Table 7.
Content of intervention sessions.
| Session | Didactic components | Activity/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An explanation for group goals, physiological effects of stress | Ice-breaking activity, collection of questions and expectations |
| 2 | Conception and interpretation of CBT | What dose HIV infection mean to me? |
| 3 | Definition and practice skills of mindfulness | Why am I a gay? |
| 4 | Identification of cognitive distortions and automatic thoughts | Intimate relationships |
| 5 | Rational thought replacement | How to minimize the impact of medication on life? |
| 6 | Coping skills training | What will I do when physicians reject me? |
| 7 | Assertiveness training | Career development |
| 8 | Emotion management | Fake marriage and surrogacy |
| 9 | Identification of social support | HIV confidentiality and notification |
| 10 | Summary | Look into the mirror |