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Table 1 Overview of therapeutic elements of the mindful-compassion art therapy intervention model

From: A novel mindful-compassion art therapy (MCAT) for reducing burnout and promoting resilience for end-of-life care professionals: a waitlist RCT protocol

Session

Topic

Mindfulness meditation

Visualization theme

Art therapy activities

Week 1

Self-care

Affectionate breathing

Self-kindness

Mandala of self-care / reflective art observations

Week 2

Stress management

Compassionate body-scan

Bodily stress

Symbol of stress / transformative art-making

Week 3

Positive patient care

Loving-kindness meditation

Strengths and progress in patient care

Symbol of strength / creative response writing

Week 4

Challenging patient care

Loving-kindness meditation

Weakness and stagnation in patient care

Symbol of weakness / creative response writing

Week 5

Loss and grief

Meditation on impermanence

A patient’s death

Symbol of grief / collective small group mural

Week 6

Professional purpose

Meditation on giving and receiving compassion

Wisdom learnt and meaning of work

Mandala of meaning / collective large group mural