Table 1 Overview of course content
Module | Content | Exercises |
|---|---|---|
Your beginning | A questionnaire is used to collect general data about this person and his/her problems. | Lifeline; problem cakes; miracle question |
Target selection | ||
First insights | In this module, the user is brought closer to the connection between thinking, feeling and acting. Based on this triangular connection, our course concept is explained to him/her. | Your personal triangles |
Resources | Power sources are explained and gathered. Different methods are introduced to assist users in collecting power sources. Behavioural activation is prepared. | Evaluation daily protocol; power source images; treasure chest; resource walk |
Behavioural activation | How to actively plan power sources during the day is explained. | Activity plan |
Automatic thoughts | Automatic thoughts and thinking patterns are addressed. | Automatic thoughts; core beliefs |
Realistic thoughts | The content of this module focuses on thinking about reality and thinking realistically. | Think realistically |
Self-esteem | A positive self-concept is important for overcoming problems. The user learns how the concepts of self-confidence and self-acceptance can help to develop a positive self-image. | Positive self-image |
Self-efficacy | The user is made aware of recent successes. This will enable him or her to better allocate his or her power reserves and increase confidence in his or her abilities. | “Your personal achievements—be proud of yourself” |
Solve problem | Training to perceive a specific problem, gather potential responses in a problematic situation and develop the competence to implement a particular course of action to solve this problem optimally is introduced. | Problem-solving training |
Mindfulness + excursus: pleasure training | In this module, mindfulness is the focus. A mindful approach is cultivated to improve stress management. | Mental note; mindfulness in everyday life; sitting meditation; body scan; your enjoyment moments |
Social environment + stigma + social support | The focus of this module is on the environment and the social environment of the user. How social support can help to deal appropriately and successfully with stress is clarified. | “Difficult communication—your backing” |
Relapse cases | Finally, a tool is introduced to help the user recognize when stress increases and becomes too much and how to handle it when the stress cannot be avoided. | Risk situations; early warning symptoms; first aid plan; relapse protocol |