Table 2.
Support Group Session Topic and Activities Outline.
| Session # | Topic | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening and Welcome | Yarn spider-web (demonstrating the interconnectedness of group members) |
| 2 | Stress Management | Relaxation (progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing) |
| 3 | Stress Management II | Relaxation (guided meditation and deep breathing) |
| 4 | Nutrition | Recipe exchange (making favorite recipes healthier) |
| 5 | Physical activity | Chair-robics video (Nez Perce Nimiipuu Health Program) |
| 6 | Medical Advocacy | Role Playing (list and rehearse questions for next visit to doctor) |
| 7 | Body Image | Expressive Art (create something that represents how you feel about your body or what you feel most strongly) |
| 8 | Sexuality and Intimacy | Look Good Feel Better© program (American Cancer Society) |
| 9 | Social Support | Planning social support for the future |
| 10 | Closing | Discuss experience in group, process the closure of the group |