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Table 1 BADI content

From: Internet-based modular program BADI for adjustment disorder: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Module

Exercise

Aim of the exercise

Activity in the module

Relaxation “Body”

Progressive muscle relaxation

Relieving muscle tension, relaxing body, enhancing stress resistance. Learning how to actively relax in stressful situations

Progressive relaxation using voice-guided instructions. Participant performs progressive muscle relaxation exercise. Duration 5-10 min.

Breathing awareness

Recognising breathing pattern and relaxing

Structured self-observation exercise. Participant concentrates on breathing and present moment. Duration 5-10 min.

Body scanning

Focusing mindful attention, reducing tension, achieving mind-body balance

Voice-guided structured exercise. Participant focuses on breathing and sensations. Duration 5-10 min.

Time management “Time”

Priorities of the day

Recognising core values, choosing between alternatives, establishing personal guidelines

Voice-guided fantasy exercise and pencil-paper list making. Participant plans and implements important day activities. Duration 5-15 min.

Accomplishment

Revealing valuable task of the day, planning action and execution

Participant writes down three tasks, then chooses one and divides it into smaller pieces. The participant then makes a schedule for those divided taskas. Duration 5-10 min.

Planning pleasant activities

Making decisions, taking actions, preventing distress, creating positive experiences

Brainstorming, planning and implementing homework assignment. Participant plans and implements pleasant activity. Duration 5-10 min.

Mindfulness “Space

Walking meditation

Establishing posture, concentrating on action, relaxing and focusing attention

Voice-guided structured exercise. Participant performs relaxation and meditation while walking. Duration 5-10 min.

Seeing meditation

Anchoring attention, relaxing and concentrating on the moment

Voice-guided structured exercise. Participant performs sight concentration exercise focusing attention at the moment. Duration 5-10 min.

Letting go of thoughts

Concentrating on sensations, relieving negative thoughts and tension

Voice-guided structured exercise. Participant performs visualisation exercise. Duration 5-10 min.

Strengthening relationships “Relationships

Partners’ encouragement

Developing empathy, sharing partners’ feelings, coping with interpersonal stress and preventing conflict

Reflexion, structured action planning and implementation exercise. Participant is asked to choose one way to encourage partner and realise this at the moment. Duration 10-15 min.

Assertive message

Sharing expectations, training assertiveness, preventing conflict and increasing social support

Reflexion, structured action planning and implementation exercise. Participant reflects upon important people and shares assertive message to them. Duration 5-15 min.

Appreciation

Expressing appreciation, encouraging cooperation, strengthening connection

Reflexion, structured action planning and implementation exercise. Participant shares ones needs and appreciation with the partner. Duration 5-10 min.