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. 2024 Aug 9;15:1448196. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1448196

Table 3.

Treatment content in the psychoeducational program and cognitive behavioral therapy program in the PARACHUTES trial.

Intervention
Treatment content iPP iPP + Fluoxetine iPP + iCBT
Module 1
 Perspectives on how psychoeducation can support behavioral change X X X
 Information about treatment with fluoxetine X
 Presentation of the overall treatment goals X X X
 Introduction to CBT X
Worksheets:
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Identifying issues and setting goals X
CBT triangle X
Reflection exercise:
Reflect on issues highlighted in the module X X
Module 2
 Description of SIC and other paraphilias/paraphilic disorders X X X
 Information about the consequences of victimization of sexual abuse X X X
 Information about why children can never give consent to sexual activity X X X
 Information about Swedish laws that criminalize the sexual abuse of minors X X X
Worksheets:
Identify and challenge distorted beliefs about children’s sexuality X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Reflection exercise
Reflect on issues highlighted in the module X X
Module 3
 Description of compulsive sexual behavior disorder X X X
 Information on the importance of consent for sexual activities between adults X X X
 Information about psychiatric comorbidity X X X
 Information about self-care interventions X X X
Worksheets:
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Reflection exercise:
Reflect on issues highlighted in the module X X
Module 4
 Identification of surpluses and deficits of sexual and non-sexual behaviors X
 Motivation X
 Perspectives on self-care, setbacks, and “when to ask for help” X X
Worksheets:
Pros and cons of behavioral change X
Inventory of behavioral surpluses and deficits X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Reflection exercise:
Summary of interventions X X
Module 5
 Introduction to functional behavior analysis X
 Presentation of “chain analysis” as a tool for behavioral change X
Worksheets:
Chain analysis X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Module 6
 Psychoeducation about sexual urges X
 Psychoeducation about emotions X
 Psychoeducation about negative thought patterns X
Worksheets:
Cognitive restructuring X
Observing emotions X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Module 7
 Mindfulness: techniques and practices X
 Information on how to create a personal risk card X
Worksheets:
Risk card X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Module 8
 Introduction to values and value-based goals X
 Introduction to behavioral experiments X
Worksheets:
Identification of values “bullseye” X
Goals based on values X
Behavioral experiment X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Module 9
 Social needs, social anxiety, and impairment in social functioning X
 Assertiveness and commonly used communication behavior styles X
 Social skills training X
Worksheets:
Assessment of assertive communication skills X
Behavioral experiment – “alternative communication style” X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X
Module 10
 Perspectives on setbacks, relapse, and “when to ask for help” X
 Introduction to design a personal maintenance and relapse prevention program X
Worksheets:
Maintenance and relapse prevention program X
Summary of treatment X
Registration of problematic sexual behaviors X

iPP, internet-delivered Psychoeducational Program; iCBT, internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; SIC, Sexual Interest in Children.