Table 1.

Summary of content of FACETS sessions

Session	Title	Summary of content	Homework
1	What is MS-related fatigue?	General introduction; expectations, icebreaker (quiz); types of fatigue; contributory factors; conceptual model of fatigue in MS	Activity/fatigue diary
2	Opening an ‘energy account’	Rest (functions; barriers); relaxation types and techniques; sleep hygiene	Rest/sleep/activity planner; energy measure
3	Budgeting energy and ‘smartening up’ goals	Types of activity; balancing activity and rest; moderating activity; toolbox; lifestyle factors, (including exercise, diet); goal setting	Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals exercise
4	Stress and the CB model	Stress response; ways of coping with stress; introducing the CB model	‘Unhelpful thoughts related to fatigue’ diary
5	Putting unhelpful thoughts ‘on trial’	Unhelpful thought patterns; challenging unhelpful thoughts related to fatigue; levels of belief	Thought challenge sheet
6	Recapping and taking the programme forward	Revisiting expectations; introducing the ‘forcefield’; group activity to revisit programme themes; ‘Keeping on Track’ planner	‘Keeping on track’ planner

CB, cognitive behavioural; MS, multiple sclerosis; S.M.A.R.T., ‘Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Realistic; Time for review’.