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. 2020 Aug 20;10(8):e034315. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034315

Table 1.

ENACT intervention components

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.