phase | months | frequency | Objectives | CBR Modules | CBR activity |
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Phase 1 (intensive engagement) | 1–6 | fortnightly | • developing a positive therapeutic alliance • needs assessment • improving knowledge of illness • improving medication adherence • addressing familial and social difficulties | • understanding schizophrenia • psychoeducation • adherence management • physical health promotion • life skill training • social skill training • symptoms management | • warm-up exercises (15 min) • introduction & ice-breaking activity (20 min, for the first session) • sharing experience of past two weeks (30 min) • Module activity (30–40 min) • question and discussion (20 min) • assignment for next two weeks (10 min) |
Phase 2 (stabilizing) | 7–12 | monthly | • addressing the unmet or partially met needs from the first phase • reinforcing knowledge of illness • reinforcing medication adherence • improving self-care skills • improving social interactions within and outside of the family • Generating a rehabilitation and relapse prevention plan | • psychoeducation • adherence management • physical health promotion • life skill training • social skill training • symptoms management • personal rehabilitation planning • prepare for termination | • warm-up exercises (15 min) • sharing experience of past two weeks (30 min) • Module activity (30–40 min) • question and discussion (20 min) • making rehabilitation plan (20 min) • assignment for next two weeks (10 min) • CBR summary & energetic participants awards (20 min, for the last session) |