Table 1 Intervention modules
Module | Content focus |
|---|---|
1. Introduction to Air Therapy | Outlining AIR Therapy; identifying important people in the young person’s life and where they can go for help; setting goals for AIR Therapy; and introducing mental health difficulties in young people. |
2. Mindfulness and managing distress | Recognising feelings of distress and what to do in these situations; introducing mindfulness and mindfulness strategies; and describing art therapy approaches and its potential benefits. |
3. Emotions | Developing an understanding of what emotions are and why they are important; identifying myths about emotions; and developing skills to identify, interpret, manage and express emotions. |
4. Self and identity | Outlining the concept of self-identity and what it means to have an identity; recognising one’s own beliefs and values and how they shape identity; and developing and understanding the importance of planning future goals. |
5. Our relationships and interpersonal skills | Learning about healthy relationships; developing skills to recognise and work through conflicts and arguments; learning about interpersonal effectiveness skills; and developing these skills to help manage relationships. |
6. Self-care | Understanding the meaning of self-compassion and its importance; learning about self-care and how to practice it; and learning about effective choice making. |