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. 2019 Sep 10;27(3):490–506. doi: 10.1007/s10880-019-09649-9

Table 3.

Outline of the PASCET-PI (Szigethy et al., 2007; van den Brink et al., 2016)

Session number Content of session

Session 1

Live (60 min)

Introduction of ACT & THINK model and PASCET-PI, building work alliance, psycho-education about IBD and depression or anxiety, illness narrative

Session 2

Live (60 min)

Mood monitoring, explaining link between feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, discussing feeling good and feeling bad, problem-solving

Session 3

By telephone (30 min)

Link between behavior and feelings: Activities to feel better

Session 4

Live (60 min)

Be Calm and Confident: relaxation exercises

Session 5

Live (60 min)

Be Calm and Confident: positive self versus negative self, training social skills

Session 6

By telephone (30 min)

Talents: developing talents and skills makes you feel better

Session 7

Live (60 min)

Social problem-solving, discussing the ACT skills and introduction of the THINK skills with discussing negative thoughts (Think positive/cognitive restructuring)

Session 8

By telephone (30 min)

Help from a friend, Identify the ‘Silver Lining,’ and No replaying bad thoughts

Session 9

By telephone (30 min)

Keep trying—Don’t give up, making several plans to use the ACT & THINK skills

Session 10

Live (60 min)

Quiz on ACT & THINK model, discussing use of ACT & THINK skills in the future, updating illness narrative

Booster 1

By telephone (30 min)

Several plans to use the ACT & THINK skills, updating illness narrative, personalizing ACT & THINK skills

Booster 2

By telephone (30 min)

Several plans to use the ACT & THINK skills, updating illness narrative, personalizing ACT & THINK skills

Booster 3

By telephone (30 min)

Several plans to use the ACT & THINK skills, updating illness narrative, personalizing ACT & THINK skills

Family 1

Live (60 min)

Parental view on IBD, family situation, psycho-education about IBD and depression or anxiety, introduction of ACT & THINK model and PASCET-PI

Family 2

Live (60 min)

Parental view on progress, the ACT & THINK skills that are most effective for the patient, expressing emotions within family, family communication, family stress game

Family 3

Live (60 min)

Parental view on progress, family communication, parental depression, or anxiety

IBD inflammatory bowel disease, PASCET-PI primary and secondary control enhancement training for physical illness