The Acceptability and Effectiveness of Stepped Care Psychoeducation Classes in Rural Manitoba

The standard CBTm protocol is comprised of four 90-minute classes offered virtually via videoconferencing once a week for four consecutive weeks. The classes cover topics including mindfulness, cognitive therapy principles, behaviour therapy principles, managing anger, assertiveness, problem solving, goal setting, and evidence-based self-help resources. They are lecture-based but also involve experiential elements, such as mindfulness activities and practice of cognitive therapy strategies. Participants are assigned daily homework between each class to practice the strategies taught in session.