Table 2.
Session | Group | Individual |
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1 | Children must introduce themselves in the group and interact with the other children. | Child and therapist introduce themselves by simulating a television interview. |
2 | Children take turns playing at recognizing emotions in their peers. Recordings of children’s performance are watched by the children and their peers. |
Emotion recognition games are played only by therapist and child. Recordings of children’s performance are only watched by the child. The child assesses his/her own social performance. |
3 | Examples of the most common fears and concerns in children are discussed. | Examples are adapted to the child’s fears and concerns. |
4 | The relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior is explained through examples of usual situations. | Situations experienced by the child are discussed for greater transference into the natural setting. |
5 | Relaxation strategies are taught in a group, with everyone participating at the same time. | Relaxation strategies are taught to the child alone, allowing for better concentration. |
6 | Role-playing activities are performed together by the children. The videotaped activity consists of joining a group. |
Role-playing activities are practiced by child and therapist. The videotaped activity consists of meeting someone new (the child should approach and talk to an unknown person). |
7 | Recordings are watched by the children and their peers. | Recordings are only watched by the child. The child assesses his/her own social performance. |
8 | Children review the skills learned during the program in front of their peers. | The child reviews the skills learned and checks his/her progress during the program through the videos. |