Session | Content | Home Practice |
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WK 1: introduction | Symptoms and causes of back pain. Rationale for resilience in managing pain. | Complete a character strength survey. Record personal strengths. |
WK 2: pleasant activities | Benefits of gratitude, pleasant activities, and pacing in the context of pain. | Complete a log of gratitude practice. Engage in weekly pleasant activities. |
WK 3: values-based living | Values-based activity and mindfulness practice for pain. | Complete a values assessment. Practice mindfulness exercises. |
WK 4: hopeful thinking | Setting and achieving attainable goals. Using personal strengths to reach goals. | Select a goal to achieve. Identify areas in life that inspire hope. |
WK 5: positive reappraisal | Interpreting stressful events and learning ways to reframe negative situations. | Log positive events and situations where reframing was helpful. |
WK 6: self-efficacy | Discuss methods to enhance self-efficacy. Education on relaxation for stress and pain. | Practice diaphragmatic breathing exercise and record stress/pain levels. |
WK 7: review | Review of skills learned during group. Feedback on group activities and skills. | Continue to practice resilience skills after the end of group. |