Introductory information for facilitators
Logistics of the cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention program
Session 1: Introduction to the program/Stress awareness and physical responses/8-muscle-group progressive muscle relaxation
Session 2: Diaphragmatic breathing and 4-muscle-groups progressive muscle relaxation/Stress awareness and the appraisal process
Session 3: Deep breathing and counting with passive progressive muscle relaxation/Sex and sexuality after prostate cancer treatment and automatic thoughts
Session 4: Special place imagery/Cognitive distortions
Session 5: Relaxation for healing and well-being/Cognitive restructuring
Session 6: Autogenic training/Coping I
Session 7: Autogenics with visual imagery and positive self-suggestions/Coping II
Session 8: Mantra meditation/Anger management
Session 9: Mindfulness meditation/Assertive communication
Session 10: Group favorite relaxation exercise/Social support and program wrap-up.