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Table 2.

Modified cognitive behavioral protocol for adolescents and young adults with cSLE.

Session Number	Attendees	Adolescent Content	Young Adult Content
1	Participant and Caregiver^a	Introduction and overview of program Psychoeducation Caregiver/significant other guidelines
2	Participant	Activity pacing
2	Participant	Relaxation Sleep hygiene	Pleasant activity planning Communication strategies
3	Participant (plus caregiver for adolescents)	Pleasant activity planning Progressive muscle relaxation Caregiver check-in Communication strategies	Medication adherence Sleep hygiene Relaxation
4	Participant (plus Caregiver^a for young adults)	Mindfulness Identifying automatic thoughts Common thought traps
4	Participant (plus Caregiver^a for young adults)		Caregiver/ significant other check-in
5	Participant	Challenging automatic thoughts Calming statements Problem solving
6	Participant and Caregiver^a	Advocating for self Maintenance plan

Notes. One in-person, 60 min session per week administered by doctoral level psychologist

^aParticipants ≥18 years invited to bring significant other, roommate, close friend, or caregiver

Content in italics is optional