Web-based ACT to Support Parents With Children With Chronic and Developmental Conditions

The Internet-based ACT intervention included a 10-week web-based program consisting of five modules with different themes that the participants were instructed to process during the course of two weeks. The program was based on the processes of ACT and included themes such as life values, mindfulness, defusion, self-as-context acceptance and self-compassion. The content of each module consisted of text, video, exercises with audio files, and homework assignments. In addition, the participants filled in a diary with exercises in paper format. The intervention included also three remote meetings (à 45 minutes) via a videoconferencing tool doxy.me conducted by a psychologist. The remote meetings took place at the beginning, after 4 weeks, and at the end of the intervention.

The psychoeducation group received a self-help booklet and a link to a web-based wellness training program. The program included exercises with MP3 audio files. No personal support during the 10-week intervention was provided.