Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Ageism

"The CBT intervention was carried out through six two-hour sessions over a month. The intervention group was divided into three subgroups of 18 to 19 nurses each. It was required for each subgroup to attend two CBT sessions to complete the intervention.~The CB therapist followed the same structure in the delivery of each CBT session. The CBT session was delivered in five modules: generating objectives and outcomes, enhancing self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, changing beliefs regarding symbolic mortality, and changing attitudes regarding death anxiety. The first session began with highlighting the objectives of the CBT. Then, a detailed presentation of the intervention modules was provided to the nurses with integration of CBT exercises, including cognitive restructuring, graded exposure, mindfulness meditation, interpersonal skills training, and activity scheduling"