Table 1 Overview of themes, delivery mode (group-based or one-to-one sessions) and aims of the sessions in modules 1 and 2 in MA&R
Topic | Delivery mode1,2 | Aim |
|---|---|---|
MA&R 1: Overall aim: Learning about the role of meaningful activities in wellbeing and recovery and identifying meaningful activities in everyday life | ||
Introduction to MA&R I | One-to-one session | ▪ Learn about the structure and content in MA&R I ▪ Exchange mutual expectations of the course ▪ Talk about learning styles |
Flow | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Emphasis on the main message in MA&R: what you do in daily life matters ▪ Learning about health and flow theory ▪ Identify activities associated with the experience of flow and/or wellbeing |
Activity patterns in daily life | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning about activities and activity patterns ▪ Mapping own activities ▪ Identifying activities, routines, habits or contexts that influence well-being |
Recovery | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning about recovery and how meaningful activities and day-to-day actions matter in the recovery process ▪ Learning about recovery and how it may unfold in daily life ▪ Abolish taboos and promote hope |
Telling personal stories through an activity perspective | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Preparing narratives at the next group session ▪ Identify values, interests and personal resources through storytelling ▪ To tell one’s story in a safe forum, and to help each other explore personal resources and unique features |
Photo-voice: picturing the future | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Consolidating MA&R I sessions by showing photos of meaningful activities in daily life |
MA&R 2: Overall aim: To anchor meaningful activities, habits and routines in daily life | ||
Introduction to MA&R II | One-to-one session | ▪ Learn about the structure and content in MA&R II ▪ Exchange of mutual expectations of the course |
The PEO model (person-environment-occupation) Mapping opportunities for activity engagement | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning about a problem-solving method to identify opportunities and barriers for meaningful activities ▪ Identifying strengths, opportunities and resources that can enable activity engagement by applying the PEO model |
One step at a time | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning about habit changing and goal setting, e.g. by setting sub-goals ▪ Discussion about setting sub-goals, e.g. by trying to apply the goal staircase |
More energy in daily life | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning strategies to balance activities and rest ▪ Planning and prioritizing energy-consuming activities ▪ Discussing and tailoring strategies to daily life |
Better overview of daily life | Group session One-to-one session | ▪ Learning about cognitive difficulties and personal strategies to tackle them ▪ Discussion and tailoring strategies to daily life |
Photovoice: meaningful activities now and in the future | Group session One-to-one session (optional) | ▪ Take photos of meaningful activities in relation to recovery or activity engagement ▪ Consolidating and evaluating MA&R II by showing photos of meaningful activities taken by the participants. Dialogue about maintain activity engagement during difficult periods in life |
Catching up | One-to-one session | ▪ Boost strategies and/or motivation for activity engagement, and clarify need for support |