Table 2.
The youth compass intervention: Modules, module content, and examples of virtual coach messages (SMS).
| Content/message | The Student Coach and Virtual Coach Group | The Virtual Coach Group |
| 1st video conferencing session (doxy.me) | Duration: 45 min Registration for the Youth Compass Introduction Interview with 14 questions |
Duration: 15 min Registration for the Youth Compass Introduction and information on three weekly reminders by the virtual coach No interview |
| Virtual coach SMS message: |
Well, the first module of the Youth Compass is now open! We hope that you enjoy the exercises and chat! |
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| Introduction | ||
| Getting started: Introduction | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part I | ||
| Module 1: Direction For Life | ||
| Values: Taking a step toward what brings energy, well-being, and joy. | ||
| Level 1: What Is Important To Me | ||
| Level 2: What Do I Want To Achieve? | ||
| Level 3: What Stops Me? | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part II | ||
| Virtual coach SMS message: | Hello, I noticed that you have completed some of the exercises in the Youth Compass! Great! | |
| Virtual coach SMS message: |
The second module in the Youth Compass is now open! It's about thoughts this week. I hope you like it!https://nuortenkompassi.fi/programme/nk/e2/minamieli/ |
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| Module 2: Me And My Mind | ||
| Cognitive defusion: | ||
| Exploring the kinds of automatic thoughts and feelings I have. | ||
| Level 1: Mind Is Like … | ||
| Level 2: Distance to Thoughts | ||
| Level 3: Testing Thoughts | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part I | ||
| 2nd videoconferencing session (doxy.me) | Duration: 45 min How are you doing? Interview covering values, value-based actions, and cognitive defusion |
No session |
| Virtual coach SMS message (Reminder): | Hi! Just to remind you of the Youth Compass exercises. Listen to some of the recordings a couple of times; they are really good! For example:https://nuortenkompassi.fi/programme/nk/e2/mielikuin/ferrari/ | |
| Virtual coach SMS message (Notification): | The third module is now open in the Youth Compass! So you are now halfway through. There will be some nice exercises this week to help you focus and calm down. | |
| Module 3: Me in the Now | ||
| Present moment and acceptance: Taking a new stance toward my thoughts and feelings | ||
| Level 1: Observe | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part III | ||
| Level 2. In This Moment: | ||
| Level 3: Testing Out In Practice | ||
| Virtual coach SMS message (Notification): | Hello! I noticed that you have already done many exercises this week! You may want to try them without sound, for example, while you're taking a walk. | |
| Virtual coach SMS message (Notification): |
Hi! The next to last module is now open! If you sometimes feel insecure or are terribly self-critical, we will talk about it this week:https://nuortenkompassi.fi/vara/nk/e4/Good luck in the Youth Compass and otherwise! |
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| Module 4: Me Myself | ||
| Self-as-a-context and self-compassion: Perceptions of myself and learning to take a different perspective on them. | ||
| Level 1: My Own Story: | ||
| Level 2: Changing the Perspective | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part IV | ||
| Level 3: Friend To Yourself | ||
| Virtual coach SMS message (Reminder): | I'd like to remind you that there are now super nice exercises in the Youth Compass dealing with not being so harsh on yourself. I really like this one:https://nuortenkompassi.fi/program//kk/e4/tarina/tunnistatarina/ | |
| Virtual coach SMS message (Notification): |
The last module is now open in the Youth Compass! This week is the last:(I hope you liked the program and will also like this final module! |
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| Module 5: Me And Other PeopleLevel 3: Testing Out In Practice | ||
| ACT-process: Value-based actions, compassion toward others | ||
| Promoting good relationships with my friends and other people | ||
| Level 1: Friend To Yourself and Others | ||
| Level 2: In The World | ||
| Level 3: Challenging Situations | ||
| Game: Interrail adventure trip, part V | ||
| Virtual coach SMS message (Reminder): | Hi, be sure to try the last week's exercises in the Youth Compass. There's a nice one about friends; seehttps://nuortenkompassi.fi/program//kk/e5/ystava/viest/ | |
| A closing SMS message sent by the coach: Thank you for joining the Youth Compass! I wish you all the best! | ||
| Closing feedback | Feedback in writing for the whole program | Feedback in writing for the whole program |