Table 1.
Component | Timing | Content |
ENACT edX course | ||
Module 1: very early intervention approach | Begins antenatally with completion before child is 8 weeks | Outlines the very early intervention approach or sensitivity chains and includes multiple videos of parents and babies. Includes advice on early parenting challenges. |
Module 2: living a meaningful life | Begins antenatally with completion before child is 8 weeks | Grounded in ACT, focuses on values and living a rewarding life. |
Module 3: willingness | Begins antenatally with completion before child is 8 weeks | Grounded in ACT, focuses on mindfulness, acceptance and defusion (undermining the literality of language) processes. |
Module 4: relating to others | Begins antenatally with completion before child is 8 weeks | Grounded in ACT, focuses on acceptance, compassion and flexible parenting. |
Module 5: extending early intervention | Begins antenatally with completion before child is 8 weeks | Extends sensitivity chain practice for older babies and provides advice for parents of babies experiencing challenges. |
Teleconferencing clinical consultations | ||
ENACT edX course completion support | As needed throughout course completion | Focuses on parental understanding of the edX course, implementation of anything that is immediately relevant and developing plans for the application of ENACT post-birth. |
Developmental consultations | At 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 8 months and 10 months of age | Focuses on expanding and extending sensitivity chain practice, working through any challenges and flexibly supporting parents and parental implementation of sensitivity chain practice using ACT principles. Includes the demonstration of a sensitivity chain whenever possible with opportunities for reflection and feedback. |
ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; ENACT, ENvironmental enrichment for infants; parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.