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Table 1 Content of the Modules

From: Self-help guided by trained lay providers for generalized anxiety disorder in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Module Title

Number of sessions

Content

1. Therapy goals and basic components of anxiety

1

• Therapy characteristics

• Key elements for success

• The two types of worries

2. Relaxation

1

• Abdominal breathing

• Progressive muscle relaxation

• Imagery

3. Tolerating uncertainty

3

• Exposure to uncertainty

4. Enjoying yourself

2

• The relation between anxiety and depression

• Identification of pleasant activities

• Planning pleasant activities

5. Correcting false beliefs

1

• Questioning false beliefs about worrying

6. Effective problem solving

3

• Steps for effective problem solving

7. In my mind … cognitive exposure

3

• Exposure to problems with uncertain outcomes

8. Relapse prevention

1

• Summary of learnt techniques

• Review of gains

• Relapse prevention advice