Table 1.

Summary of the Y-CBT intervention program.

Week/Sessions		Activities	Psychological mechanisms
Wk1	Introduction and baseline testing	Establishing an alliance with the participants. Setting confidentiality rules. Collection of baseline data on the job-burnout of the participants. Establish a working atmosphere with the participants. Collaborating with the participants to set intervention goals. Discussing the expectations of the intervention; discussing the therapist's and participants’ responsibilities during coaching and basic rules of the CBT intervention.	Assessments, goal-setting familiarization, setting rules
2	Creating a problem list/Introduction of Y-CBT	Guiding the participants to create a problem list with regards to occupational challenges associated with burnout. The module is designed to help participants approach each of the problems by explaining them using the ADCDE framework. Use the CBT model to explain stressors and the associated burnout. Lead participants to understand the CBT and Yoga and how they can work together to complement each other in managing burnout. Explaining the yoga exercises that will be used in the study.	Problem formulation/identification, discussion, clarification
Wk 3	Intervention 1	Help participants to identify and refute unhelpful beliefs and orientations about their job which constitute burnout. This was done by listing irrational beliefs that follow unfavorable experiences and encouraging rational beliefs and thoughts. Coaching was also geared toward reducing burnout. Techniques described in the intervention program were strictly adhered to. The yoga exercise session was taken for 40 minutes after the CBT session as stated in the intervention program. Participants were given a homework assignment after each session. Participants were also encouraged to have snapshots of their yoga practices	Disputation; homework tasks, Problem-solving. Rational coping statements; Unconditional self-acceptance, Ananas.
4–5	Intervention 2 and 3	Intervention continued. Checking and discussing the completed homework assignment and yoga photos. The Therapists and the participants shared weekly experiences at the onset of each session. Further disputation of irrational belief associated with job experience and replacing them with rational ones using the ABCDE modalities and techniques. Emphases were laid in developing rational self-beliefs, rational thoughts, and practices in their jobs. Linking job stressors with associated irrational beliefs. Leading the participant to find out how the belief system affects their emotions and then weakening negative effect associated occupation. Concludes each session with a 40 minutes Yoga practice. Homework assignments were given to the participants after each session.	Consequence analysis; Disputation; homework tasks, discussion, cognitive- restructuring
6–7	Intervention phase 4 and 5	Further application of CBT modalities and techniques that would develop in the participants the skills for self-monitoring. Discussing healthy practices and risk management approaches in and outside the workplace. Coaching on other traditional Yoga practices that could keep the participants’ healthy and effective in the workplace. Toward developing the habit of functional health practices and positive psychology in the workplace. Time management skills were also discussed and practiced. Assignments were given at the end of each session. 40 minutes of Yoga practices ended the session.	Guided imagery; rationalizing techniques; reframing; Relaxation technique; hypnosis
8–9	Intervention phase 6 and 7	Further helping the participant develop the skills for burnout reduction and healthy thoughts as well as yoga exercises (posture, breathing, and meditation exercises). Towards developing problem-solving, rational thinking, and stress management skills necessary for maintaining a healthy relationship job.	Homework assignments; decision making; Physical exercise
10–11	Intervention phase	Encouraging the participant to highlight what they have gained from the program and how they are going to apply them in the future. Discussing other related personal issues and experiences associated with keeping healthy in the workplace and the gain associated. Evaluation of individual commitments during the program based on contribution to group discussions and completion of assignments.	Meditation; humor and irony; decision-making; conflict resolution
12	Conclusion and Revision	Participants were encouraged to ask their questions and clarify personal experiences and life situations. Share useful gains in skills. Practice Yoga exercises.	Self-evaluation, demonstrating new skills.
14th Wk	Posttest evaluation	Conduction post-test measurement.	Testing
3mo	Follow-up assessment	Conducting the follow-up after three mo of posttest	Testing