Table 1.
Intervention sessions.
| Session | Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Psychoeducation, information about stress and preview for subsequent sessions |
| 2 | Problem-solving | Stress management strategies, systematic problem-solving using the 6-steps strategy |
| 3 | Muscle- and breath relaxation | Information on basic principles of muscle and breath relaxation, audio exercises for daily use |
| 4 | Mindfulness | Coping with self-criticism, mindfulness exercises |
| 5 | Acceptance and tolerance | Dealing with unsolvable problems, psychoeducation on and exercises for acceptance and tolerance of unpleasant emotions |
| 6 | Self-compassion | Self-criticism in difficult situations, the relation between self-worth and performance, exercises for positive self-support, overcoming dysfunctional perfectionistic schemes |
| 7 | My master plan | Recognize early warning signs of your body, strengthen your foundations in life, creating a plan for the future |
| 8 | Booster session | Further information on self-help and psychotherapy, evaluation of training transfer, recap of all sessions, feedback |