In the first session (same as when the participants were diagnosed
with GAD) the participants were given instructions about the treatment
program and how to go through the treatment. Participants had 8–
10 weeks to complete the seven episodes of the treatment, and were informed
that an appropriate work pace would be to complete one
episode per week, and to go through the episodes in a specific
predetermined order. They were also encouraged to schedule 30–
45 min per episode and week to work with the program. Finally they
were instructed to contact the psychologist at least once a week via
email to give a short rapport of how the work was progressing and if
they had any problems or concerns regarding the treatment. They
were also informed that they would receive an answer within 48 h
from the psychologist who would give feedback on the work and help
the patient solve problems with the treatment should they occur.
These instructions were given both verbally and written. In addition,
one or two telephone contacts of 15 min duration were scheduled during
the treatment period and a live session at the end of treatment.