Table 1 Description of the TPE bipolar disorders program sessions
Session and duration | Theme covered | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
Session 1, 2 h | Collective educational diagnosis | Create a safe and caring environment Cocreate rules of operation Specify the modalities of a TPE program Define and share the priority themes to be explored according to the participants' needs |
Session 2, 2 h | Bipolar disorders | Define bipolar disorders Understand the risk factors |
Session 3, 2 h | Symptomatology, risk factors and protective factors | Identify risk factors and protective factors Identify symptomatology Understand how to prevent suicidal risk |
Session 4, 2 h | Treatments | Deepen knowledge of drug and nondrug treatments |
Session 5, 2 h | Taking care of oneself | Learn to take care of one’s mental health Develop coping skills Identify activities and determinants that promote mental health |
Session 6, 2 h | Preventing relapse | Identify the prodromes Increase awareness of the joint crisis plan |
Session 7, 2 h | Preparing for the session with family and friends | Define the topics to be covered according to the needs of the participants in session 8 |
Session 8, 3 h | Session with loved ones | Determine the topics to be discussed Talk about the disease with family and friends Define joint actions to prevent relapses |
Session 9, 2 h | Debriefing session | Evaluate participation in the program |
Consolidation session at 3 months, 2 h | Consolidation session | Consolidate participants' skills and knowledge |