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Table 1 Positive affect intervention protocol for HIV-positive, methamphetamine-using MSM

From: A community-engaged randomized controlled trial of an integrative intervention with HIV-positive, methamphetamine-using men who have sex with men

Session

Positive Affect Regulation Skills

Additional Intervention Content

1

Noticing Positive Events

Psychoeducation on Stimulant Withdrawal

Capitalizing on Positive Events

Capitalizing on Non-Reactive Urine Toxicology

Gratitude

Breathing Retraining with Positive Event Imagery

2

Mindfulness (Informal and Formal)

Breath Meditation

Self-Compassion

3

Positive Reappraisal

Problem-Focused Coping & Reasoned Action

Breath Meditation

4

Strengths

Values Clarification

Attainable Goals

Mountain Meditation

5

Altruism

Volunteer opportunities

Linkage to More Intensive Community-Based Services

Loving Kindness Meditation