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Table 2 Session content and structure for the take a breath program

From: Take A Breath: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of an online group intervention to reduce traumatic stress in parents of children with a life threatening illness or injury

Session 1

Introductions

Orientation to technology

Group rules and process

Overview of program and introduction to BOLD analogy

Sharing stories

“B” – Breathe deeply and slow down

Mindfulness practice

Wrap up and set home practice

Session 2

Mindfulness practice

Home practice review

“O” – Observing feelings

Self-compassion

Wrap up and set home practice

Session 3

Mindfulness practice

Home practice review

“O” – Observing thoughts

Wrap up and set home practice

Session 4

Mindfulness practice

Home practice review

“L” – Listen to your values

“D” – Decide what matters and do it

Wrap up and set home practice

Session 5

Mindfulness practice

Home practice review

Group discussion and trouble shooting

Recap of program overview

Self as context

Wrap up and set home practice

Break

 

Session 6 (Booster)

Mindfulness practice

Home practice review

Group discussion and trouble shooting

Functional behaviour change question

Recap of program overview

Wrap up and set home practice