A Remote Life Balance Training Program for People With Schizophrenia

The Life Balance Training intervention is administering as an individualized, therapist-guided program over a period of eight weeks, comprising two 45-minute sessions per week conducted via videoconferencing platforms. The program's objective was to enhance engagement in meaningful daily activities, promote a sense of life balance, and improve participation in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Each session focused on fundamental components, including goal setting, skills training, activity planning, and problem solving. Caregiver involvement is encouraging when appropriate to support the generalization of skills to the home environment. The sessions commenced with a collaborative goal-setting process, centred on participants' desired modifications to their daily routines and occupational balance. The curriculum encompassed a range of pertinent subjects, including meal preparation, financial management, and time management.