Table 1.
Content of the psychoeducational group program
| lSessions | Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 |
• First contact with the group • Identification of depressive symptoms • Information on chronic pathology versus chronicity • Information on the relationship between depressive symptoms and chronic pathology • Breathing techniques |
| 2 | • Behavioural Activation I: Concern and problems. |
| 3 | • Behavioural Activation II: Concern and problems. |
| 4 |
• How to take care to advance I ➢ Healthy diet ➢ Motivation for change (resources and difficulties) |
| 5 |
• How to take care to advance II ➢ Physical exercise ➢ Pleasant activities, social skills |
| 6 |
• How to take care to advance III ➢ Sleep ➢ Therapeutic compliance |
| 7 | • Problem solving I |
| 8 | • Problem solving II |
| 9 | • Self-esteem and assertiveness |
| 10 | • Cognitive-behavioural perspective I |
| 11 | • Cognitive-behavioural perspective II |
| 12 |
• Group farewell • Final evaluation |