Table 1 Curriculum for BWL-Stress and BWL-Alone during each study phase
DPP Lifestyle Change Curriculum | Women’s Health (BWLa-Alone) | Stress Focus (BWL-Stress) |
|---|---|---|
Weekly Sessions | ||
Session 1: Welcome to DPP | Breast Self-care | Intro to Stress and Health |
Session 2: Be a Fat and Calorie Detective | Skin Care | Identifying/Acknowledging Triggers of Stress |
Session 3: Three Ways to Eat Less Fat and Fewer Calories | Dental Care | Meditation with Focus on Peace, Spirituality, Pride |
Session 4: Healthy Eating | Heart Health | Benefits of Massage |
Session 5: Move Those Muscles | Sleep Habits | Values Clarification |
Session 6: Being Active – A Way of Life | Alcohol Use | Exercise as a Stress Reliever |
Session 7: Tip the Calorie Balance | Tobacco Cessation | Progressive Muscle Relaxation |
Session 8: Take Charge of What’s Around You | Domestic Violence | Navigating Misinformation and Finding Quality Resources for Your Needs |
Session 9: Problem Solving | Age-Appropriate Cancer Screenings | Control What You Can, Accept What You Can’t |
Session 10: Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out | Addictive Behaviors | Expressing Gratitude |
Session 11: Talk Back to Negative Thoughts | Health Insurance | Developing an Action Plan with Achievable Goals |
Session 12: The Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Change | Vaccines | Challenging dichotomous thinking |
Bi-Weekly Sessions | ||
Session 13: Jump Start Your Activity Plan | Navigating Healthcare in the Digital Age | Financial Management |
Session 14: Make Social Cues Work For You | Environmental Health | Setting Boundaries on Social Media |
Session 15: You Can Manage Stress | Healthy Aging | Setting Boundaries by Learning to Say “No” |
Session 16: Ways to Stay Motivated | Health Preparedness | Cognitive Restructuring |
Session 17: Welcome to the Next Phase | Hair Care | Body Image and Self-Talk |
Session 18: Food Preparation and Recipe Modification | Maternal Health and Menopause | Art as a Stress Reliever |
Session 19: Healthy Eating – Taking It One Meal at a Time | Food Safety | Navigating Resources for Counseling and Therapy |
Session 20: Healthy Eating with Variety and Balance | Breast Self-care and Mammograms | Self-Advocacy in Health Care |
Monthly Sessions | ||
Session 21: Preventing Relapse | Dental Care | Guided Imagery |
Session 22: Staying on Top of Physical Activity | Sleep Habits | Social Support |
Session 23: Stepping Up to Physical Activity | Domestic Violence | Sleep Strategies |
Session 24: Balance Your Thoughts for Maintenance | Vaccines | Distraction Techniques |
Session 25: Handling Holidays, Vacations, and Special Events | Women’s Health Take-Home Points | Stress Management Take-Home Points |
Session 26: Final Session: Look Back and Looking Forward | Women’s Health Take-Home Points | Stress Management Reflection |