Table 1.

Inquiry-based stress reduction (IBSR) questions used in the present study.

Question	Format of answer
Q1: Is this thought true?	Yes vs. no
Q2: Can you absolutely know that this thought is true?	Yes vs. no
Q3: How do you react, what happens when you have this thought?	Open
Does that thought bring peace or stress to your life?	Open
What emotions arise when you have that thought?	Open
What physical sensations arise having these emotions?	Open
What images do you see, past or future, as you think this thought?	Open
How do you treat yourself when you have this thought?	Open
How do you treat others when you have this thought?	Open
Do any obsessions or addictions begin to appear when you have this thought (e.g., alcohol, drugs, shopping, food, television)?	Open
Q4: Who would you be without the thought?	Open