Table 2.
Session contents.
| Module name | Child content | Key focus |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1. Introduction | Psychoeducation regarding the program | Introduction to program Review information regarding the program, therapeutic orientation Identify program goals |
| Module 2. Emotions | Difference between functional and dysfunctional emotions | Discuss the difference between different types of emotions |
| Module 3. Anxiety and depression | Psychoeducation regarding anxiety and depressive disorders | Discuss the difference between fear and anxiety, how anxiety and depression can be recognized from physical sensations, behaviors, thinking patterns Introduce mood record |
| Module 4. Relaxation | Respiration and relaxation exercises | Learn breathing and relaxation exercises Create a relaxation plan |
| Module 5. Thinking patterns | Identifying, disputing and changing irrational beliefs | Introduce the concept of irrational thinking Discuss modalities to dispute irrational thinking and develop rational thinking |
| Module 6. Learn problem solving | Learn to solve practical problems | Discuss the distinction between emotional and practical problems Learn a problem solving approach |
| Module 7. Gain control over your behavior | Exposure and behavioral activation | Discuss implementation of home exposure and behavioral activation |
| Module 8. Positive emotions | Practice positive emotions | Discuss importance of positive emotions Learn strategies to increase positive emotions (gratitude exercises) |
| Module 9. Keep your emotions under control | Gaining maintanance | Review and discuss program contents and skills achieved through this program Create a first aid mental health kit Plan for future stressful situations Certificate of attendance |