Table 1 Content of the 10-week SMS manualized group program for anxiety disorders
Week | Theme | Content |
|---|---|---|
1 | Getting to know your anxiety | • Learn more about anxiety • Recognize the signs of anxiety |
2 | Building self-awareness | • Develop self-observation skills to better understand your anxiety • Understand the function of different resources that are available |
3 | Reconsidering your lifestyle habits | • Understand how lifestyle habits influence anxiety • Use an action plan to initiate change • Learn about mindfulness • Incorporate relaxation techniques |
4 | Adopting a problem-solving method | • Learn to put a problem-solving strategy into practice |
5 | Avoidance and exposure | • Understand how avoidance works • Learn the exposure technique |
6 | Acceptance and committed action | • Understand the acceptance process • Take action despite anxiety |
7 | Seeing things differently | • Become aware of filters (cognitive distortions) • Recognize and mitigate the negative effects filters have on anxiety |
8 | Managing your emotions | • Decipher the messages your emotions are sending • Become better equipped to manage your emotions |
9 | Receiving support from others | • Realize how anxiety influences interpersonal relationships • Appreciate the importance of social support • Expand your support network |
10 | Consolidating your tool kit | • Acknowledge your progress • Recognize and consolidate your new skills |