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Table 3 Description of the online SilverCloud content including description of the core modules and additional available tools

From: Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme as an intervention for people diagnosed with adult-onset, focal, isolated, idiopathic cervical dystonia: a feasibility study protocol

Main module content

Title

Description of content

Module 1

Welcome to Silver Cloud

An introduction to the programme and how to make the most of the available resources.

Module 2

Getting Started

Demonstrates the basics of CBT and depression and anxiety. Introduces some of the key ideas of the programme.

Module 3

Understanding Feelings

This module takes a closer look at moods and emotions enabling the participant to explore different aspects of emotions, physical reactions and to see how they’re connected.

Module 4

Boosting Behaviour

Addresses how doing things a little differently can help to improve mood.

Module 5

Spotting Thoughts

Looks at the impact of unhelpful automatic thinking in relation to mood. Additional help to tune into thoughts and recognise any common thinking errors.

Module 6

Challenging Thoughts

This module takes the next step in helping to tackle distorted or overly negative thinking patterns that may impact mood.

Module 7

Managing Worry

Introduces the role of worry in anxiety, teaching techniques in how to cope with and manage worry more effectively.

Module 8

Bringing it all Together

Brings together all of the skills developed, and ideas gathered so far.

Additional tools

  

Personal Journal

Allows participants to document entries relating to their experiences in relation to the modules.

‘Understanding my situation’

Opportunity to reflect on current difficulties and their potential causes, as well as individual responses to feeling worried or low.

‘Mood Monitor’

Opportunity to provide daily documentation of mood (Bad. Not ok, Ok, Good, Great) and the lifestyle choices made in response

Goal Setting

Opportunity to set and document individual goals

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