9. Modules in transdiagnostic treatment

Question 1

Module 1:

Answer 1

Setting goals and maintain motivation

• Increase readiness by fostering self-efficacy
• enhance motivation by weighing pros and cons of making a change

Question 2

Module 2:

Answer 2

Understanding emotions

• Psychoeducation on nature and function of emotions
• Function of negative (anxiety, guilt, sadness…) as well as positive
• Understand emotions serve a function and adaptive role

Question 3

Module 3

Answer 3

Mindful emotion awareness

• apply present, focused, non-judging attention to emotional experience
• guided meditation, mindful attention…

Question 4

Module 4

Answer 4

Cognitive flexibility

• understand how thoughts influence emotional reaction
• cognitive therapy

Question 5

Module 5

Answer 5

Countering emotional behaviours

• identify behavioural patterns that function to avoid:
  overt avoidance
  subtle behaviour avoidance
  cognitive avoidance
  safety signals

Question 6

Module 6

Answer 6

Understanding and confronting physical sensations

• increasing awareness of role of physical sensations
• Interoceptive exposure

Question 7

Module 7

Answer 7

Emotion exposure

• Exposure to both internal (including physical) and external emotional triggers
• In-session, imaginal and in-vivo experiences

Question 8

Module 8

Answer 8

Recognizing accomplishments and looking to the future

General review of treatment concepts and discussion of progress