Table 1 Overview of interventions sessions

1

ILS: Are you at risk for heart disease?

A Day with the Ramirez Family

Stress management: Awareness mindfulness exercise

2

ILS: Say Yes to Physical Activity

Illustration of stretches and how to be physically active; Sample walking program

Stress management: Breathing techniques

3

ILS: Help your heart: Control your blood pressure

Places to get a free blood pressure checks; Blood pressure log; Mariana’s food choices

Stress management: Music/dance

4

ILS: Keep your cholesterol in check

Reading food labels and alternative recipes

Stress management: Mindful stretches

5

ILS: Aim for a health weight

Tips to help control your weight; Healthy serving sizes; Reading food labels

Stress management: Mindful eating

6

ILS: Screening and understanding blood glucose; Healthier food choices to prevent diabetes; Stress management topic

Places for glucose checks; “Am I at risk of type 2 diabetes?”

Stress management: Body scan meditation

7

ILS: Make heart-healthy eating a family affair

Sample menus; Tips for busy families

Stress management: Positive self-talk

8

ILS: Eating healthy when time and money are tight

Grocery list; Tips to save time and money; Tips for eating out heart-healthy

Stress management: Adult coloring

9

CST: Increasing physical activity (cognitive restructuring)

Fun physical activities

Stress management: Awareness mindfulness exercise

10

CST: Understanding barriers to healthy choices, physical activity, and getting enough sleep (problem-solving)

Heart-healthy lottery; Tips for getting enough sleep

Stress management: Breathing techniques

11

CST: Motivating yourself in a positive manner and getting back on track after a relapse (assertiveness training)

Tips on how to motivate yourself to be physically active daily

Stress management: Music/dance therapy

12

CST: Working through conflict (conflict resolution)

Lightweights and stretch bands for home use

Stress management: Mindful walking