Intervention for the Promotion of Gratitude

"A brief intervention protocol has been developed for the promotion of gratitude. The protocol is manualized and the content will be explained to each participant in the videoconference sessions, and a copy of the manual will be given (or sent) to the patients at the end of the therapy sessions.~The structure and contents of the intervention are summarized below:~1. Psychoeducation about gratitude and its effects on health (both physical and psychological).~2. Gratitude towards life:~ 1. Gratitude walk~ 2. Three positive things~ 3. Sharing gratitude~3. Social gratitude:~ 1. Daily thanks to others~ 2. Gratitude letter~ 3. Proof of gratitude~4. Self-gratitude: this part includes an exercise aimed at fostering self-gratitude in three different areas:~ 1. Gratitude for the things I do to take care of my physical health.~ 2. Gratitude for what I do to take care of my mental health, my self-esteem and my personal development.~ 3. Gratitude for what I do to take care of others."