Table 1 Index of sessions of the psychoeducational program
Title | General content |
|---|---|
Emotional management | Identification and regulation of emotions. |
Thought management | Inner dialogue, irrational beliefs, rational thoughts vs. irrational thoughts. |
Stress management | What is stress, why does it occur and how to deal with it? Stress and health. |
Communication skills | Assertiveness and communication styles, empathy, active listening. |
Self-care | Definition and importance, dimensions of self-care. |
Individual and group self-esteem | Definition, importance of self-esteem, self-esteem and self-concept, characteristics of low self-esteem. |
Anxiety/coping with panic Mindfulness | Concepts of anxiety and stress. Introduction to mindfulness. |
Activate motivation | Theoretical basis of motivation. Self-motivation strategies. |
Problem-solving | Definition of concept. Ways to deal with conflicts. Problem-solving techniques. |
Positive psychology and emotional intelligence | Positive psychology. Positive emotions and resilience. Effectiveness and positive attitudes at work. Engagement. The process of “flowing”. |
Emotional expression through art | Health benefits of art. |
Each session adheres to a defined structure, which includes the following components: (1) Initial content exposition led by the facilitator; (2) Interactive activities designed to reinforce the session’s content, (3) Guided relaxation exercises; and (4) Reminders of available resources for participants. | |