Table 1 Summary of the contents of the computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) sessions
| # | Theme | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction |
Information on weight-gain and weight-loss Introduction of the cognitive model and the concept of dysfunctional thinking Information on how to select a diet, diet coach and exercise plana |
| 2. | Motivation |
Personal reasons for losing weightb Realistic weight loss goalsb Identifying and responding to sabotaging cognitions about dieting Personal list of sabotaging cognitions about dietingb |
| 3. | Coping with food desire |
Information on the difference between hunger and food desire Tips on how to deal with food desire Personal list of distraction techniquesb |
| 4. | Identifying dysfunctional cognitions |
Identifying dysfunctional cognitions about eating Introducing the concept of dietary temptations Instruction on how to do this in the app |
| 5. | Responding to dysfunctional cognitions |
Introduction of socratic questioning Information on how to construct functional alternative cognitions Instruction on how to do this in the app Choosing a diet and exercise plana,c |
| 6. | Thinking errors |
Summary of basic CBT skills Introduction of concept of thinking errors Instruction on how to do this in the app |
| 7. | Interim evaluation |
Evaluation on progress so farc Increasing motivation Learning to compliment oneself |
| 8. | Self-esteem: body | Positive body exposure |
| 9. | Self-esteem: person | Designing a positive portrait of the selfc |
| 10. | Evaluation and relapse prevention |
Summary of interventionc Evaluation of intervention Creating a relapse prevention planc |