Week | Topics | Focus of Weekly Content |
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1 | Introductions and Establish Goals of the Group | Introductions and establishment of group norms and expectations of participants to create a safe environment |
2 | Understanding where you’re at | Documenting changes in symptoms, mood and function and importance of self-reflection |
3 | Getting the most from your medical appointment | Strategies to improve patient-provider communication and making the most of medical appointments |
4 | Understanding the Brain-Body Connection | The mind–body connection and the impact on health and well-being |
5 | Reducing Stress | Stress reducing strategies, including physical activity, healthy eating, sleep and relaxation techniques |
6 | Living with Stress | Techniques and approaches to help manage the ongoing stress of living with MUS |
7 | Driving your Care | Perspectives and insights on the healthcare system and how to navigate its complexity |
8 | Topic determined by the group | Example: Life hacks for people with chronic conditions |
9 | Topic determined by the group | Example: The science behind stress |
10 | Wrap up | Reflection about the weekly sessions and discussion about the post-FSG evaluation |