Acceptance Based Coping Skills for Diabetes Delivered By Promotores

The educational ABaCo protocol consists of core Acceptance \& Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions, culturally and contextually-tailored for this population, and in accordance with clinician-led versions of ACT for diabetes to include (a) identification of patient values, (b) teaching acceptance and brief mindfulness skills, and (c) techniques for engaging in valued activities while coping with difficult experiences (e.g., sugar cravings, distress). It is delivered by a community health worker (promotor/a) over 6 consecutive weeks over the phone, followed by a booster call at week 10.