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Table 1 The five basic learning goals of 'Op Koers' (child and parent intervention) and examples of learning activities in the child and parent intervention programs.

From: A cognitive behavioral based group intervention for children with a chronic illness and their parents: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

 

Examples Of learning Activities\Five Basic learning Goals

Information seeking and information giving about the illness

Use of relaxation during stressful situations

Increase knowledge of self-management and compliance

Enhancement of social competence

Positive thinking

Examples of learning activities of the child intervention

Instruction/modeling

Education about sources of information

Relaxation exercise (CD)/practicing tricks for medical procedures (video)

Discussion about own treatment and (non)

Compliance

Video: take initiative and inform

Thinking-feeling-doing game

 

Reinforcement/Practice

Role play: ask your own questions to your pediatrician

Homework: practice the relaxation exercise

Group exercise: make a drawing about your treatment

Role play: inform peers about what you cannot and what you CAN do instead

Homework: write down your negative thoughts and explore ways to get rid of them

Examples of learning activities of the parent intervention

Instruction/modeling

Education about sources of information

Relaxation exercise (CD)

Group discussion about what to do when your child has problems with compliance

Video: take initiative and inform

Introducing Thinking-feeling-doing model

 

Reinforcement/Practice

Homework: stimulate and support your child to find and give their own answers about their illness

Homework: observe and ask your child about a stressful situation and talk about what to do

Homework: talk with your child about treatment and find out the reasons for non-compliance

Homework: practice with your child how to ask other children to play together

Talk about cognitions with your child and help to find positive thoughts