Table 1.
Intervention sessions.
Session | Name | Content |
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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 |