Table 1 Type of activities tested
Body interventions | Description | Individual/collective | Session count |
MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Meditation | A mental practice which consists in focusing one’s attention on certain objects, thoughts, emotions or body part | Collective (3 to 9) | 8 × 2h30 + 1 day over 3 months |
Pilates | A set of physical exercises designed to strengthen core muscles and balance the body | Collective (3 to 5) | 15 × 1 h over 6 months |
Shiatsu | A relaxation method from Japan, based on the application of finger pressures on acupuncture points | individual | 5 × 1 h over 6 months |
Ayurvedic massage | A massage technique from India, considered as a body therapy | individual | 5 × 1 h over 6 months |
Creative interventions | Description | Individual/collective | Session count |
Art-therapy | A form of psychotherapy which uses artistic creation | Collective (3 to 4) | 6 × 2 h over 6 months |
Writing workshop | A therapeutic approach which uses writing for introspective or creative purposes | Collective (5 to 8) | 10 × 1h30 over 6 months |
Theatre of Life | A therapeutic approach which promotes patients’ acceptance of their disease, through drama | Collective (4 to 6) | 4,5 days over 6 months |
Vocal workshop | A singing practice focused on emotions, breath and voice control | Collective (3 to 4) | 7 × 1h30 over 6 months |