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Table 1 The content of the positive thinking training program

From: The effect of positive thinking training on hope and adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial

Session 1

Expressing the goals and method of implementation of the program, the reason for selecting individuals, and familiarity with positive thinking

Session 2

Understanding how thinking and attitude are formed

Session 3

Familiarity with negative thoughts and ways of moderating them, positive thinking and its impact on people's health and life expectancy

Session 4

Teaching to be positive by challenging negative thoughts, changing mental images, and using constructive language and rethinking beliefs

Session 5

Teaching to be positive by institutionalizing positive thinking strategies in life, continuing to practice positive thoughts, opportunities for positive thinking through coping with problems we cannot solve

Session 6

Trying to live a positive way by building a positive relationship, building good relationships with those around, and love wholeheartedly

Session 7

Teaching to be positive by learning how to stop thinking, calming, changing attitudes towards eliminating the dos and don’ts, curbing negative thoughts, and struggling with negative thoughts

Session 8

Bringing laughter to life, building self-esteem, and developing a good sports habit