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Table 1 Learning goals and examples of learning activities of Op Koers Online for adolescents and parents

From: Online cognitive-behavioral based group interventions for adolescents with chronic illness and parents: study protocol of two multicenter randomized controlled trials

 

Learning goals

Information seeking and giving about the illness

Use of relaxation during stressfull situations

Increase knowledge of self-management and compliance

Enhancement of social competence

Positive thinking

Positive parenting

Open communication & seeking and accepting support

Examples of learning activities of the adolescent intervention

Instruction/modelling

Education about sources of information

Relaxation exercise (MP3)

Group discussion about own treatment and (non-)compliance

Video and group discussion: how and what do you tell others about your illness

Thinking-Feeling-Doing game

  

Reinforcement/practice (homework)

Write down questions you have, and look for answers

Practice the relaxation exercise

Write down situations for non-compliance and how to improve compliance

Think of what CAN you do (instead of CANNOT) and write down your story for the other group members

Write down positive adjustments for negative thoughts

  

Examples of learning activities of the adolescent intervention

Instruction/modelling

 

Group discussion: take care of yourself and relaxation exercise (MP3)

Group discussion: medical treatment and compliance

 

Discussing the Thinking-Feeling-Doing model

Group discussion: how to divide your attention between different family members

Group discussion: what kind of support do you receive, like and want (practical/ emotional)

Reinforcement/practice (homework)

 

Practice the relaxation exercise

Together with your child (when possible): make a list concerning medical treatment and discuss (non-)compliance

 

Learning about negative thoughts and how to replace them for positive ones

Make a list of activities to do with different family members (apart)

Think of people who could help and support you and write down what you would ask them