Table 2.
Summary of the content of the sessions for each intervention.
| Hypnosis | MSC meditation | Self-induced cognitive trance (SICT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Explanations about hypnosis and answers to questions. Exercises based on focused listening of musical records specially composed by a certified music therapist, and mental imagery. |
Explanations about meditation and answers to questions. Exercises based on the discovery of mindful self-compassion (soothing touch, self-compassion break). |
Workshop 1—Day 1 | Explanations about SICT and answers to questions. SICT exercises using sound loops. Individual search of one or several movements or sounds to induce SICT without listening to the sound loops. Debriefing of each exercise in group. Focus on the transformative power of SICT (i.e., impact on bodily sensations and somatosensory processes, on cognition and emotions). |
| Session 2 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Soothing White Clouds exercises. |
Mindful self-compassion exercises (affectionate breathing, grounding, mindfulness in daily life, present moment). | ||
| Session 3 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Safe Place exercises. |
Benevolent love exercises (affectionate breathing, love for a close one, self-compassion, and benevolent love). | Workshop 1—Day 2 | SICT exercises using different sound loops and individual movements or sounds. Debriefing of each exercise in group. Focus on the transformative power of SICT. |
| Session 4 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Garden of dreams exercises. |
Discovery of one’s compassionate voice exercises (self-compassion, security and self-criticism, self-compassionate letter). | ||
| Session 5 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Pain and Colors exercises. |
Importance of living intensely (giving and receiving compassion, personal values and wishes, silver lining, compassionate listening). | Workshop 2—Day 1 | Debriefing of the 2-week individual practice. SICT exercises using different sound loops and individual movements or sounds. Debriefing of each exercise in group. Consolidation of the participants’ self-induction ability. Focus on the interactions during SICT (i.e., with the environment). |
| Between sessions 5 and 6 | / | Half a day of silent intensive practice (review and deepening of all the exercises previously worked on) | ||
| Session 6 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Glove Analgesia exercises. |
Dealing with difficult emotions [self-compassion, acceptation and management of emotions, “soften, soothe, allow” (basic and specific to shame)]. | ||
| Session 7 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Levitation exercises. |
Exploration of difficult relationships (compassionate friend, unfulfilled needs, Qi gong, self-compassion break in relationships, compassion with equanimity, dealing with compassion fatigue). | Workshop 2—Day 2 | Debriefing of the 2-week individual practice. SICT exercises using different sound loops and individual movements or sounds. Debriefing of each exercise in group. Consolidation of the participants’ self-induction ability. Focus on the interactions during SICT. |
| Session 8 | Discussion of self-care strategies in accordance to the difficulties encountered by the participants. Stories and Metaphors exercises. |
Embracing life (self-compassion and compassion for others, appreciation and gratitude, self-compassion bracelets). | ||
| Each session | Debriefing of the previous session and at-home practice. | |||