Table 1 Sample 10-week curriculum for the TelePain-Empower Veterans Program (EVP)

1

• Introductions

• Reviewing group guidelines

• Overview of ACT

• Introductions

• Pain & the Brain Part 1

• Introductions

• Overview of WH

2

• Exploring personal values and life purpose

• Pain & the Brain Part 2

• Neutral Spine

• Introducing Mindful Awareness

• Power of the Mind

3

• Metaphors exploring Psychological Flexibility

• Motion is Lotion Exercises (MILES) 1

• Hand motion

• Mindfulness practices

• Food and Drink

4

• Noticing added suffering from current avoidance/ coping strategies

• MILES 1 & 2

• Head and eyes motion

• Mindfulness practices

• Recharge/Sleep

5

• Defusion; Tricks of the mind

• MILES 1—3

• Feet and foot motion

• Observer Self practice

• Choice of gratitude

6

• Cycle: Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions

• MILES 1—4

• Core motion

• Computer workstation

• Self-Compassion practice

• Choice of Kindness

7

• Committed Action

• MILES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

• EVP Tai Chi (Part 1)^a

• Self-Compassion practice

• Choice of active listening in relationship building

8

• Acceptance/Willingness

• MILES 1–5

• EVP Yoga^a

• Self-Compassion practice

• Considering choice of forgiveness

9

• Maintaining progress

• MILES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

• EVP Tai Chi (Part 2)^a

• Self-Compassion practice

• Finding meaning in suffering

10

• Value declaration

• Graduation

• EVP “Tai Chi”

• Graduation

• Whole Body Scan

• Graduation