1 |
Goal setting/ action planning |
Introduction to SLE management and a chance for the mentee to get to know the mentor |
2 |
Exercise |
Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance |
3 |
Medication overview |
Appropriate use of medications and evaluation of new treatments/ making informed decisions |
4 |
Effective communication |
Communicating effectively with family, friend, and health professionals |
5 |
Nutrition/ healthy eating |
Sessions five will stress nutrition and healthy eating |
6 |
Stress relaxation techniques |
Relaxation techniques to cope with chronic pain, manage sudden increases in pain and other symptoms and reduce flares |
7 |
Coping |
Coping, including problem solving and strategies for coping with pain, other lupus symptoms, and interpersonal issues |
8 |
Body image |
Body image issues, including concerns around hair loss, skin discoloration and scaring, and medication-induced weight gain |
9 |
Complications |
Complications (e.g. kidney disease, digestive issues, pregnancy outcomes) fatalism-fear of complications and how that impacts perception of survival, and self-efficacy |
10 |
Self-monitoring |
Self-monitoring and depression |
11 |
Sexuality/ sexual health |
Sexuality/ sexual health, including spousal interactions and dating |
12 |
Trust |
Perceptions of care from doctor(s), impact on adherence, seeking second opinions, perceived discrimination, and perceived cultural competence of provider(s); Review of material from all previous sections; Feedback on program, discussion of any progress made |