Table 6.

Session structure of cognitive behavioral therapy

Serial number	Component	Time (min)
1	Beginning of the session
	Mood check	5–10
	Agenda setting
	Reviewing homework
2	Discussion of agenda items/problems	35–40
	Description of occurrence of specific problem
	Elicitation and confirmation of elements of the cognitive model
	Collaborative discussion regarding how to approach a problem
	Rationale for the introduction of intervention
	Assessment of the efficacy of intervention
	Summary by patient
	Collaborative action plan in writing
	Planning and discussing a homework and how to approach it
3	Feedback to the therapist	1–2