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Table 1 Content of the Internet-based intervention

From: Comparative effectiveness of guided internet-based stress management training versus established in-person group training in employees – study protocol for a pragmatic, randomized, non-inferiority trial

Sessiona

Intervention content

1

Psychoeducation on stress and coping competencies

Enhancement of pleasant activities

2

Problem-solving I – identifying and differentiating solvable and unsolvable problems; developing an initial problem-solving plan

Information and exercises on selected topics, which users can self-selectb

3

Problem solving II – self-evaluating the problem-solving plan; adapting or developing a new problem-solving plan

Information and exercises on selected topics, which users can self-selectb

4

Emotion regulation I – progressive muscle relaxation

Information and exercises on self-selected topicsb

5

Emotion regulation II – acceptance and tolerance of (negative) emotions

Information and exercises on self-selected topicsb

6

Emotion regulation III – effective self-support in times of stress

Information and exercises on self-selected topicsb

7

Developing a stress-coping plan for the future

  1. Note: a each session will last approximately 45 to 90 min; b optional exercises will cover the topics of time management, rumination and worrying, psychological detachment from work, sleep hygiene, the rhythm and regularity of sleeping habits, nutrition and exercise, organization of breaks during work, and social support