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Table 1 TEACH protocol

From: A multi-site pilot randomized clinical trial of the Treatment and Education Approach for Childhood-onset Lupus (TEACH) program: study design and COVID-19 adaptations

Session

Attendee(s)

Adolescent Content

Young Adult Content

1

Participant, caregiver

Psychoeducation

Caregiver guidelines

2

Participant

Activity Pacing

Deep breathing

Sleep hygiene

Pleasant activities Communication

3

Participant (and caregiver if < 18 years)

Muscle relaxation, Pleasant activities

Communication

Relaxation strategies Medication adherence Sleep hygiene

4

Participant (and caregiver if ≥ 18 years)

Mindfulness

Identifying automatic thoughts

5

Participant

Challenging automatic thoughts

Problem solving

6

Participant, caregiver

Self-advocacy

Maintenance

  1. For those < 18 years, caregiver refers to a parent or other legal guardian; for those 18 years and up, caregivers are optional and can include a parent, partner, or other significant support person. COVID distress and application of coping strategies to manage COVID-distress are mentioned throughout the protocol