Session 1
(patient) |
Self-introduction and introduction of purpose of the programme and basic rules (completion of mindful exercise). Help understand the impacts of cancer-related in the process of suffering from advanced lung cancer and the costs of controlling related thoughts and feelings with cancer-related fatigue (metaphor: The man in the hole). Master alternative strategies to cope with cancer-related fatigue and distressing thoughts, feelings and feelings more effectively (experiential exercise: Pink elephant). Master the strategies of focusing on the present moment (completion of be focused exercise). Assign homework. (1) continuation of mindfulness diary; (2) keep the practice log, consolidate strategies of acceptance and focus on the present moment.
| Contact with the present moment.
Acceptance |
Session 2
(patient) |
Brief mindfulness exercise. Previous session and homework review. Help separate the thoughts/feelings related to the cancer-related fatigue experiences from the facts (mindful exercise; metaphor: Passengers on the bus; experiential exercise: Labelling your thoughts; Milk, Milk, Milk). Help observe themselves in an objective way, treat the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer and thoughts/feels/feelings related to distressed experience objectively (experiential exercise: The sky and the weather). Assign homework. (1) continuation of mindfulness diary; (2) keep the practice log, consolidate strategies of acceptance, defusion, self-as-context and focus on the present moment.
| Contact with present moment.
Cognitive defusion.
Self-as-context |
Session 3
(caregiver) |
Brief mindfulness exercise. Help understand the impacts of psychological distress in the process of caregiving patients and the costs of controlling related thoughts and feelings (impacts on quality of life) (metaphor: The man in the hole). Master alternative strategies to cope with psychological distress and distressing thoughts, feelings and feelings related to caregiving more effectively (experience exercise: Pink elephant). Master the strategies of focusing on the present moment (completion of be focused exercise). Assign homework. (1) continuation of mindfulness diary; (2) keep the practice log, consolidate strategies of acceptance and focus on the present moment.
| Contact with the present moment.
Acceptance |
Session 4
(caregiver) |
Brief mindfulness exercise. Previous session and homework review. Help separate the thoughts/feelings related to the distressing caregiving experience from the facts (mindful exercise; metaphor: Passengers on the bus; experiential exercise: Labelling your thoughts; Leaves on the rive). Help observe themselves in an objective way, treat the diagnosis of advanced lung cancer and thoughts/feels/feelings related to caregiving experience objectively (experiential exercise: The sky and the weather). Assign homework. (1) continuation of mindfulness diary; (2) keep the practice log, consolidate strategies of acceptance, defusion, self-as-context and focus on the present moment.
| Contact with present moment.
Cognitive defusion.
Self-as-context |
Session 5
(patient and caregiver) |
Brief mindfulness exercise. Previous session and homework review. Understand the difference between values and goals. Clarify personal values and their importance (experiential exercise: 80th Birthday; Value compass). Setting one value-based smallest goal in SMART format (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) for both patient and caregiver. Assign homework. (1) continuation of mindfulness diary; (2) keep the action worksheet along with you and commit yourself to action.
| Contact with present moment.
Values |
Session 6
(patient and caregiver) |
Brief mindfulness exercise. Previous sessions and homework review. Further clarify personal values and goals. Share own values with each other to promote their action. Summary and feedback.
| Contact with present moment.
Committed action |