Table 1 Overview of cognitive behavioural group psychotherapy sessions

1

Introduction to the programme; issuing of the patient workbook; overview of key topics; introduction to PMR

Group (90 min)

2

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 1 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

3

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 2 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: catastrophizing cognitions; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

4

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 3 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: negative self-talk; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

5

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 4 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: influence of social relationships (Part 1); modification of ‘I-message’; behaviour analysis (focus: social interaction)

Group (90 min)

6

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 5 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: influence of social relationships (Part 2)/asking for support; modification of listening skills; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

7

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 6 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: coping strategies (Part 1)/role of positive self-messages; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

8

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 7 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; theory: coping strategies (Part 2); activity and inactivity/recognizing avoidance behaviour; behaviour analysis

Group (90 min)

9

Group discussion/debriefing of Chapter 8 of the patient workbook; exercise of PMR; assessment of changes during the programme; revision of key topics

Group (90 min)