

Positive feedback on SSO^a Wellbeing Course and case stories based on qualitative survey data (n=39).

Domain and category			Example quote		Clients, n (%)
Course likes
	Stories, examples, and tailored to SSOs	“I found the stories most helpful in feeling understood which helped me keep on track with implementing the lesson information.”		19 (49)
	Psychoeducation or skills	“I like the evidence-based lessons.”		14 (36)
	Additional resources	“The handouts were also very helpful and I have printed several of them off to share with my partner.”		10 (26)
	Helpful course or enjoyed the course	“I think that this is an amazing tool for families, and intend on using it as long as I have access to it.”		10 (26)
	DIYb guides	“DIY guides, good summary for the tools presented in each lesson.”		9 (23)
	Convenience, accessibility, flexibility, self-guided, and no cost	“Accessible without the increased anxiety of sitting in front of someone expressing these internal thoughts and feelings. I feel the structure provided me with more of an opportunity to navigate and learn to self-reflect and self-manage my mental health concerns as they arise.”		8 (21)
	Format	“I liked the formatting and ease of use.”		6 (15)
Case story likes
	Authentic, relatable, and realistic	“I found the stories pretty relatable as a [PSP] spouse.”		27 (69)
	Provided comfort	“It is nice to see that you are not alone, hearing those stories are very helpful.”		9 (23)
	Variety and diversity	“The stories are great. I appreciate the diversity represented and the various circumstances and jobs also represented.”		9 (23)
	Helped make connections to materials or apply skills and information	“They were extremely valuable to help me put theory into practice and to help with understanding of the lesson.”		6 (15)

^aSSO: spouse and significant other.

^bDIY: do-it-yourself.