Table 3 Structure of Nguvu intervention
| Session | Topic | Description | Homework Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Empowerment/ Advocacy (120 min) | Advocacy and safety plan |
• Information on IPV • Discussing psychological distress • Danger assessment • Safety plan and emergency plan | Safety plan |
| 2. CPT (120 min) | Intro to CPT in Nguvu |
• Introducing group rules and overview of Nguvu sessions • Stuck thoughts • Explanation of thoughts and feelings • Treatment goals | Notice and explore thoughts and distress related to IPV |
| 3. CPT + Relaxation (120 min) | ABCs |
• Introduction of ABCs • Exploring stuck points • Group relaxationa | Daily practice of ABCs and relaxation task |
| 4. CPT (120 min) | Stuck points and thinking questions |
• Changing thoughts and feelings • Thinking questions • Exploring stuck thoughts | Daily practice of ABCs and exploration of stuck thoughts; relaxation task |
| 5. CPT (120 min) | Learning safety and trust |
• Introduction to safety and trust • Stuck thoughts related to trust | Daily practice of ABCs, thinking questions and changing thoughts |
| 6. CPT (120 min) | Power, control and self-esteem |
• Introduction to power/control issues related to self and others • Challenging questions for control issues • Self-esteem • Caring related to self and others | Daily practice of ABCs, thinking questions and changing thoughts; self-care |
| 7. CPT (60–120 min) | CPT Review |
• Discuss the impact of distressing events • Planning for the future | Daily practice of ABCs, thinking questions and changing thoughts; self-care; revise safety plan; relaxation exercise |
| 8. Empowerment/ Advocacy (120 min) | Review of advocacy and safety plan |
• Review safety plan • Advocacy • Coping and support methods | – |