Table 2 Session-by-session description of the emotion detectives in–out psychological intervention (Parents)
Parents | ||
|---|---|---|
Session | Theme | Format Delivery |
1 | Introduction to the Emotion Detectives In–Out program | F2F |
2 | Psychoeducation about emotions and emotional parenting behaviors vs. opposite parenting behaviors. Criticism vs. positive reinforcement | OSG |
3 | The concept of somatization, body scanning and interceptive exposures. Criticism vs. empathy Videoconference session: Questions, feedback about the child's progress, and discussion of difficulties | OSG + OTG |
4 | Using science experiments to change our emotions and behaviors Criticism vs. positive reinforcement | OSG |
5 | The concept of cognitive flexibility and thinking traps. Different types of reinforcements and punishments. Inconsistency vs. consistent reinforcement and discipline. Nonjudgmental awareness | OSG |
6 | Detective thinking. Overcontrol/overprotection vs. healthy independence granting Videoconference session: Questions, feedback about the child's progress, discussion of difficulties | OSG + OTG |
7 | Problem-solving steps and problem-solving for interpersonal conflicts Promoting independence with detective thinking and problem solving | OSG |
8 | Emotion exposure vs. avoidance. Present-moment awareness vs. automatic pilot. Introduction to the Emotion Ladder Videoconference session: Questions, feedback about the child's progress, discussion of difficulties | OSG + OTG |
9 | Review emotion detectives’ skills and introduction to emotional exposure. Excessive modeling of intense emotions and avoidance vs. healthy emotional modeling | OSG |
10 | The concept of safety behaviors. How to use opposite parenting behaviors to support child’s exposure Videoconference session: Questions, feedback about the child's progress, discussion of difficulties | OSG + OTG |
11 | Understanding what may happen when the child starts the exposure Learning to manage challenges that often arise during exposure | OSG |
12 | Videoconference session: Questions, feedback about the child's progress, and discussion of difficulties | OSG + OTG |
13 | – | – |
14 | – | – |
15 | Conclusion, relapse prevention, and celebration | F2F |