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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 Nov 22;76:120–131. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.11.010

Table 1.

Overview of CST-AET Intervention Sessions

Session Psycho-Education Skills Training Skills Application
1 AET Education Medication Adherence Skills (e.g., routine, cueing) Rehearsal and application of adherence skills
2 Pain Education Relaxation-Based Skills (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation) Rehearsal and application of relaxation skills for managing pain
3 Vasomotor Symptom Education Breathing and Brief Relaxation Skills (e.g., paced breathing) Rehearsal and application of breathing and brief relaxation skills to manage vasomotor symptoms, other symptoms, and stress
4 Fatigue Education Activity Pacing Skills (e.g., activating rest cycle) Rehearsal and application of activity pacing for managing fatigue
5 Depression Education Behavioral Activation Skills (e.g., pleasant activity scheduling, setting SMART goals) Rehearsal and application of behavioral activation for managing depression and fatigue
6 Sleep Education Cognitive Restructuring Skills Part 1 (e.g., identifying unhelpful thoughts, shifting to more neutral thoughts) Rehearsal and application of cognitive restructuring skills
7 Concentration and Memory Education Cognitive Restructuring Skills Part 2 (e.g., letting go of and replacing unhelpful thoughts) Rehearsal and application of cognitive restructuring skills
8 Sexual Side Effects and Body Image Education Communication Skills Training (e.g., talking about sensitive topics) Rehearsal and application of skills for communicating with healthcare providers about symptoms/concerns
9 Maintenance Education Problem Solving Training (e.g., identifying a problem and choosing a strategy to deal with the problem) Developing a maintenance plan, rehearsal and application of problem solving skills for coping with setbacks
10 Maintenance Education Values and Long-Term Goal Setting (e.g., reviewing SMART goals strategy) Developing a maintenance plan, using proximal goals and reinforcement principles to reach valued long-term goals