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. 2020 Apr 17;11:743. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00743

TABLE 2.

Session Overview.

Week Topic Main goal
1 Introduction to the concept of mindfulness Understanding the general concept in theory and by practice
2 The power of breathing Understanding that we can only control our behavior (e.g., by experiencing the importance of breathing)
3 Thoughts and appraisals Introduction to the concept of defusion from one’s own thoughts and appraisals and the importance of observing them
4 How to deal with emotions Learning about the purpose of pleasant and unpleasant emotions and ways of self-care
5 Stabilization of mindful practice Repetition of previously gained knowledge as well as solving current problems with daily practice
6 Mindfulness and stress resilience Learning about the use of mindfulness techniques in regards of stress reduction
7 Moving meditation Performing the complete sequence of sitting yoga composed of movements learned during the training
8 Closing session: A new beginning Evaluation of the whole training participation and to find solutions for persisting problems of mindful practice to facilitate independent practice after the intervention has ended