Table 1.

Content of the 4-week mindfulness-based cancer recovery program.

Sessions and modules		Content
Session 1: first experience of mindfulness—connecting mind and body
	Participative section	Self-introduction; review of the agenda and content of sessions and main rules; group discussion on changes and distress caused by cancer
	Didactic presentation	Understand the core concepts and related knowledge of mindfulness; develop a mindful attitude
	Mindfulness techniques	Raisin meditation; body scan practice
	Home practice	Guided audio body scan practice; mindful eating; record pleasant and unpleasant events
Session 2: power of awareness—emotion and thought
	Participative section	Recording pleasant and unpleasant events; mindfulness practice experience and body reaction
	Didactic presentation	Explain nonjudgmental attitude; self-acceptance of emotions and thoughts
	Mindfulness techniques	Mindful breathing; mindful stretching; sitting meditation
	Home practice	Guided audio sitting meditation; mindful breathing; observe individual responses to stressful events
Session 3: stress management and self-compassion
	Participative section	Group discussion: individual responses to stressful events; confusion or discovery in practice
	Didactic presentation	Mindfulness coping with cancer-related symptoms and self-compassion
	Mindfulness techniques	Mindful walking; loving-kindness meditation; sitting meditation
	Home practice	Guided audio body scan practice; mindful walking; loving-kindness meditation
Session 4: new life—incorporating mindfulness into daily life
	Participative section	How to bring mindfulness into daily living
	Didactic presentation	Attitude toward mindfulness practices; experience sharing; recommendation of resources for mindfulness practice
	Mindfulness techniques	“Who am I?” meditation exercise; mindful breathing; mindful stretching
	Home practice	Guided audio sitting meditation; loving-kindness meditation