| Topics covered | Content |
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Session 1 | Introduction, setting expectations Topic 1—What is COPD? Topic 2—Taking control of COPD Topic 3—The patient experience of breathlessness | Eliciting the patients understanding of COPD, identifying and working with illness and treatment beliefs and acceptance. Teaching basic breathing control. |
Session 2 | Feedback from home practice Topic 4—Introducing mood and COPD | Conducting a formulation and presentation of a cognitive behavioural approach |
Sessions 3–7 | Feedback from home practice Topic 5—Managing anxiety and COPD Topic 6—Managing depression and COPD Topic 7—Applying the CBA to other problems (optional) | Up to four sessions to conduct cognitive behavioural work on anxiety and/or depression dependent on individual need. One further session available to discuss other problems if needed. |
Sessions 5–7 | Feedback from home practice Topic 8—Living with COPD day to day | Self-management approaches to COPD. Learning to problem solve and set goals. |
Sessions 6–8 | Feedback from home practice Topic 9—Preparing for pulmonary rehabilitation | Expectations of PR, addressing worries and concerns |