Table 1 Key concepts and operationalization of the intervention
Concepts | Diaries | Feedback | Worksheet and CD |
|---|---|---|---|
Awareness of thought content and feelings, their connection and effect on behavior. Mindfulness. | Fill out entries on thoughts, feelings and behavior three times a day. | Feedback aimed to increase awareness of possible connection between thoughts, feelings and behavior in a recent situation. Mindfulness exercises described and recommended. | Emotion and behavior record [6]. Relaxation and mindfulness exercises (CD, [23]). |
Values and valued behavior. | Register planned activities and activities done. Rate satisfaction of today's activity. | Questions and metaphors used to promote reflection on values and valued behavior. | Values and value-based activity. Goals and barriers to value-based living [6] |
Acceptance vs. avoidance. | Fill out entries on both positive and challenging thoughts and feelings. Register activity. | Registered information used to give feedback on avoidance behavior or willingness to act in accordance with values despite pain or discouraging thoughts and feelings. | Same as above. |