Table 1 Content of the six group sessions in the acceptance- and commitment-based group
Topics of the group sessions | Key points and aims of the sessions |
|---|---|
1. Health behaviour | What are the factors affecting my health behaviour and well-being? What is the direction I want to move? What are the steps I have to take in order to try to change my well-being? |
2. Values and important things in life | What are the most important values for me? Am I living or behaving according to my values? |
3. Value-based actions and barriers | What are my specific goals and actions that support my valued behaviour? What kind of subjective barriers or explanations do I have in relation to my physical activity? |
4. Living in the present moment and self-regulation skills | How do I contact the present moment? How do I use mindfulness skills in order to be more aware of my own behaviour in everyday life? |
5. Self-processes and physical activity | How do I see myself and how does it affect my behaviour? Can I be more aware of the way I am thinking about myself and learn nonreactive ways to respond to these thoughts? |
6. Flexible actions | How am I doing? What are the actions that help me to achieve my desired outcomes? Do I need to change my goals? Am I living according to my values? Can I be more flexible in my behaviour and physically active lifestyle? |