Table 1.

Stress management program by autogenic training.

First session (Week 0)	Stress definition, stress cause, body response, effect of stress on care quality dimensions, introduction of stress management strategies. explanation of diaphragmatic respiration. Origins of AT, psychophysical sensations, solutions and problems, postural positions. First two AT formulas (heaviness and warmth in the limbs).
Second session (Week 4)	Coping with stress, importance of healthy nutrition, adequate sleep, and physical activity. AT oriented phrases relating to cardiac regulation
Third session (Week 6)	The ABCD model (activating event, beliefs and self speech, emotional outcome). AT respiratory control formula
Fourth session (Week 8)	Familiarization with cognitive errors and negative automatic thoughts AT respiratory control formula
Fifth session (Week 10)	Imagination, recognition of thoughts acceptance-rejection evidence, knowing replacing beliefs, thoughts examination AT “plexus solaris” formula
Sixth session (Week 12)	Education of problem-solving skill and its usage in stressful events AT “plexus solaris” formula
Seventh session (Week 14)	Education of employed’ efficient communication skills and its effect on care quality dimension AT coolness of the forehead formula
Eight session (Week 16)	Anger and its management, automatic thoughts and individuals’ response. Develop personal stress management program AT coolness of the forehead formula