Table 1 Positive thinking program
1st Session | Explanation of procedures and reasons for our specific selections, introduction to the concept of positive thinking, group introductions and a review of rules |
2nd Session | Factors affecting health, familiarity with changeable and unchangeable elements in life |
3rd Session | Steps to accepting the unchangeable conditions of life, ways to deal with unchangeable conditions in life |
4th Session | Ways to overcome depression, specification of values and goals in life |
5th Session | Assessment of satisfaction with life and the ability to live happily, being positive by challenging negative thoughts, use of productive language and reconsideration in beliefs |
6th Session | Anger Management |
7th Session | Connecting with the present time through mindfulness meditation |
8th Session | Experiencing the present time through mindfulness and a recapitulation of contents presented during the course |