Workshop | CBT-based Content |
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Thinking, feeling and doing | - Participants receive information about how thoughts, feelings and behavior are interconnected. - The model of depression as a “downward spiral” is introduced. - Documentation of daily activities and corresponding mood changes is encouraged to identify ways to improve daily routines. Task: Activity diary |
Sleep and depression | - The possible connection between long bedtimes and worsening of mood is described. - Participants are guided to explore whether there is a connection between their bedtimes and changes in mood. Task: Sleep diary |
Planning and doing enjoyable things | - Users are instructed to plan ahead and to integrate at least one positive activity into their daily routines. - Findings of the first week are used and expanded in this workshop. Task: Plan one week ahead including at least one positive activity a day |
Getting things done | - Focus on training problem solving abilities - The tool user chooses one problem they want to tackle and breaks it down into small steps that are realistic and achievable. - Solutions for possible barriers or difficulties are to be anticipated. Task: Break down one task into small steps and plan ahead when and how to complete it |
Identifying negative thoughts | - The “ABC model” is introduced, participants learn about unhelpful thoughts. Task: Identify negative thoughts during one event that made one feel bad |
Changing negative thoughts | - Participants are briefed to look for the cause of negative thoughts and find possible and helpful alternatives. Task: Develop alternative thoughts |