Table 1 Description of positive counseling sessions in students with premenstrual syndrome
Session | Content |
|---|---|
1 | Introducing the participants and determining the rules of the sessions - explaining the study objectives - questions and answers about menstruation and premenstrual syndrome and its negative effects on life aspects, explanations about the physiology of menstruation and premenstrual syndrome - training how to use them in life - homework |
2 | Review of the previous topics - examining feelings and attitudes toward menstruation - acquainting people with positive emotions and its role in reducing premenstrual syndrome symptoms - homework |
3 | Review of the previous topics and homework and providing feedback - training on using the top 5 abilities to help others - presenting the task of giving the gift of time to others |
4 | Review of the previous topics and homework - teaching how to improve positive social relationships, happiness in life, active and constructive response techniques - providing homework on how to respond to events |
5 | Review of the previous topics - practicing the technique of gratitude in life, practicing gratitude in life - practicing the exercise of remembering three blessings in a day |
6 | Review of the previous topics – training how to enjoy activities - summary |